Builder Depot - Part-time Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Builder Depot

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: undefined

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work with Builder Depot’s ambitious marketing team on a freelance basis. As a Freelance Graphic Designer, you’ll help shape our brand across stores, digital channels, and OOH screens, with your main responsibility being in-store signage, especially as we prepare to open our fifth branch in Acton, W3 9ED. You’ll create clear, engaging, on-brand retail visuals that elevate the customer experience while also supporting wider marketing projects, including digital assets and motion design for campaigns. We’re looking for a passionate, idea-driven freelancer who enjoys developing new concepts, pushing boundaries, and helping refine the look and personality of the Builder Depot brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce clear, on-brand in-store signage and POS materials, supporting retail communication across all branches, with a strong focus on our upcoming Acton store launch.
• Lead the creative development of branded artwork, incorporating graphic design into the customer journey for both digital and physical POS.
• Create high-quality marketing materials, including animated graphics for our OOH digital screens, social media content, email campaigns, in-store POS, and web assets.
• Support the development and execution of marketing activity across physical, digital, and OOH channels.
• Contribute innovative ideas that help grow brand visibility, awareness, and ultimately sales.
• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, taking a proactive approach to communication and project management.
• Use data-led insights from relevant analytics platforms to support decision-making for promotions, campaigns, and content.

Candidate Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in marketing or design (experience within a builders’ merchant, wholesale, retail, or hospitality environment preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (essential).
• Experience creating animated graphics or motion content (e.g., using After Effects or similar software) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools or email marketing platforms is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and a passion for delivering work to a high standard.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Enthusiasm for marketing best practices and creative problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong creative thinking skills.
• Interest in using data to influence creative decisions.

About Us

Builder Depot is one of the UK’s leading independent builders’ merchants, supplying building materials to trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and value, we are committed to continuous growth and innovation across all areas of the business, including marketing.

Additional Information

Should your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role, we will be in touch to discuss further. If you do not hear from us within the next 14 working days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Ability to commute/relocate: London N11 1QJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorization: United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London N11 1QJ