Web Designer - Welcome Store (Bengies)

We are seeking a creative and practical Web Designer to build an online store that reflects the welcoming, essential nature of our physical shop. You will be responsible for designing a user-friendly e-commerce website that makes grocery and general store shopping easy and accessible for the M14 community and beyond. Your design will need to handle a diverse product range-from fresh food and beverages to other household essentials-in a clear and logical way., * E-commerce Design: Design a clean, intuitive website layout that effectively categorises our varied stock (food, beverages, tobacco, and general goods) for easy online browsing.

• Local User Experience (UX): Create a seamless experience for local customers, potentially including features like "Click & Collect" from our Great Western Street store, delivery zone selection, and quick reorder functions for regular items.
• Visual Merchandising: Design engaging digital banners for weekly specials, local promotions, and essential item highlights. Ensure product photography is clear and appealing.
• Platform Implementation: Work within a suitable e-commerce platform (like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Wix) to bring your designs to life, ensuring the site is mobile-friendly and easy for our team to update.
• Brand Consistency: Develop a simple, trustworthy, and welcoming visual identity for our online presence that matches the friendly character of Welcome General Store.

• You have a portfolio demonstrating e-commerce or local business website design.
• You are proficient in design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Canva) and comfortable with website builders.
• You understand how to design simple navigation for a shop with a broad range of products (food, drinks, household items).
• You are based in or around Manchester and have a feel for the local community.
• You are proactive, communicative, and excited to help a local business grow online.

Welcome General Store Limited (Company Number: 10454083) has been an active part of the Manchester community since our incorporation in October 2016. Based at 106 Great Western Street, we are a private limited company dedicated to serving our local neighbourhood.