Graphic Designer in Manchester

Graphic Designer – SWAY Hair Extensions

About the Role

SWAY Hair Extensions is one of the UK’s leading salon-professional brands and rated #1 on Trustpilot. We are looking for a creative, trend-aware Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced marketing team. You will work closely with the Creative Lead to produce high-quality, on-brand designs across digital and print, contributing to campaigns and everyday creative output.

What You’ll Do:

Design & Create

• Produce high-quality digital and print assets (social, website, email, POS, packaging, etc.).

• Maintain and evolve SWAY’s visual identity.

• Create and adapt UGC/EGC-style content.

• Write short, engaging copy when needed.

Collaborate & Analyse

• Work with the wider team on briefs and campaign concepts.

• Report on creative performance and compare results to previous periods.

• Stay up to date with social media and design trends and formats.

Video, Motion & Studio

• Edit short-form video content for social.

• Create simple motion assets and gifs (After Effects skills are advantageous).

• Support shoots when required.

Manage & Deliver

• Handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Maintain strong organisation, file management, and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years’ graphic design experience, ideally in beauty or fashion.

• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (essential).

• After Effects, Figma, Shopify, Klaviyo (or similar) and Blender skills (advantageous).

• Understanding of social trends and content formats.

• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design and print work.

• Comfortable analysing performance data to improve creative.

• Organised, proactive, trend-aware, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team.