* Contract: Permanent / 37.5 Hours Per Week
* Salary: 50k
* Location: Oldbury
* Days of Work: Monday - Friday
DPD is a member of Geopost, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer
Job Description
Purpose of Position
Are you a creative powerhouse with expertise in gamification and visual storytelling?
We’re looking for a talented Visual Designer to join our team and play a pivotal role in defining and delivering innovative design solutions. If you have a passion for mobile applications, gamification, and motion video, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you'll
* Shape the visual language of our brand:
Play a key role in defining and evolving our visual identity, ensuring consistency and impact across all touchpoints.
* Innovative design: Craft high-quality visuals, gamified experiences, and motion video projects that engage and delight users.
* Collaborative impact: Partner with designers, developers, and product teams to deliver aligned and impactful visual outputs.
* User-Centered solutions: Explore and implement design concepts that drive engagement and enhance user interaction.
* Mentorship and growth: Provide guidance to junior designers, fostering professional development and maintaining exceptional design standards.
What you’ll bring
* Proven expertise in gamification: Demonstrated experience designing gamified solutions, with a portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
* Diverse skillset: Proven capabilities in motion video design and mobile app development.
* Creative vision: A track record of delivering innovative and visually stunning designs that align with business objectives.
* Portfolio: A compelling portfolio with examples of gamification, mobile application designs, and motion video projects.
* Collaboration skills: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and present design concepts effectively to stakeholders.
* Technical knowledge: Basic understanding of front-end development to facilitate integration with development teams.
* Commitment to accessibility: Familiarity with accessibility standards and a focus on designing inclusive user experiences.
Qualifications
You'll excel in this role if you:
* Bring expertise: Have 3–5 years of experience crafting exceptional visual designs across diverse platforms and mediums.
* Understand the craft: Possess a deep knowledge of visual design principles, UI/UX best practices, and industry standards.
* Collaborate effectively: Demonstrate a strong track record of working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.
* Gamification expertise: Knowledge of gamification strategies, including reward systems, user progression, and interactive storytelling.
* Communicate with clarity: Exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges with confidence.
* Inspire and guide: Thrive in mentoring and empowering junior team members to grow their design abilities.
* Master the tools: Are proficient in industry-standard design and prototyping tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
Additional Information
About our benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
* Enhanced maternity and paternity package
* Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
* Free onsite car parking for all employees
* Health Kiosks visiting every location
* Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
* Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
* Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
Why Join Us?
* Innovative projects: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge applications and platforms that set industry standards and showcase your creativity.
* A supportive culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values creativity and empowers you to excel.
* Skill development: Access to workshops, online training, and opportunities to attend product conferences, ensuring you stay updated on the latest in visual design, mobile design, and gamification.
* Exciting challenges: Tackle meaningful projects that not only elevate our brand but also drive tangible business results.
Ready to Showcase Your Talent?
Submit your application along with a portfolio highlighting your experience in gamification and visual design. Let’s create something extraordinary together!