Head of Design - Maternity CoverBerkhamsted, HP4 2DGOffice-BasedSalary: 35,000About UsGorgeous Retail Group comprises two beauty retailers: Gorgeousshop.com and BeautyFlash.co.uk.Since its founding in 2004, Gorgeous Shop and Beauty Flash specialise in luxury hair and beauty brands, including renowned brands like K rastase, bareMinerals, Dermalogica, Guinot, and ghd.Our curated brand portfolio continues to expand as we collaborate closely with partners to provide customers with trusted expertise and tailored advice. Supported by a user-friendly e-commerce platform, we deliver exceptional products alongside outstanding pre- and post-sale customer service.At Gorgeous Retail Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our small, friendly, and dedicated team fosters a collaborative environment built on mutual respect and long-term commitment.The RolePlease note: This is a Maternity Cover position for a 12-month contract.We re looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Design to take the lead on all things creative, maintaining our brand style and values.Reporting to the Head of Websites, you ll be a key part of the marketing team, overseeing design for our website and email campaigns. This role is a great fit for someone who thrives on variety, combining strong organisational skills with creative flair.Whether it s quick-turnaround tasks or planning larger campaigns, you ll be working alongside our Digital Designer to bring ideas to life and help ensure everything is delivered on time aligned with our brand vision.We can t wait to see how your ideas and leadership can make an impact!Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Management: Oversee design projects across the website, email marketing, and social ads, ensuring cohesive and visually engaging creatives.Brand and Website Updates: Maintain website and brand consistency, including updating product pages, model imagery, and packaging visuals.Email Design: Create compelling email designs in line with the email schedule, working with brands and the Brand Manager to source engaging assets.Email Automation: Develop templates for automated campaigns, such as replenishment workflows.Team Leadership: Manage existing Digital Designer, ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.Print Design: Prepare artwork for print, including materials for out-of-home campaigns, direct mail and exclusive brand box wraps.Creative Campaigns: Create artwork briefs for on-site promotions, email campaigns, seasonal launches, and social assets. Coordinate photography schedules and props for in-house shoots.Ideal SkillsExperience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.Experience with email design.Organised, a great planner who loves to tick off everything on their list.Ability to adapt to a small dynamic environment.A great communicator who is keen to collaborate with team and share ideas and learnings.Basic understanding of HTML, desirable.Product packaging design experience desirable.Photography knowledge, desirable.Benefits 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Early finish on Friday Staff discount on website Staff discount at our hair salon and beauty clinic, both also based inBerkhamsted Regular product samples