Junior Digital Designer

Here at Harrods, we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Digital Designer to join our incredible Creative team to support our designers with the editing of social media assets, digital banners and digital marketing assets across our luxury Harrods portfolio ranging from Fashion, Restaurants, Homeware, Beauty, Tech and much more.

About the Role 

You will take the assets from our content team and assist our designers in the creation of templated weekly Instagram stories across 5 channels, using design templates and video editing skills. You will ensure all imagery and type adheres to brand guidelines, being our brand guardian and an exceptional artworker to the team. 

Alongside this you will support the Digital Marketing team with the creation of digital banners and digital adverts to delight our online customers. 

In this role you will also:

• Produce assets for a multitude of platforms across both organic and paid social, adapting creative style to the various business departments (e.g. fashion, beauty, food).
• Develop skills and knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Figma. 
• Work with the templates set out by the design team to produce high-quality Instagram Sto-ries across Harrods’ five Instagram accounts.
• Artwork creative assets for various placements in response to Digital Marketing briefs.
• Stay up-to-date with current digital design trends and best practices to improve skills and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Keep an eye on Harrods competitors and share inspiration based on market trends in the industry.
• Work with the wider social team to shape design decisions using engagement statistics, ensuring Harrods maintains a competitive edge in the digital space.

About You
 
You will have an interest and understanding of all digital channels (including social, web and email design), and be willing to turn your hand to any brief no matter how big or small to support the creative team where needed. 

You will also have:

• Gained some commercial experience within Digital Design for this entry level role.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite particularly Photoshop.
• Experience with After Effects a plus but additional training can be provided on the job. 
• Basic knowledge of Figma is a bonus but not essential.
• Basic video editing skills and a keen desire to develop skills in creating motion graphics.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong eye for typography, imagery and layouts.
• Enthusiasm and understanding of social media platforms and their respective design re-quirements- with a focus on post-production.
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to get involved in supporting the wider design team when required.
   

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan. 

Uniquely You 

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods