Digital Artworker

About the Role and Company

This position is based in a hybrid setting, requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite at our newly established sustainable office located at 1 Newbridge Square, Swindon. Situated closely to public transport, this location supports collaboration, wellbeing, and sustainable work practices.

Our company, Cotswold Outdoor Group, embraces the outdoor lifestyle as a core part of our identity. We are passionate about helping individuals connect with nature through various outdoor activities such as hiking and wild swimming. Our head office teams work to facilitate these adventures by supporting operational systems, teams, and key initiatives. Our group includes established brands like Runners Need and Snow + Rock, all dedicated to expert advice, quality products, and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce top-tier digital content for web, email campaigns, and social media platforms.
• Assist in managing marketing campaigns from initial concept through artwork creation to final deployment.
• Work closely with Senior Creatives to ensure engaging, cohesive customer digital experiences.
• Create visually dynamic content that aligns with our brand values and outdoor enthusiasm.
• Prepare, adjust, and optimize creative materials tailored for diverse digital audiences and channels.
• Guarantee precise, on-brand, and high-quality artwork delivery.
• Maintain consistent adherence to brand guidelines across all creative work.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to align creative outputs with business goals.
• Contribute innovative ideas while keeping current with design trends, new tools, and technologies.
• Incorporate AI-driven tools and workflows to improve creativity and efficiency.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met consistently.
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback to refine creative output for optimal results.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or holds equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experienced in using Figma for designing digital assets.
• Presents a strong portfolio featuring digital artwork, campaign visuals, and customer-oriented designs.
• Familiar with AI-generated creative assets and workflows.
• Exhibits high attention to detail and dedication to quality work.
• Understands methods to create effective, engaging content for web, email, and social networks.
• Possesses a solid grasp of visual identity and brand consistency principles.
• Good communicator who enjoys collaborative projects and works well with stakeholders.
• Effectively manages multiple deadlines within fast-paced environments.
• Organized, self-driven, and capable of independent work when necessary.
• Receptive to feedback and proactive in applying it for improvement.
• Keeps informed about latest design trends and technological developments.
• Brings creativity, passion for design, and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual starting salary range between £30,000 and £33,000, with an additional yearly bonus opportunity up to £1,530.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance.
• Access to a Holiday Buying Scheme, subject to contract terms.
• Eligibility for Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme.
• Opportunity to use one volunteer day annually with a charity of personal choice.
• 33 days of paid leave allowing for rest and outdoor activities.
• Significant staff discounts (40-60%) across all outdoor brand products.
• Additional savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub.

Diversity and Application Process

We encourage applicants of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences to apply as we believe diversity enriches our company culture and creativity.

Applicants are invited to submit authentic, honest applications. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may reduce application impact. Note that the vacancy may close sooner if applicant volume is high, so early application is recommended.