Middleweight Graphic Designer
Posted a week ago by Elevation Recruitment Group
Role: Middleweight Graphic Designer – Castleford
Salary: up to £35k per annum
Working Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8:30-5 office based. Thursday - Friday working from home. 4pm finish Friday.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
- Plus extra day annual leave given for Birthday.
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional day holiday leave.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Salary sacrifice scheme.
- WeCare subscription, providing 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
- Discount and Recognition by Aon platform.
Elevation Recruitment Group - Marketing Division are excited to be working exclusively with a family run business who provide high quality, premium market leading products.
General overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Middleweight Graphic Designer to join our in-house design team, working closely with our Group Creative Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their proficiency in both print and digital design, as well as a proven track record of delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts, impactful storytelling and design solutions for various marketing materials, including but not limited to:
- Print collateral such as brochures, flyers, posters, and packaging
- Digital assets such as website graphics, social media content, email campaigns, and online advertisements
- Translate marketing objectives into creative designs that effectively communicate our brand message and resonate with our target audience
- Take ownership of design projects from concept to completion, ensuring all deliverables are of the highest quality and align with brand guidelines
- Work closely with other members of the design team to brainstorm ideas, provide feedback, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually improve our design processes and capabilities
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide updates on progress, and address any feedback or revisions
Core Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field (ideally)
- Proven professional experience in graphic design, preferably in a fast-paced agency or in-house creative environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software
- Experience with both 2D and 3D graphics
- Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts to team members and stakeholders
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating innovative and visually compelling designs
- Experience working on projects across multiple platforms and channels, with a focus on both print and digital mediums
Portfolio requirements:
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and creative solutions
- Demonstration of campaigns from concept to delivery
- Demonstration of conceptualisation of design
- Showcasing commercial applications and rationale of campaigns- seeing it through to delivery
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- FXCP-35779
- Job ID:
- 221502108
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