Graphic Designer

CompanyHowdens

LocationRaunds, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/4/2026

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Occupation Type

Graphic and multimedia designers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

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Description

Join Howdens, a highly successful FTSE 100 company, at an exciting time of growth as we expand our in‑house creative capability. We’re looking for a passionate and creative Graphic Designer to help shape the visual direction of one of the UK’s most recognisable home improvement brands. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where your ideas can make a genuine impact across campaigns, print, digital, events, and brand experiences, this is an opportunity to bring your creativity to a business that’s constantly evolving and always looking forward.

The Marketing team are based at our Raunds office in Northamptonshire and work onsite 4 days a week with the other from home.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Graphic Designer

Working on a diverse range of design projects and disciplines, logo design, brand campaigns, point of sale, local marketing, events and internal PowerPoint presentations.
Support and deliver creative design concepts / design solutions which meet the brief requirements.
Working with the Senior Designer to find innovative and creative solutions to meet project requirements. As well as working independently and as part of the wider design team.

Strong attention to detail and excellent layout skills. Bringing ideas to a brief and brainstorming. Bringing fresh ideas with the ability to articulate them confidently.

Working with the brand guidelines when translated into concepts.

Managing the quality and input into the evolution of content, ensuring it develops in line with the development of the brand proposition and adheres to the brand guidelines.

Identifying and delivering the standard for content quality and that content produced is relevant to the channel and contributes towards product performance.

Ensuring Howdens is at the forefront in the marketplace of marketing content attracting more market share and improved customer and end consumer engagement.

Working alongside the artwork team to ensure creative is correctly artworked.

Organised, prioritising daily workload, managing multiple projects with a strong awareness of timings to deliver projects sometimes to tight deadlines.

What We Are Looking For From You

Proven commercial experience as a Graphic / Mid Weight Designer
Strong design experience across POS, local marketing, logos, events, and other printed media

Creative thinker with the ability to interpret briefs and deliver well‑considered concepts and design solutions

Drive and resilience to deliver against business and marketing objectives

Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Solid understanding of the print process

Experience taking designs through to final, print‑ready artwork

Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

How to apply: 

If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career then we’re keen to hear from you. When applying with your CV please feel free to share a link to your portfolio or attach relevant examples of your work.

As the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, Howdens proudly supports over 460,000 trade professionals through our network of 950+ depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with sales of £2.4 billion in 2025, we continue to expand, offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.