Graphic Designer
Northamptonshire
Up to £28k + 25 days annual leave and further benefits
The company:
We are supporting a European, family-owned company that has been manufacturing mechanical components for the building industry for over 170 years and is now in its fifth generation of ownership.
The company has experienced significant growth, having doubled in size over the past decade, and is setting ambitious targets for the continued expansion within the UK arm of the business. Recognised as an industry leader, the company uses their deep expertise and comprehensive data to leverage change to enhance both security and safety changes across their industry.
With a strong presence at the intersection of legislation and quality, this organisation is well-positioned to lead the technological revolution currently shaping the industry.
About the Role:
This role is the perfect opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic and driven Graphic Designer in the early stages of their career, who are looking for a role to work within an award-winning marketing team that are not only willing and keen to invest in them, but to provide an exciting and varied environment. Alongside an initial business wide project involving a complete brand update across all digital and physical platforms, your key responsibilities will include;
1. Creating graphics for the marketing plan
2. Setting templates and duplicating current brand identity
3. Formatting content across platforms
4. Creating adaptable imagery across solo images & videos customisable for the content platforms
5. Internal film editing
6. Creating content to be used both internally and externally
7. Responsible multiple projects at any one time at various stages of development, juggling responsibilities and progress across them all
Example projects include:
8. Creating imagery for magazine covers
9. Stacking images to create a standalone image that can also be a video showcasing products
10. Creating product content for customers that can be shared directly to consumers
11. Creating imagery from internal CAD designs
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What we’re looking for in the successful Graphic Designer:
12. A motivated and driven, creative individual ideally with a Graphic Design qualification
13. Previous experience working within a Graphic Design role
14. Ability to both match incumbent brand identity, while enjoying the creativity of creating entirely new identities across all platforms
15. Contributing creatively across projects in line with current brand identity alongside utitlising own creativity to develop new brand identity
16. An understanding or interest in CGI or AI would be highly beneficial
17. Ability to create video graphics or animations is something that is highly requested for this role
18. Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual FX or Adobe Express (or something similar)
Why join them?
In return, the successful Graphic Designer will receive;
19. Basic salary up to £28k
20. Unlimited training opportunities – internal & external
21. Early finish time of 2pm on a Friday
22. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
23. 5% matched pension
24. Flexible working hours (16 hours per annum) and work from home (12 days per annum)
25. Death in Service x3
26. Accidental Injury and Death Insurance x3
27. Employee Health Cash Plan