Graphic Designer Wallsend, England
Job description
Graphic Designer
Location: Wallsend Newcastle Upon Tyne (NOT remote or Hybrid)
Salary band - £25,000 rising to £28,000
Contract: Monday – Friday, no weekends or bank holidays!
Due to continued growth, we have exciting opportunities for Graphic Designers to join durhamlane, full time and on a permanent basis.
We are looking for individuals who have a wide range of design skills from Brochure & eBook Design, to Social Media, Infographics and Digital Marketing. If you're looking for a place where you will be given the freedom to be bold with your creativity, your opinions will be valued, and our clients are happy to be challenged on design decisions, apply now!
What’s in it for you?
We love our Graphic Designers, our benefits nurture healthy progression and work life balance:
- Supportive, friendly and vibrant workplace
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Rewards platform with discounts at gyms, retailers, restaurants, holidays, and many more!
- Recognition programs
- 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- One additional day’s holiday and for every year of service
- Well-being service with access to a GP
- Free onsite parking
- Social events throughout the year
- Hybrid and remote working options
- Refer a friend scheme
- No work on weekends or bank holidays
Responsibilities:
The Graphic Designer role is a distinct opportunity to design -
- Digital & Print Content Design (eBooks, case studies, whitepapers, one-pagers, etc.)
- Social Media Assets (static and video)
- Infographics
- Branding Design & Concepts
What it takes to become a durhamlaner:
Our ideal candidate for the Graphic Designer -
- Self-starter seeking a multifaceted role within a fast-growing company
- Proven ability to effectively interpret briefs and design within brand guidelines
- Strong layout, typography, and photo-editing skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
- Enthusiastic with capability to work both autonomously and in a team
- Highly organised, able to manage various projects and meet deadlines
- Passionate about graphic design and marketing
- Hungry to develop skills across a range of software and creative outputs
- Animation (Adobe After Effects) and video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro) skills are not required, but would be advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial (in-house, agency or freelance) graphic design. You will be required to demonstrate your work and skills through your portfolio.
durhamlane - We are very proud to have been named ‘16th Best Mid-Sized Company to work for in the UK’, as well as ‘3rd Best Marketing & Media Company to work for’ and ‘8th Best Company to work for in the Northeast’ in the 2022 Best Companies Survey.
“If interested in our Graphic Designer role please apply now."
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wallsend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently resident in the UK?
- Do you have designs that can showcase your work in Brochure & eBook Design, Social Media, Infographics, and Digital Marketing?
- Do you have agency or in-house experience or both?
- How many years each?
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: GD011MY
