Junior Graphic Designer

The role

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We are looking to hire an experienced Junior Graphic Designer to join the Debenhams creative team, working collaboratively with the wider creative and design team, in delivering world class content for all channels. The role is responsible for working on a wide range of BAU and creative assets for the brand. Working closely with the rest of the graphics team as well as our Brand, Marketing & Digital teams. 

In the Creative team, we’re brand guardians and proud to shape the direction of the Debenhams brand. The projects and possibilities are endless because anything goes! Everything we do is seen by millions of customers across web, social, email, campaigns, PR and events. 

This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be working on a wide range of e-marketing campaigns including automated programs and BAU newsletters. We are looking for someone with true creative flair and a passion for fresh and innovative design.
• As the global fashion retailer of our generation, we need your eye for detail, passion and inspiration to continue to stand out from the crowd.
• Work across a variety of projects simultaneously and produce work of a high standard, whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Work alongside and support the wider marketing team to collaborate on key creative projects.
• Work with Customer Marketing Executives to enhance email creative, utilising analysis and AB testing.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout your work.
• Good repro and digital knowledge.
• Offer new ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to the Senior Creative Team.
• Bring creative solutions and design original solutions for our website, emails, app, socials, digital activations, display ads and other digital platforms.
• Working across a variety of projects simultaneously and produce work of a high standard, whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Working alongside and support the wider marketing team to collaborate on key creative projects.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Innovative portfolio showcasing a variety of design work.
• Experience with design applications e.g. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, XD) Figma.
• Experience working across a wide range of design disciplines, with a focus on digital and print.
• Strong understanding of typography, colour and layout.
• A creative thinker and a desire to offer new concepts.
• Keen to collaborate and work closely with the wider team.
• A passion for innovation and discovering the latest digital trends and technologies.
• Positive, sociable and creative go getter with passion.
• Punctual, organised and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• You will be responsible for the creation of design solutions to briefed projects Maintains own working area in a prof.
• Assists colleagues by completing tasks outside own job role when requested, including supporting associated companies.
• An ambassador for the brand

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.

2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes
• 20% discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
• Free season ticket loan

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