Job description
Junior Graphic Design Assistant- TP European Solutions - 8.55am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday
Who are we?
European Solutions are an established market leader in the printed promotional merchandise industry & personalised gifts market.
We are passionate in creating quality products for every occasion. Our brand focuses on offering leading products at exclusive prices. Based in Cheshire, we are a growing independent online retailer; we aim to ensure that every customer receives a satisfying response and receive their items promptly.
We take pride in our customer service as well as the high quality of our personalised products.
We strive for excellence and expediential growth for both sides of our business year on year.
Our friendly and supportive culture makes European Solutions a wonderful place to work.
Where do you fit in?
We are looking for a Junior Graphic Design Assistant to join our fast-growing e-commerce company.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Studio Operative to work within our busy artwork team. You will be responsible for processing customers artwork and producing high quality print-ready proofs for a variety of promotional products, personalised gifts and print processes including our in house laser engraving machines, Vinyl cutting machines and Mug Sublimation machines.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience working within a similar role and be confident in using Apple Mac and associated software, including Adobe Illustrator. Photoshop and photography skills would be useful but not essential.
Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of print processes are essential requirements, including the ability to liaise with customers, suppliers and external print facilities.
Experience in the production of HTML email marketing would be desirable, along with any experience gained in the creation of websites.
What we want you to bring to the party:
- Keen eye for detail
- Enthusiasm
- Confidence
- Can do attitude
- Desire to learn
- Team player
- Customer service experience
- Speed and accuracy
- Great organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Work well under pressure
The job entails:
- Producing accurate print ready artwork proofs for a variety of print processes and to comply with customers brand guidelines
- Liaise with our sales team on the production of pre-order visuals and ensure that all designs are achievable
- Communicate effectively with our production and warehouse departments to coordinate orders and prioritise the production of artworks
- Adhere to production procedures and schedules, complete job sheets and update systems
- To produce photographic images for marketing and websites using our in-house facilities
- Create printed and email marketing to promote our company’s service and products
- Update our existing company websites with new or additional products and designs (training will be given)
- Customer communication including answering messages and producing visuals
- Setting up accurate print ready artwork for customer orders
- Getting hands on and helping fulfil print, vinyl and engraved orders
- Creating products designs for calendar moments
Preferable Skills for a Junior Graphic Design Assistant:
- 1+ years work related experience within a similar role
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Keen eye for detail
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and keep to deadlines
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to understand and execute instructions
- Good organisational skills
- Work accurately in a faced paced environment
- Work well under pressure
Advantageous/ Desired Skills:
· Photography skills
· Drawing skills
Why work for TP European Solutions/ GiftsInAJiffy?
Why join our team?
- We are a friendly and sociable team who work hard in a fun and buzzing environment
- A great opportunity to learn a new industry
- Staff discount on over 4000 promotional product samples and personalised gifts
- Free eye tests
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff Christmas Party
If you would like to be a part of our team, please submit a cover letter and CV, we would love to hear from you!
Olivia Howard & Thomas Connolly
TP European Solutions
Cameron Court
Winnington
Northwich
CW8 4DU
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northwich, CW8 4DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person