[QBD Books] Graphic Designer

Role Purpose

The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality visual assets that bring QBD’s

brand, promotions and campaigns to life across digital, in-store and educational environments.

This role supports all creative needs for marketing, store teams and the Education department,

ensuring every visual touchpoint reflects a cohesive and elevated QBD brand. The Graphic

Designer delivers work for national campaigns, website content, EDMs, point-of-sale displays,

store signage, education initiatives and broader business requirements, helping strengthen the

customer experience across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Creative Development

Develop visually compelling assets that uphold QBD’s brand identity.

Maintain consistency across colour, typography, layout and brand guidelines.

Contribute to the ongoing evolution and refinement of QBD’s visual identity.

Marketing & Promotional Design

Design creative assets for digital marketing including EDMs, promotional banners, social

tiles and online advertising.

Produce print-ready materials such as posters, brochures, table talkers, shelf talkers and

in-store displays.

Create campaign kits to support national promotions and brand-led storytelling.

Store Design Support

Design signage, navigation materials, seasonal display assets and specialised in-store

visuals for QBD’s 91+ stores.

Support store teams with design requests such as wayfinding, display toppers, fixture

concepts and local event collateral.

Ensure in-store creative execution aligns with national branding and promotional

priorities.

Website & Digital Content

Design homepage banners, promotional tiles, category graphics and book feature

imagery for the company website

Create digital elements that enhance usability and overall customer experience.

Ensure accuracy and alignment with promotional timelines and campaigns.

Education Department Creative

Produce creative assets for the Education department, including flyers, school event

materials, reading program visuals, book fair banners, and curriculum-aligned content.

Support education-led initiatives with polished, age-appropriate, brand-aligned creative.

Cross-Functional Creative Support

Support the Brand Manager with press kits, influencer mailers, event signage and media

assets.

Develop presentation visuals, templates and branded documents for internal and

external use.

Collaborate with publishers to source and format author imagery and book visuals for

marketing use.

Production & Workflow Management

Manage asset libraries, design systems, naming conventions and file organisation.

Prepare artwork for print, liaising with printers to ensure production accuracy.

Deliver creative outputs within agreed deadlines and follow approval processes.

The ability to work remotely and communicate confidently on digital channels with a team.

Delivery of work is at a fast pace and executed aligned with a brief or with some creative license

The ability to work through some ambiguity and to ask questions when needed

Skills, Experience, & Attributes

Proven experience as a graphic designer in retail, publishing, media, agency or similar

creative environments.

High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Experience producing both digital and print creative assets.

Strong eye for detail, layout, composition and brand consistency.

Ability to interpret briefs and convert ideas into effective visual solutions.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

A passion for books, learning, creativity and visual storytelling.

Key Competencies

● Creative Design & Visual Communication

● Digital & Print Production

Brand Stewardship & Attention to Detail

● Time Management & Prioritisation

● Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

● Problem-Solving & Concept Development

● Adaptability & Responsiveness

Measures of Success

Delivery of high-quality, consistent and on-brand creative assets across marketing,

stores and education.

Strong visual impact across EDMs, website content, POS and event materials.

Reliable on-time delivery for campaigns and store requests.

Positive feedback from Marketing, Education, Brand and Store teams.

Well-maintained creative templates, systems and asset libraries.

Elevated brand presentation across QBD’s physical and digital ecosystem.

Measurable improvement in customer-facing brand experience through cohesive visual

design.

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