Join our Creative Services team as a Graphic Designer
Location: DHL Express Southern Hub, Colnbrook
Here at DHL Express, we are an employer of choice, a recognised Top Employer and specialists in providing
Excellence, Simply Delivered
. You could join our team of over 4000 employees dedicating themselves to
Connecting People and Improving Lives
through express delivery of parcels and international shipments from some of the best loved and most widely recognised brands across the globe.
DHL Express is part of the DHL Group - the world's most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, enabling us to provide exceptional national and international career development opportunities. Within DHL Express's pursuit to be
The Logistics Company of the World
we engage in a number of initiatives such as – Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help.
Tasks And Responsibilities
The Graphic Designer will be a key part of the recently formed Creative Services team, part of the European Marketing function. In collaboration with an existing Graphic Designer and a specialist Video Producer, this individual will provide creative support to various departments within DHL Express, producing high quality, impactful and on-brand creative for use across Europe.
This individual will focus particularly on graphic design and branding, managing a busy content schedule, juggling simultaneous projects whilst delivering high quality content against tight deadlines.
* Work with internal clients and outside vendors to develop and produce a wide range of creative materials adhering to the DHL brand guidelines.
* Collaborate with internal clients and colleagues to ensure that deadlines are met.
* Develop and manage creative projects from initial creative brief to implementation with little supervision.
* Manage the production workflow associated with creative development for assigned projects while adhering to timelines.
* Maintain organisation of creative assets for easy identification by Marketing team members.
* Obtain quotes from multiple vendors – with ability to evaluate and make recommendations.
Our Promise To You - Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Eligibility to participate in performance related bonus schemes
* Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years completed service
* Company pension scheme with excellent contribution rates
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Generous company sick pay
* A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership discounts, cash dental plans and more
* Discounted Health Assessments
* Access to professional employee assistance, wellbeing programme and qualified mental health first aiders
* Excellent training and development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion
Your Profile - Skillsets And Attributes
* A relevant degree (e.g. Graphic Design) and/or professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Society of Designers, International Society of Typographical Designers) would be preferred.
* Proficient in English with additional European languages a significant plus
* 3 - 5 years' experience as a graphic designer
* Current with the latest Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premier and or iMovie).
* Experience with motion graphics/animation through Adobe After Effects
* Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
* Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
* Confident with the ability to interact, communicate and present ideas to teammates, managers and executives.
* Experience within a corporate in-house creative department, or equivalent experience working on global brands agency-side
* Print and pre-press experience is a must
* HTML experience a must
* CSS and Java Script a plus
* Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously often under tight deadlines
What's Next?
* Apply now and upload your CV online.
* If your CV has been shortlisted one of our Recruitment & Talent Advisors will contact you within 5-10 days to discuss further details.
* Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.
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