Graphic Design Manager, Stoke On Trent, Day Shift, Apply Now!
11th February, 2026
Graphic Design Manager
Location: Longton, Stoke On Trent Salary: Negotiable Hours: 7:30am - 5pm, early finish Fridays Contract: Permanent
Hunters 4 Staff are supporting a well‑established engineering business in Longton who are looking for a Graphic Design Manager to lead their in‑house design function. If you enjoy taking ownership, improving processes, and turning technical ideas into clear, high‑quality engineering visuals, this one will suit you.
What you'll be doing
Leading a team of engineering designers and setting clear standards for quality and performance.
Managing workloads, project timelines and day‑to‑day workflow.
Working closely with engineers and project managers to translate technical information into visuals that make sense.
Training team members.
Overseeing all marketing, proposal and tender documentation to ensure accuracy and brand consistency.
Developing and improving structured design processes to keep work running smoothly.
What we're looking for
Experience managing a design team, ideally within an engineering or technical environment.
Strong understanding of design principles and the ability to guide others.
Confident working with complex information and turning it into clear, usable visuals.
A process‑driven mindset with good organisational skills.
Someone who values quality, accuracy and efficient ways of working.
Benefits
Permanent role with a stable, growing business
Early finish every Friday
On‑site parking
Supportive team environment
Training and development opportunities
This role is ideal if you're based around Longton, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Fenton, or Newcastle‑under‑Lyme. Good fits often come from roles like Senior Graphic Designer, Design Lead or Creative Manager.
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Ready to move into a role with more ownership and structure? Apply today — we'll keep things simple from the first conversation.