Graphic Designer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25000 – £27000/annum
Graphic Designer – Hybrid working
Head Office in Nottingham – 2/3 days required in the office
We are delighted to be supporting a global brand who are looking to recruit a Graphic Designer to join the team. This is a brand new role which has been previously outsourced and a great opportunity for any creative design professional.
We are looking to hear from creative, fresh thinking and talented designers. Successful candidates must have a strong portfolio of work across a range of mediums including design and print. Supporting the brand, you will need to confidently understand the unique requirements of the brand and be able to take projects from start to finish, ensuring all work is completed within given timescales.
Responsibilities include:
* Development and implementation of design strategies; tasks include the creation of standout and cut through creative assets (print and digital) to support both brand and product communications for all channels including website, social, email, packaging inserts, digital/print ads and POS signage.
* Creative support for the confident brand positioning.
* Market monitoring with regards to global trends within the industry.
* Briefing and coordination of external service providers such as agencies and designers.
* Close cooperation with internal interfaces such as Sales and Marketing.
* Work with Brand Management to support in concept development and creative direction of photoshoots.
* Knowledge in retouching and resizing of raw photography.
* Experience in packaging design, including alterations required on work supplied by design agencies, packing insert design, infographic and icon creation, good understanding of final packaging artwork requirements.
* Brand documentation support, including style guide alterations and brand PowerPoint templates.
Required Skills:
* Expert skills in creating high end graphic design for print and digital
* Graphic design degree or similar qualification would be preferred
* Excellent skills in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator), PowerPoint, Microsoft word and Microsoft Office
* Knowledge and experience of digital graphic design for all digital platforms
* Additional skills relating to graphic design projects such as photography retouching, colour knowledge and illustration
* Ability to confidently communicate ideas
* Excellent time-management skills; working to tight deadlines and ability to run a series of different projects simultaneously
* Work as part of a team, to deliver innovative and impactful prin and digital projects from concept to final execution
* To understand and work within brand and corporate guidelines where relevant
* A well-presented portfolio that represents a range of design styles across multiple platforms, diversity of projects, and a clear adherence to brand guidelines
* A can-do attitude, open to constructive feedback and offering alternative solutions when needed
* Full driving licence preferred – occasional travel may be required as part of partnerships with the brand
This is a great opportunity to work for a global brand that are continuing to go through a period of growth. In return they offer a host of excellent benefits. Working from home, extra holidays and great employee discounts
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- Address Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
