Job Ref: 215614725

Date: 2022-01-20 12:04:00

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Position: Designer/ Creative Artworker

Location: High Wycombe

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking to recruit a talented graphic designer / artworker to get involved in a fast-paced retail marketing department. This role is split between traditional and digital content creation and the ideal candidate will have a passion for digital design and an excellent eye for detail.

As well as creating industry-leading creative content, they will have the opportunity to guide projects through from concept to delivery, whilst assisting the Marketing Manager and executive in the execution of the omni-channel marketing plan.

Key responsibilities

1. Work under the direction of the Marketing Manager to help reach the company's marketing and sales goals and objectives

2. Provide creative support and solutions to design briefs. Including but not limited to, templates, layouts, graphics, creative concepts, illustrations for both online and offline purposes

3. Create offline material such as press adverts, point of sale, brochures, packaging, exhibition graphics, product tickets and sales packs

4. Create digital assets such as all website/online banners, social media content, e-shots, PDFs and product assets

5. Image editing, including optimisation, colour correction, isolating, resizing and retouching

6. Complete responsibility of end-to-end design process (concept, production, print, delivery)

7. Maintaining and updating the image and catalogue libraries.

Any other tasks, duties and accountabilities appropriate to the job & position. The above points may change and evolve according to the needs of the business.

KPIs and measures of performance

* Preparation of all campaign and promotional assets (Digital banners, social media content) at least 2 weeks prior to activity launch

* Meet all local and national press advert deadlines on a weekly basis

* Ensure retail showrooms are kept up-to-date in terms of ticketing and POS.

Knowledge and experience

* At least 1 years’ experience within an Artworker / Graphic Designer role

* Proficient user of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (essential)

* Technical understanding of creating artwork for print and interactive PDF’s

* Working knowledge of creating both static and animated digital banners (JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG).

* AMP and HTML5 experience preferable

* Experience in After Effects preferable

* Previous creative experience in a similar role preferable

* Knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Skills and behaviours

* A keen eye for detail – and ability to follow strict guidelines

* A creative eye – able to initiate ideas and designs, also bringing others’ ideas to life

* Strong communication skills – in English, both written and verbal

* Organised and efficient – able to work to tight deadlines and fast turnarounds

* Team player – actively participates as a member of the team and works towards team goals. Is supportive and helpful to others. Builds great relationships by being positive, enthusiastic, and friendly

* Initiative and drive – the ability to work independently

* Flexible and open to challenge – confident and energetic with a willingness to take on new and different activities

* Positive and professional work ethic – displays a positive ‘can do’ attitude; open and honest with others.

Along with your responsibilities and obligations as an employee, this forms part of your contract of employment

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