Junior Graphic Designer

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Junior Designer to join our creative team. The role is extremely varied and offers the opportunity to work across many different areas.

You’ll be developing creative concepts and artwork across both print and digital formats – everything from brochures and large format print, to websites, animation and social assets.

You’ll need excellent practical and technical knowledge of Adobe CS and diligent attention to detail is a must. You’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas on every brief and campaign.

Ideally you’ll have worked in an agency or internal team for a couple of years. You’ll report directly to our Design Lead and Creative Director.

Please note: This role isn’t a trainee position, you must have the required level of experience to be considered.

What progression looks like

Through 121s and mentoring, we’ll work with you on a 1 to 2-year progression plan to get you to mid-weight level – which could see you focus on creative, design, motion or artwork.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing creative briefs from concept to artwork
• Brand development, campaigns, design for print, digital/web, storyboarding, animation and video editing
• Adapting existing artwork and retouching imagery
• Ensuring work is consistent, accurate and follows client brand guidelines
• Setting up, managing and archiving artwork files
• Managing and updating client’s brand assets
• Proofing artwork prior to print and checking printers’ proofs
• Contributing ideas and bringing your own perspective to briefs
• Collaborating with agency colleagues, harnessing their expertise, learning from them and sharing your own knowledge and ideas

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in particular, Adobe XD and AfterEffects ideally.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Critical thinking – applying your knowledge and experience to mitigate risks and ensure smooth delivery of work
• Flexibility and agility to deal with client demands, you’ll need the ability to shift focus and priorities quickly.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and develop personally.

Attributes we look for:

• A commitment to great work that works. This is what we create and deliver for our clients. It’s the thing that makes a difference to their business and to our reputation.
• A love of our industry – a point of view and an eagerness to tackle challenging (yet rewarding) work.
• A collaborative approach to work – no-one is better than everyone here.
• A client first mindset – you’ll be driven by their success; it’s how we measure ours.

What we can offer you.

Over the last 15 years we’ve enjoyed success on the back of great work and exceptional client service.

We’ve grown largely based on our reputation for great work that works, and we have a strong and enviable client portfolio which spans many sectors.

Our broad range of clients means you’ll work with exciting start-ups, ambitious scale-ups and well recognised brands.

We work in an open, friendly and non-heirarchical way, where everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Whether it’s with clients or colleagues, we believe that together we’re better – it’s at the heart of our you thrive, we thrive philosophy.

Some of the benefits of working here:

• 28 days holiday (plus Bank hols)
• Pension contribution
• Free parking
• Free drinks, fruit, biscuits and treats
• Regular 1-2-1s focussed on your development
• Mentoring from senior people within the agency
• Social activities

To be considered, please send a covering letter outlining why we’d be crazy to not see you, CV and your portfolio.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000 – £26,000 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking