Graphic Design Intern Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
About Laidlaw Schools Trust:
LST is a growing multi academy trust in the North East of England, serving children and families in the west of Newcastle, Sunderland and Sedgefield. We pride ourselves in being a progressive, inclusive trust that supports every child to develop their talents whatever they may be and to reach their academic potential. It is important that as a learning organisation we adapt and change to the needs of our pupils. We take care to value and develop all colleagues to make sure they can do their very best for children across the Trust’s schools.
With over 5,000 children, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, LST is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development.
Job Purpose:
Laidlaw Schools Trust are looking for an in-house, Graphic Design apprentice to join their central team in Newcastle on a 12-month, fixed term contract with the potential to be made permanent.
The successful candidate will be able to produce impactful designs to drive engagement via a variety of different communications to compliment the wider marketing strategy. They will get to work on a wide variety of projects whilst always working to lead the brand forward and raise the profile of LST.
Responsibilities:
- Manage graphic design projects from concept to final execution and build design into the wider marketing plan
- Ensuring brand consistency throughout all external and internal communications
- Design, produce and deliver high quality brochures, collateral, and adverts
- Create visual content and designs for marketing campaigns and collateral, including print and digital advertising/promotional campaigns, email banners, infographics and animations (desirable)
- Organise and maintain a library of school-life images and photography for use within LST
- Communicate project timelines internally
- Push new ideas, bring specialist skills and develop the quality of all creative output
- Confidently liaise with printers, photographers, and videographers to ensure deadlines are met and assets are produced to the highest quality
- Take internal briefs to produce high-quality and succinct designs that ensure brand consistency
- Own the LST brand, be able to communicate guidelines and recommended development to stakeholders
Essential Skills and Experience (Required):
- BA Hons Degree in Graphic Design or closely related subject
- A strong portfolio demonstrating experience and your creativity across a variety of projects and outputs
- Excellent communication and good people skills, confident at presenting and able to communicate ideas
- Excellent skills with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- Strong conceptual design skills and the ability to take direction well and understand requirements
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, often with tight turn-around times
- Expertise in layout, typography and imagery coupled with impeccable eye for detail and accuracy
- An understanding of the latest design trends and how to apply them to an educational environment
- Skills with Adobe PremierPro or other video creating/editing software (Desirable)
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and listening skills
- Confident and dynamic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A great work ethic and good time management
- You have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design
- Ability to research and resolve technical problems
- Be highly motivated, self-driven and enthusiastic with natural determination to push innovation and originality when it comes to design
To Apply:
Early application is encouraged.
Start date September 2023.
Please submit a comprehensive CV and Covering Letter within one document, ensuring to include the reference number via apply section.
Please ensure you give a detailed account of your skills and experience and how you meet the stated criteria of the position.
Find out more about Laidlaw Schools trust and the excellent inclusion work we are already undertaking on our Linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/school/laidlaw-schoolstrust/posts/?feedView=all
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £21,030.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/08/2023
Reference ID: UNI/AC/536
