This role is part of our wider ITG studio team and will be supporting with implementation for Halfords for all channels. Working closely with the ITG Halfords Studio team to help manage consistency of Halfords templates and adhering to the Halfords brand principles and guidelines.
You will be supported by Senior Account Managers, Brand Guardian and Studio artworkers to work through briefs, and they will traffic review, approve and facilitate file handovers to the client.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Taking design guidelines and concepts and translating these into templated layouts.
* Halfords is a fast-paced retail environment, with many decisions made at speed. This exciting role keeps this process moving but helps maintain clarity and consistency for all stakeholders.
* Working closely with Halfords ITG Studio to understand briefs and action changes quickly.
* Reviewing and verifying artwork files when they are completed, for adherence to brand consistency and implementation
Requirements
* Applied knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite of production software
* Strong understanding of design principles, typography and layout
* Able to understand and interpret design guidelines in artwork execution
* Able to work at speed on large volumes of repetitive artwork setting
* Good understanding of artwork specification requirements for all printed and static digital mediums
* Conversant with use of digital workflow systems
* Have an exceptional eye for detail and meticulously high-quality standards
* Be able to develop new knowledge and skills proactively
* Exceptional communication skills
* Knowledge of colour management and proofing an advantage
* 5 years experience of creative artwork production
Benefits
Work’s a treat!
On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
* Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
* Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
* Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
* Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
* So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
* Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
* Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
* Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
* Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
* Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
* Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
* Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.
We Value Diversity
We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.
ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.
What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.
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