Graphic Designer/Artworker United Kingdom
Job description
THE ROLE
We are looking for a technical artworker / designer to join our busy studio. Reporting directly to Senior Designers, you will be responsible for accurately creating artwork from concept to completion.
Our workload is varied on a day-to-day basis; almost every job is different, which makes the studio days very exciting! The job role predominantly consists of creating artwork for proof approval and production processes; following client brand guidelines or survey specifications, ensuring that all images and files are scaled and print ready. You’ll get to see how each job works their way through multiple production process including: vehicle graphics, signage, embroidery, large format and small format printing. There are many processes to be learnt, so the ability to be able to digest a lot of information is necessary to hit the ground running. The majority of design work is more of a technical nature where accuracy and attention to detail is crucial. The role would suit a candidate at a junior to middleweight level with flair and willingness to make the role their own.
An exciting addition to this role is to assist in the running of the small format print room; including operating the scanner, production of business cards, flyers, brochures and other small format printing requirements. Inclusive of operating the guillotine, perfect binder, booklet maker and main Xerox printer. (Training provided). You’ll be able to quality control print work, experiment with a variety of stock and operate skilful machinery!
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE
You'll need to be highly organised and great at managing your own work load, be diverse and capable of switching your focus quickly and efficiently on multiple projects. You must be confident dealing with all colleagues from the Managing Director to designers, sales, production and fitting staff. As well as dealing with customers via phone, email and in person - you need to have a good phone manner and come across professionally. A conscientious attitude to work; with excellent attention to detail, ensuring all artwork is proof read and produced to exact requirements.
You must be proficient in Adobe illustrator; speed and efficiency is essential. Other program knowledge of; Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat with excellent literacy skills both written and numerically.
Advantageous Skills
- Print Production
- Web Design
- Animation Experience
TO APPLY
You should provide evidence of either completion of a course in graphic design or competently self-taught to a high level in Adobe Creative Suite. Print production background advantageous but not essential as training is provided.
We’d like to see an impressive portfolio of previous work, alongside your CV and a passionate covering letter detailing why you’d be the perfect fit for our team. Successful applicants, following an interview, will receive a small project for competency. Historically we have a lot interest in design positions at Coastline so be fully prepared to impress and stand out amongst the competition.
Please note that this in an internal role, flexibility to work from home is not an option.
Previous recent design role applicants need not apply.
Full-Time
In-house, Suffolk UK
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm
Salary is dependent on experience - £18,000.00-£25,000.00
BENEFITS
A company pension scheme is available post probation period
Annual 28 days holiday including bank holidays
Opportunities to learn many of our production processes
On site free parking
Team social events
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
