Graphic Designer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer within our Design and Marketing team. This is a brand new position, with a start date of January 2016.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 08:00 to 12:00
38 hours per week

Context of Job and Key Relationships:

• To contribute to the success of the design team by providing creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense.
• Working with the artwork team to ensure all presented designs will translate into printed packaging across all mediums. Confidence to present and explain ideas to clients and colleagues is required.
• The post holder will work alongside QA, Packing, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Repro and Print suppliers.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Working on campaigns for key launches: packaging through to in-store display and print advertisements
• Collating project requirements via a brief form and meetings
• Providing design options for each project that fit the clients' needs as well as options that push the boundaries in order to keep the brand style current
• Amending designs according to the clients' final comments
• Competitor and trend research and evaluations
• Working to our clients and international brand design guidelines
• Organizing own workload ensuring all deadlines are met, working overtime if necessary
• Keeping up to date and organised records of work and filing work appropriately
• To carry out any other tasks commensurate with this post

Qualifications / Experience:

• Commercial FMCG experience is essential
• Industry experience of designing across a wide range of packaging, POS and marketing material
• Strong mac skills in CC
• A good understanding of packaging print processes and how to design to the limitations
• Experience of working to brand guidelines
• Organised and personable, able to communicate effectively with your colleagues and suppliers alike
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinker
• Fully experienced in creating and amending artwork
• Reliable, enthusiastic and happy to hit the ground running
• Ability to follow pre-set procedures / practices

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on 'Apply' and follow a short application process.