Job Description
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Cambuslang, is currently looking to recruit a Graphic Designer for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £18.76 - £19.70/hour PAYE. This role will be a hybrid role with 2 days in the office per week.
Responsibilities:
- To assist in the production of corporate reports, training, exhibition material, advertisements and other corporate material.
- To advise on corporate image, design style and cost-effective creative solutions that meet the needs of the organisation
- To liaise closely with other areas of the organisation on matters relating to video/photographic requirements and exhibitions, seminars or corporate functions where creative graphic input is requested or required.
- To assist in setting up such venues for the organisation, as and when required.
- To liaise with external print companies and other product suppliers.
- To work to agreed deadlines and ensure that individuals are kept informed of progress, where the need arises.
- To maintain adequate job records and filing systems.
- To maintain a level of stock materials as appropriate and according to financial procedures and budget levels.
- To comply with all relevant legislative requirements.
- To comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
Essential Skills:
- A relevant qualification such as minimum HNC in graphic design or equivalent experience
- Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
- Familiarity with design software and technologies (Adobe Create Cloud, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
- A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
- Excellent communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Exceptional creativity and innovation with passion and enthusiasm for design
- Good communication skills in presenting complex issues, especially for non-specialist staff
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
- Ability to work under own initiative with periodic guidance and support.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team of staff to achieve common departmental goals.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of developing animation for marketing campaigns
- Project Management experience.