Central Employment are working with a leading eCommerce brand, as they scale their in-house Creative team with the appointment of a Midweight Designer/Artworker.
Hybrid role, Newcastle based 2 days a week
Midweight Designer/Artworker profile:
This role requires an excellent understanding of artworking, print processes, photo retouching, online asset specifications and project sign-off. You will need to be accomplished in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, plus have a broad knowledge of the capabilities of other software that exists in a studio environment. Figma, UX or PPT design skills will also be a big advantage.
Responsibilities of the Midweight Designer/Artworker:
* Taking projects from concepts and initial layout and preparing production-ready artwork files for print and digital projects.
* Demonstrating a solid understanding of our brand guidelines to ensure accuracy of work delivered.
* Following established methods of quality assurance and operational processes.
* Maintain an up to date Digital Asset Management Tool.
* Assisting the Creative Team Lead and Senior designer ad-hoc on any photoshoots or brand projects as requested.
* Remain up-to-date with current, plus up-and-coming production processes and digital outputs/formats.
* Be a key member of the Creative team, supporting the Senior Designers wherever necessary.
Requirements:
* Communication skills - must be able to clearly and concisely articulate with all levels of stakeholders.
* Planning and organisation skills - must be of excellent standard and follow best practices.
* Flexibility - to ensure revisions or adaptations can be accommodated with positivity.
* Agile style of working - in cross-functional ways to deliver to various project stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Strong creative and technical ability in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, with excellent UI, branding, layout and typography skills.
* At least 3 years experience working in-house or Agency side in a creative studio capacity.
* Strong asset management experience.
* Proven experience with motion graphics/video creation (After Effects, Premier Pro, etc): Desirable.
* Excellent understanding of print and designing for print.
Newcastle upon Tyne // Contract
Up to £65,000
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