Graphic Designer (1485) Exeter, England
South West Water
Full Time
Exeter, England
36000 - 41000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you an experienced designer looking for a role where you can create content and artwork, whilst working in collaboration with our Engagement and Brand team?
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Graphic Designer to join our team based in Exeter or Bristol. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,000 - £41,000 per annum plus a range of excellent company benefits + rewards.
About the role:
As a Graphic Designer, you will be supporting engaging and creative behaviour change campaigns for the benefit of our customers and our environment. It’s an important role within a wider team that aims to promote awareness and increase visibility of all our services, as well as building engagement and loyalty with our customers.
The post holder will be working with marketing and digital agencies as well as internal teams to deliver effective campaigns and customer communications.
Interviews: We will be looking to schedule interviews week commencing Monday 9th October 2023.
What you’ll be doing:
- Designing, producing, and managing interactive online content, including email templates, social media, and promotional artwork, and informative ebooks.
- Preparing briefs for each project and presenting design ideas to all the relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborating with the e-commerce and marketing teams to ensure that all designs align with the brand image, while also meeting usability and website standards.
- Ensuring consistency in designs and content across all company platforms.
- Transforming wireframes into intuitive user interfaces.
- Reviewing product positioning and online marketing content to identify room for improvement.
- Working with the IT department to oversee the smooth implementation of new content.
- Providing advice and guidance on the aesthetic for campaigns, projects, and promotional events.
What we are looking for:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent through relevant training and experience
- Experienced and proven Designer
- Experience of working in a communications environment
- Proven strong creative, presentation and communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate and influence across different tiers of organisations, both internally and externally
- Knowledge and understanding of communication practices, tools and techniques including digital communications
- Highly capable influencer with a natural style that helps to drive positive culture and behaviours
- Dynamic, confident, collaborative, and proactive
- Able to work accurately, prioritise work and manage time effectively
What's in it for you:
At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
- Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
- We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
- Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
- Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
- Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
- We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
- Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
- Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
- A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- And plenty more!
Closing Date: Sunday 1st October 2023
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Graphic Designer - we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.
South West Water
https://careers.southwestwater.co.uk/
Exeter, United Kingdom
Susan Davy
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Energy & Utilities
1989
