- Collaborate within a team environment to produce high-impact designs for various brand communication materials, including packaging, promotional literature, POS, event collateral, signage, branding, and digital advertising campaigns.
- Develop and refine design briefs, ensuring creative solutions meet cost and time constraints.
- Create original concepts for 2D, 3D, and digital media, maintaining a high standard of creativity and attention to detail from concept to final product.
- Produce engaging marketing copy, source and direct photography, and ensure cohesive messaging across all media platforms.
- Liaise with teams including Innovation, Sales, Marketing, Ecommerce, and Digital Marketing to ensure effective messaging and user experiences.
- Stay updated on design trends, undertaking research to ensure best practices are applied in all design solutions.
- Utilize expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality visual content.
- Provide additional design support, including image sourcing, scamping, layout design, and presentations.
- Act as the main point of contact for external designers and printers, ensuring deadlines are met and materials are produced to the highest quality.
- Manage expenditure under the guidance of the Design Director, adhering to budgets and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Degree in graphic design, illustration, visual communication, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in a creative agency or in-house manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record in a graphic design role within a complex organisation, with experience managing brand communications across various mediums (print, packaging, digital).
- Experience in creating effective digital advertisements, including campaigns for Google and Facebook.
- Strong technical design skills, with proficiency in layout principles and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience presenting ideas to stakeholders at various levels.
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Experience in developing systems to ensure consistent and professional design output.
- Knowledge of motion graphics software, such as After Effects.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Pension plan with 3% employer contribution
- Death in Service Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Product discounts