Responsible to:
Head of Design
Role summary:
* You will be responsible for a range of client accounts, applying high levels of technical knowledge and expertise to create bespoke graphic design, brand communications, marketing and web-based solutions that offer a great user experience and exceed client needs and expectations.
* Design and create website designs using a range of creative software and applications.
* You will be responsible for producing high quality work that is delivered on time and within budget.
* You will act as first point of contact for all client enquiries and build excellent relationships with clients.
* You will provide support to colleagues and contribute to the overall development and performance of company goals and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Job description:
* Work with the client using examples to see which ideas best suit their needs.
* Preparation of concepts, showing the background research, key messages and how the different elements of the design work together.
* Design the layout structure – or 'grid' – for your print designs.
* Work with the development team to design the framework – or 'architecture' – of websites and choose which fonts, colours and backgrounds to use.
* You will produce designs using a good working knowledge of design techniques and a combination of software programs.
* Ensuring a new design can be smoothly integrated into the client's existing brand, for instance linking with any existing literature and adverts.
* Implement designs to all specified areas of the project.
* Organise quotations from external suppliers and follow internal purchase order procedures.
* Put in measures to deal with client changes/amends.
* Complete any amends and refine any designs ready for the client to sign off.
* Organise the distribution of designs when required.
* Complete the client sign off procedure.
* Prepare artwork ready for print and deliver to the chosen third party supplier.
* Prepare assets ready for development and deliver to the development team.
* Organise the distribution of printers’ proofs.
* Process and log sign off emails following systems associated with these procedures.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues providing detailed activity reports and project updates.
* Provide time and project cost estimates to the Head of Design / Creative Director.
* Provide day-to-day support to the Head of Design.
* Any other duties as required.
Benefits:
* Salary depending on experience.
* Hybrid working (from office and home).
* Company contributory pension.
* Profit share scheme.
* Company Health Cash Plan membership.
* Generous holiday package including your birthday.
* Apple MacBook laptop.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Access to our 'self-improvement fund' where you can claim up to £150 a year to spend on advancing your skills or knowledge or learning new ones.
* A supportive team who values their employees.
* A phenomenal culture in which to shine and flourish.
* City Centre location, 5 mins from Central Station.
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