We have an exciting opportunity to join our web & e-commerce team at the home of the UK's fastest growing general merchandise wholesaler. We have ambitious growth plans for the year ahead, and are now on the lookout for a motivated and passionate entry level - Junior Artwork Assistant to join our team
As a Junior Artwork Assistant at GEM Imports, you will play an integral role in the continued success of the company.
In your role you will assist in the everyday running of the e-commerce department, producing website imagery, social post's and creating physical mock-ups for a wide variety of products, for use on our website and to display in our on site
show room.
What we're looking for in the successful candidate:
* At least 1 years industry experience preferred.
* Fully competent in Adobe CC specifically Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign.
* A basic knowledge of administrative software like Microsoft Office & Excel.
* Working knowledge of Mac (essential).
* Must have the ability to manage a busy workload and hit deadlines.
* Communication skills are also key for everyday internal communications with team members and other departments.
* Organisational skills are vital for both file organisation and workload.
* Be aware of file types e.g. .AI .SVG .JPEG .PNG .EPS .
* A willingness to learn and ask questions.
* Be able to work as part of a team and independently.
* Excellent layout skills.
* Photography skills essential for producing product photography for web and social.
* Creative and enthusiastic, with ability to come up with new ideas and share with the team.
* High attention to detail.
Day to day tasks:
* Creation of digital mock-up images for web and social.
* Photography re-shoots where website imagery is incorrect and needs updating.
* Create website promotional banners for product launches and promotions.
* Creation of navigational graphics where required for the website.
* Physical mock-ups for use in the show room.
Education and Experience:
We are ideally looking for a candidate with 1 Year experience in a role, this can include on
and off freelance experience but all work experience is welcome.
The ideal candidate would have a BA (Hons) degree in relevant design or art based subjects, but A-level or equivalent qualifications in design or art based subjects will also be equally as considered.
Portfolio and other requirements:
A portfolio is required for this application, please include a link, document or any other
means of access in your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,500.00-£26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Barnsley S74: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person