graphic designer Stockport, England
Job description
Junior/Midweight Graphic Designer - Hybrid
The business is a market leading international media group specialising in hobbyist markets serving publications, e-commerce, websites and products to its growing audience. We are seeking a dynamic person who is creative and bursting with ideas and enthusiasm and who thrives off working in a busy environment.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Junior/Midweight Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for the overall look and feel of allocated magazine title(s). You will work alongside a design team of four graphic designers and collaborate daily with photographers and editors to ensure all products are produced to the highest standard
Additionally, you will be involved with designing other forms of company literature, digital, video editing and web design.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and layout pages for given title(s), to a high-quality standard
- Set and maintain the title’s overall visual style, keeping up to date with current trends and competitor activity. Develop innovative design elements to ensure that the magazine doesn't become stale
- Set brand guidelines to cover, but not limited to; design elements, fonts, colours, photography & packaging and keep these up-to-date and accessible to relevant departments
- Establish design templates so that the magazine always has a consistent and recognisable look, no matter who lays out the pages
- Redesign the magazine for re-launch when required
- Work with photographers on the style and format of shots required and feedback to maintain quality
- Attend magazine review meetings, propose and discuss any design and layout ideas or changes with the editor and other colleagues and implement any agreed changes
- Research, prepare for and attend competitor review meetings to ensure that all PPI titles are of the highest quality
- Complete all housekeeping tasks in a timely manner and in line with the procedure handbook
- Ensure you keep up to date with the procedure handbook and adhere to the processes and guidelines outlined.
With that in mind the ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:
- A minimum of 1 to 2 years design experience
- Knowledge of effective commercial design
- Excellent Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- A portfolio of work that demonstrates your design skills
- Some technical knowledge of print and production would be an advantage
- Working in a fast-paced environment to a variety of briefs
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce work to a consistently high standard
- Video editing/web design experience is desirable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Full time, permanent, hybrid working.
Salary
Attractive - DOE
BENEFITS
- 23 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Increased annual leave after 2 years’ service
- Free car park on a rota basis
- Discounted products
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company social events
- Flexible work patterns
- Auto enrolment in to company pension.
- Hybrid working
- Xmas shut down
TO APPLY
Please send your CV detailing how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.
Please also provide relevant examples of your work or a link to your online portfolio. Please note your CV will not be considered without a portfolio of your work.
CLOSING DATE: 10thJuly
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport, SK2 6NG
Application deadline: 10/07/2023
