Graduate Graphic Designer
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Start Date: To be agreed (as soon as possible)
Working Hours: Full Time
If applying, please include a portfolio for review.
About Vectare
Vectare is an award‑winning transport consultancy and technology company, supplying educational establishments, corporate clients, and the public sector with creative solutions to enhance their transport provision. We’re a young company, founded in 2016, which means we’re innovative, agile, and a fun place to work. Our small team works to the highest standards, and we expect everybody to focus on high‑quality service delivery and attention to detail.
Job Responsibilities
External Marketing
* Produce booklets, posters, flyers, leaflets, and other graphic design elements to promote Vectare’s services to a wide range of markets.
* Work with the Lead Graphic Designer and Directors to produce large‑scale graphic elements (e.g., pull‑up banners, exhibition stands) for marketing activities at events and exhibitions.
* Produce and update graphic elements suitable for social media, ideally including illustrations and photographs.
* Collaborate with the Lead Graphic Designer and Commercial Manager to create, maintain, and update booklets, posters, flyers, leaflets, and other graphic design elements relating to Vectare’s local bus services, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date publicity.
Internal Marketing
* Produce booklets, posters, flyers, leaflets, and other graphic design elements as needed to communicate messages to Vectare staff and subcontractors.
* Work with the Client Services team and Lead Graphic Designer to create and maintain an up‑to‑date set of “How We Work” guides for distribution to clients, staff, and subcontractors.
* Assist the Commercial Manager and Compliance Manager in maintaining an up‑to‑date Staff Handbook and Driver Handbook for distribution to staff.
Client Marketing
* Produce Transport and Travel Guides and other ad‑hoc marketing collateral on behalf of education sector and corporate clients.
* Review client brand guidelines and ensure all external work complies with the relevant client’s brand standards.
* Liaise directly with clients for proofing changes/updates, communicate professionally, resolve issues promptly, and log all hours worked accurately for billing.
Mapping
* Take Adobe Illustrator exports from mapping software, manipulate the map key and place labels, and position text around mapped elements to create attractive products.
* Make updates to maps on an ad‑hoc basis as requested by clients or colleagues.
Website Design
* Work with the Lead Graphic Designer and Directors to produce initial and detailed graphic designs for websites for development by the Technology team.
* Create graphic elements and assets for the web in collaboration with the Lead Graphic Designer.
About You
People are at the heart of our business, and we only want the best people. We expect high‑quality service delivery, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate competence across a range of graphic design areas through a portfolio of previous work. Ideally, this includes commercial/corporate design, but we also welcome applicants who can showcase creative flair through personal or artistic works.
Qualifications & Skills
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
* Strong knowledge of print design, layout, typography, colour, and design principles.
* Familiarity with Figma and a plus if you have experience in After Effects, video editing, or animation.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Personal Traits
* Can work well independently and as part of a team.
* Effective communicator in person, over the phone, and in writing.
* Proactive problem‑solver who uses initiative and discretion.
* Innovative with a knack for creative solutions.
* Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for spotting issues.
* Flexible, calm under pressure, and capable of coping with rapid change.
* Able to manage multiple responsibilities while keeping track of priorities.
While an interest in transport is desirable, it is not essential; most required skills are not transport‑specific.
Eligibility
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and must provide a link to a portfolio or PDF of relevant work samples to be considered.
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