Creative Production Designer, Month

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.We are seeking a creative, detail orientated, highly motivated, and innovative Creative Production Designer to join our Creative Production Team. The Creative Production Designer will have a key responsibility for our weekly press design creation and production,while also working on multiple production-related tasks and projects across a variety of channels. We are looking for someone who can work on multiple projects at the same time to strict deadlines in a fast-paced reactive retail environment. The Creative Production Designer will work closely with key production stakeholders and must be able tocommunicate and collaborate in a positive and professional manner with all parties internally & externally.

What you'll do

• Design and artwork weekly leaflet creative for IE and NI from brief through concept tohe finished product and all intermediate stages
• Work on multiple projects & leaflets at the same time, making sure all deadlines aremet at every stage.
• Proofing of design material prior to advancing to next stage.
• Photo retouching and management of design assets.
• Work on ad-hoc production projects across our multiple channels as assigned by the Design Manager.
• Working closely and proactively with internal departments to make sure there is alignment on all design requirements for the weekly leaflet and ad-hoc design tasks as required.
• Liaising with all internal stakeholders to ensure timely sign-off and transfer of all information required to create design assets as requested.
• Manage your daily workflow and check in regularly with the Design Manager to ensure all deadlines are being met.
• Involvement in new draft designs and ideas in co-ordination with the Design Manager and Senior Creative Brand Manager.
• Take ownership for your projects so that all output is consistent and creatively aligned with the Lidl Brand.

What you'll need

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in design / creative print production is preferable.
• Proficient in Adobe Create Suite – especially in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent attention to detail so all work is consistent and adheres to all brand guidelines.
• Must be creative and able to demonstrate this with a sample selection of relevant examples.
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative to get the answers to solve any creative questions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be confident to present your creative work when needed.
• Proven ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and multi-task working to strict deadlines. 
• Experience in print publishing production projects is desirable but not essential.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €36,500 rising to €49,500 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.