Creative Graphic Designer
Weldon North Industrial Estate, Corby
Full Time / Permanent
Do you want to work for a company who…
1. cares for its employees & customers in equal measure?
2. is serious about sustainability & the environmental impact of its products & processes?
3. can provide a long-term future & personal development for those who aspire?
If yes, then read on to find out more about the job on offer.
The Role
Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Creative Graphic Designer to join their team based in Corby. The role will form part of the Colours Creative team and will report into the Colours Studio Manager. The working hours will be Monday to Thursday 09:00am to 17:00pm and 09:00 to 16:45pm on Friday and will be site based full time.
Working as a key member of the colours creative team, you will be responsible for creatively building fully branded and retailer complaint artwork and managing the artwork approval workflow from sign-off to print and production accurately and efficiently.
The main duties of the role are;
4. Work as a member of the Colours Agency adhering to our client's values – AIR (Authenticity, Integrity & Respect).
5. Be self-motivated with a positive mind-set and to communicate accurately and effectively with your work colleagues.
6. Complete all tasks to the highest level of attention to detail.
7. Complete any other reasonable tasks as deemed relevant within the remit of Colours agency.
8. Technically proficient with Adobe CC Suite, and ideally Artios & C4D (training will be given).
9. Creatively build fully branded and retailer compliant artworks accurately and efficiently.
10. Artwork reproduction to ensure files are Digital press friendly.
11. Manage the artwork approval workflow from sign-off to print and production.
12. Be the point of contact assisting Production with the digital presses for all output.
13. Liaise with the Design team with regard to structural CAD drawings.
14. Be a part of delivering on the business CTO projects.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
15. Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role.
16. Degree in graphic design (preferable but not essential).
17. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Cinema 4D and ideally Artios.
18. Strong working knowledge including, typography, colour, composition, print processes & reprographics.
19. Ability to produce artworks quickly & accurately whilst Interpreting Retailer / Customer Brand guidelines.
20. Knowledge of digital presses will be an advantage.
What's on offer…
21. 25 days annual leave (plus 8 statutory) as standard
22. Contributory pension scheme (plus ad hoc access to independent financial advice)
23. Training & development
24. Free on site parking
25. Employee Assistance – 24/7 free & confidential support to both you and your family
26. Access to on site mental health and wellbeing support
27. Regular health assessments (role dependent)
28. Cycle to work scheme
Who are our client?
They are a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging. They care deeply about the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees, the communities in which they operate, and the service provided to their customers.
They have an incredibly loyal and capable workforce who they invest time in developing and encourage to reach their full potential; and you too could become a valued member of their ‘family’.
They strive to create a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and succeed. They value different perspectives, skills and experiences and welcome applications from all communities.
They are:
29. A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet their essential criteria.
30. Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
31. Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for their valued colleagues.