Newbury Racecourse is an award-winning sporting venue with a multi-functional site playing host to c. 31 racedays per year, plus a wide range of other exciting non-racing events including: concerts, weddings, conferences, on-site hotel and award-winning Rocking Horse Nursery.
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will create engaging design content for Newbury Racecourse and its constituent business units including The Lodge Hotel, Rocking Horse Nursery, Conference & Events.
Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, the role will include:
* Designing, adapting and amending Newbury Racecourse’s print and digital output
* Creating new designs and creative themes from scratch
* Acting as the guardian of the Racecourse’s brand guidelines and developing and supplementing guidelines where necessary
* Liaising with print agencies to obtain quotes for production of printed materials and overseeing the completion and successful delivery of production jobs
* Ensuring all jobs are formally briefed in, worked on and signed off in line with the Racecourse’s design process
* Overseeing the creation and sign-off of Newbury’s printed raceday programmes
* Working closely and collaboratively with Newbury Racecourse’s retained agencies – i.e. Digital, CRM/Insight – to ensure outputted designs are optimised for all platforms
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Knowledge and effective use of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
* Experience and knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects desirable
* Creativity with a keen eye for detail
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Motivation and enthusiasm, for both the position and the Racecourse
In return we offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits scheme including:
* 25 days holiday per year + Bank Holidays + days in lieu for weekend racedays worked
* Free annual membership to the Racecourse
* Reduced rate childcare at the Rocking Horse Nursery on-site
* Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5.5%
* Discounted Health Club membership
* Excellent opportunities for training and career growth.
Newbury Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from talented candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.
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