Junior Designer

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Designer to join the UK's largest specialist wine retailer!

The Role
Majestic is looking for a Junior Designer to develop their existing skills by working with the senior creative staff on a range of ambitious and innovative projects. The role involves helping to drive the creative direction of campaigns, requiring an understanding of typography, layout, animation, and art direction to help the team produce the best work possible. Communication is a big part of the job, so the junior designer must be confident enough to contribute to the entire creative process and stay current with trends.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Watford - Our Head Office is based in Watford, just 20 minutes from London Euston. From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head Office.

Reporting to: Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

Execute high quality designs in accordance with Majestic's brand guidelines across all channels including web and email banners, social media types and POS.

Input into creative meetings and share ideas. Pitch creative ideas to colleagues.

Produce attractive and effective designs for all media.

Communicate and liaise with the Head of Content & Brand, and Design Manager to receive feedback on designs.

Collaborate with the rest of the design team to produce final products.

Liaise effectively with agencies and other team members.

Support the team through the execution of campaigns and projects.

Bottle photography and image processing as required (no prior knowledge required).

Knowledge & Skills Required

Previous experience working as part of a design team.

Good working knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and AfterEffects).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment.

The ability to see projects through from inception to production.

Good organisational skills.

Motivation to maintain and improve design standards.

Willingness to listen to feedback and produce pixel‐perfect and print‐ready work.

What's In It For You

A competitive salary and performance related bonus.

Up to 20% Staff Discount.

29 days holiday, including public and bank holidays. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme.

Life Assurance (worth 2 times your annual salary).

A contributory Company Pension Plan.

Career development opportunities.

Free parking on site with electric charging points.

Access to Retail Trust which includes Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e‐vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, access to free counselling support phone line.

Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks.

Long service rewards.

Who are we?
Majestic Wine Group is the UK's largest end‐to‐end wines and spirits specialist, operating across retail, on‐trade and hospitality through four brands: Majestic Retail, Majestic Commercial, Enotria and Vagabond. Founded in 1980 and backed by Fortress Investment Group, the business has undergone rapid growth through transformation and acquisitions, formally becoming Majestic Wine Group in 2025. With over 200 retail stores, a nationwide on‐trade supply network and a growing wine bar estate, Majestic is focused on curating a high‐quality, differentiated product range, delivering expert service and expanding its physical and digital footprint across the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-06-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English