graphic designer Maidstone, England
Job description
Group 1 Automotive
Graphic Designer
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to work within our Marketing Department to create design assets for all Group 1 Automotive brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring brand consistency and providing bespoke design solutions to Group 1 Automotive UK sites across the south of England.
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the Marketing team to create engaging visuals for both print and digital mediums.
- Ensure all work meets the Corporate Identity Guidelines of the brands and is of a good quality, accurate, correct and fit for purpose.
- Provide an array of original suitable designs for selection for Sales and Service campaigns.
- Ensure all completion and print deadlines are met.
- Help provide cost saving alternatives to traditional methods of productivity.
- Update old artwork and documents to ensure the brands are seen as up to date and appealing.
- Assets include: Web Banners, Social Media Adverts, Motion Adverts, Emails, Point of Sale, Livery, Posters, Flyers, Direct Mail, Outdoor Banners, Billboards, Press Adverts, Booklets, Window Graphics and Showroom Design Visuals.
- Liaise and keep a good relationship with managers and head of business to ensure they are happy with artwork and that it meets their requirements.
- Help support the Marketing Team with ideas and inspiration for campaigns.
- Liaise with brand marketing departments to obtain imagery and information for assets.
Requirements:
- Must have at least a Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a design related course, or a minimum of 2 years design experience.
- Must be comfortable and knowledgeable working on an Apple Mac.
- Must have a strong understanding of Adobe InDesign and a good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Knowledge in Adobe After Effects for creating motion advertisements is advantageous but not mandatory.
- You will also need to have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
About Us:
The Group 1 Automotive network is a well-established and growing automotive group in the UK, with offices also in America. Group 1 Automotive is the 7th largest dealer group in the UK. All dealerships in the Group 1 Automotive network offer fantastic career opportunities, state of the art resources, training and competitive earnings packages.
Our benefits include:
Company Pension, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Holiday Reward, Enhanced Family Planning Policy, Share Save Scheme, Your Birthday Off
If you see yourself in the above position and would like to find out more about what it is like to be part of the Group 1 family, we’d like you to apply now!
