Junior Designer

Location
Wakefield
Salary
Competitive salary D.O.E
Posted
01 Aug 2017
Closes
29 Aug 2017
Ref
4996
Contact
Applicant Services
Sectors
Engineering, Design
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Junior Designer
Wakefield WF4
Competitive salary D.O.E

THE ROLE
Our client is looking for a Junior Designer to assist in all areas of the design studio.
Working closely with the senior designer, looking closely at current trends and working from design briefs you will create fresh innovative designs for greetings cards across a wide variety of genres for all seasons.

As well as graphic design work, there will be a focus on digital design projects. One responsibility would be to create and maintain the website banners, using digital design skills to piece these together.

The company aims for high quality and great service, designing and manufacturing cards for the UK and overseas. This position is a fantastic opportunity to see your design stocked throughout the country and internationally, particularly for an entry level graphic designer or student to get first-hand experience with a busy but small greeting card company.

JUNIOR DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working closely with the Senior Designer to produce high quality artwork
• Producing print ready artwork, working from a brief
• Design and produce any other printed material as may be required
• Producing digital marketing material for social media, website and eshots
• Thinking creatively in order to produce new ideas and concepts and then presenting these ideas to senior personnel
• Occasional proof checking
• General administrative duties, answering emails and telephone
• Researching current trends and range analysis

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Comfortable working within a small team environment and the ability to receive constructive feedback
• The ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced environment to meet deadlines
• Organised and excellent attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of CC Indesign, CC Photoshop, CC Illustrator and a design based qualification
• Enthusiastic, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Please submit C.V. and attach example of portfolio showcasing previous design work.

Full portfolio will be needed for interview stage.

How to apply
If you wish to be considered for this Junior Designer role click ‘apply’. You will receive an email shortly after your application - you will need to read and respond to this to complete your application.


You must be eligible to work in the UK.


Suitable skills / experience: Artworker, Graphic Designer, Junior Digital Designer