Graphic Designer Aylesbury, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing team of talented and experienced individuals. We are looking for a creative individual with a flair for design, who wants to gain experience within the creative industry and develop skills to fulfil a Graphic Designer role.
We are a busy International PR and Communications Agency, specialising in Public Relations and Publishing for the global maritime sector based in Wingrave, just outside Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
You will be ambitious, have an excellent understanding of design, have confident communication skills and be a visual thinker.
The position is full time and will require you to attend the office between 9.00am to 5.00pm with an hour for lunch. Option of hybrid work available.
For the right candidate this is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career very quickly.
Daily Tasks:
· Assist Design Manager with designs for print & digital projects
· Liaise with the PR and social media team to help create graphics/designs/videos
· Manage website content via CMS
· Manage Mailchimp accounts to help produce e-shots, newsletters and file reports for campaigns
· Assist design department with digital designs such as Video editing
What we’re looking for
· A confident and creative Graphic Designer with 3-6 years of industry experience behind you
· Exciting portfolio showcasing your design skills
· Experience dealing directly with a diverse client range
· Team player but also be self-sufficient
· Heaps of creative flair with an inspired portfolio and a great attention to detail
· Strong communication skills, confidence and a great attitude
· The ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high pressure environment
· Ambitious and always willing to learn as well as developing your skills
Your Skills:
· BA (Hons) or relevant Graphic Design qualification
· Proficient in Adobe CC: Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator
· Good understanding of social media
· MS Office packages
· Mailchimp experience helpful (training provided)
· HTML & Content management system skills would also be advantageous but not necessary (training provided)
· Ability to produce artwork from initial brief right up to finished product
· Understanding of accessibility and usability design for the web
· Good verbal and written English language communication skills
· Impressive Typography and Layout skills
· Knowledge creating videos, animation using Prem Pro & After Effects would also be advantageous but not necessary
If you are excited by this role and feel you have the skills that are required then please forward your CV, covering letter and 3 examples of your work in PDF format for consideration – explaining why you would be suitable for this role. You can also include a link within your CV to an online portfolio.
Deadline is May 19th, 2023.
Please email the information to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£38,105.45 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/05/2023
Reference ID: Graphic Designer
