Axon Moore is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join an innovative and expanding market leading business with over 100 years of service in their industry. This role offers so much variety, coupled with a great benefits package, lovely working environment and the opportunity to work alongside HUGE sector giant clients.Role: Graphic Designer Salary: £34,000Location: SalfordWorking Hours: 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm on Friday 1 day home working per weekPurpose of this Job:The overall purpose of this position is to create design solutions for brand communications that inspire and engage audiences worldwide, whilst remaining on-brand and on-brief.The Graphic Designer will be responsible for all aspects of design, leading campaigns from concept to design, visualising spaces and environments, websites and user interfaces, print and physical collateral. The post-holder will be ambitious, adaptable and of course, highly creative, seeking inspiration from a range of internal and external sources, and constantly striving to push the boundaries of their own creativity.Key Responsibilities:Work within a team environment to deliver designs with high visual impact for brand communications; from packaging, promotional literature, POS, event/exhibition collateral, signage, branding, corporate communications to websites and digital displays, or fully integrated advertising campaigns.

To develop design briefs by gathering information and being innovative in resolving design issues and requirements, whilst meeting cost and time constraints.
To produce creative and relevant ideas and concepts for a variety of different 2D, 3D and digital media.
To maintain the highest possible standards with particular emphasis on creative flair and attention to detail, across all aspects of graphic design from idea conception to provision of print ready artwork, to delivery of finished material.
To produce imaginative copy for marketing material and source and/or organise and direct photography for design work, if required.
Liaise with Innovation, sales, marketing, Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, web and digital developers to ensure effective messaging and engaging user experiences across all media.
Keep abreast of developments in advertising and design, undertaking appropriate research to determine best practice to deliver design concepts that fit the needs of the business.
Provide an expert resource across Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Provide other design support when needed including image sourcing, scamping, concepts and layouts, designing presentations including incorporation of videos and pulling together supporting materials.
Be the main point of contact for external designers and printers and ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
Under the guidance of the Design Director, keep track of expenditure, working within set budgets and ensure that financial records are kept up-to-date and that the financial procedures are always complied with.

Skills and Experience:

Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as graphic design, illustration, visual communication, or similar and 5 years’ experience gained within a creative agency or in-house manufacturing environment.
Successful track record in a graphic design role in a complex organisation (defined as multi-site, multi-disciplinary, or having experience of delivering across a range of services in a changing environment).
Experience at a strategic level in a graphic design role involving the management of brand communications – both above and below-the-line to include packaging, print and digital design.
Experience successfully creating advertisements for digital channels including Google and Facebook to drive online sales.
Experience of successfully delivering best contemporary practice design solutions for brand communications.
Excellent technical design skills and knowledge of layout principles, coupled with accuracy, attention to detail and analytical skills.
The ability to work to tight deadlines and cope well under pressure.
Experience of working on several projects running simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, cooperative approach to work.
Previous experience of presenting ideas and artwork to a range of people at all levels.
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Experience of developing effective systems and procedures to ensure a consistent and professional output from the work of the department.

Desirable:

Knowledge of motion graphics software such as After Effects.
Proficient in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Benefits Package:

Salary commensurate with experience
Pension plan with 3% employer contribution
Death in Service Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Program
- Product discounts
- 1 day working from home per week
- Modern working environment with free on site parking.

If you are looking for an exciting industry, with a genuine career path then this is the role for you!Get in touch NOW, with your up to date CV…e-mail or call me on if your require any further information prior to confidentially submitting your application.