Junior Graphic Designer/Artworker
Location: Coventry, England
Salary: A GBP 25,000 per annum
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
The company, founded in Europe, is committed to supplying premium quality and sustainable merchandise. Their products are sold by various sporting organizations worldwide, including federations and clubs from Football, Rugby, Ice Hockey, American Sports, and more.
In addition to their success in the sporting industry, they have established key relationships with buyers from fashion, entertainment, leisure, and retail sectors. Their factory manufactures and supplies to these industries.
Their natural progression was to create a Group of Companies, each with a primary specialty and unique DNA.
Their Group Includes:
* Sports Company: Their own scarf and knitwear factory in Poland
* World Brand Textile Company: Textile sourcing division in The Netherlands
* Sports Merchandise: Scarf factory in the United Kingdom
The Role
The company is a multi-brand business and a leading supplier to the sporting industry. They are a friendly, design-led company seeking a Junior Designer to join their expanding in-house Design team, working full-time, Monday to Friday.
Based in Coventry, you will collaborate with the sales and production teams to interpret creative briefs and produce design concepts and artwork for products and packaging.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce high-quality artwork based on client briefs.
* Develop innovative design solutions using various software.
* Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual style.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements.
* Incorporate feedback to refine designs.
* Provide creative support, including templates, layouts, graphics, illustrations for online and offline use.
* Create offline materials such as press adverts, point of sale, brochures, packaging, exhibition graphics, product tickets, and sales packs.
* Create digital assets like website banners, social media content, PDFs, and product assets.
* Edit images, including optimization, color correction, isolation, resizing, and retouching.
* Maintain and update image and catalog libraries.
* Perform other duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
* A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, design skills, and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
* Basic understanding of design principles, layout, typography, and color theory.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
* Great attitude and team player.
* Ability to work with client briefs.
* Creativity and an eye for detail, with a keen sense of aesthetics, color, layout, and typography.
* File management skills, organizing and maintaining design files on SharePoint.
* Image editing and manipulation skills to ensure high-quality visual effects.
Desirable:
* Relevant qualification in Graphic Design or related field.
* Experience in pre-print production, digital platforms, websites, and social media.
* Keen interest in professional sporting teams.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonus initiatives.
* Engaging and innovative work environment that values creativity.
* Opportunity to work on impactful projects.
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