Senior Graphic Designer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
benefits
Posted
13 Jul 2018
Closes
30 Jul 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A Senior Graphic Designer is sought by a leading hair salon and retail chain. With over 250 salons in the UK, they are looking for an accomplished design professional to join their team based in Coventry.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Digital, as Senior Graphic Designer you will create and develop a wide range of print and digital marketing collateral to be used globally across various channels. Your day to day duties will include:

-Design and develop a vast range of print and digital based multi-brand marketing material, ranging from point of sale, posters & leaflets, wall vinyls, web & email assets, eCommerce assets, memos & newsletters and presentation templates.
-Plan, develop and research design concepts and branding.
-Maintain an awareness of competitors and emerging trends.
-Act as a brand guardian, developing a common look and feel across all material, ensuring all creative meets the brand guidelines for each brand profile across the UK and US.
-Brand development - aid in the creation and implementation of new brands being introduced to the portfolio, as well as reinvigorate and reinvent existing brands when required.
-End to end management of workload - including designing, amending, proofing and printing.
-Clear understanding of campaigns across different concepts to ensure key projects are prioritised.
-Deliver well executed designs under tight timeframes.
-Take the lead on projects, making sure all creative meets the brief, whilst delegating to and influencing the more junior members of the team.
-Mentor less experienced members of the team, providing creative direction and constructive feedback, sharing knowledge and best practises.
-Be accountable for conducting regular one to one meetings, working with the Junior Designer in setting clear briefs and achievable objectives.
-Work alongside the eCommerce Team and wider Marketing Team, ensuring all campaigns and creatives are executed in keeping across all digital platforms.
-Liaise with the marketing team and wider stakeholders to determine key objectives and requirements, ensuring creative is appropriate based on the commercial needs.

The successful Senior Graphic Designer will demonstrate:

-A minimum of 3 years experience as a Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer or similar role
-Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or related field
-Strong portfolio of completed design projects which demonstrates work and techniques appropriate to the role
-Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
-Highly creative individual with strong aesthetic skills
-Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and concepts
-Solid understanding of pre-press and print production
-Attention to visual details and quality assurance
-A team player, able to work within a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously and independently

Benefits:

-GBP33,000 salary
-3% pension contribution
-1 x salary Death in Service
-50% discount on hair services
-Access to companys online flexible benefits website
-Free on-site parking
-Easily commutable via public transport (from the train station and via regular buses)
-23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Senior Graphic Designer

Coventry, Warwickshire

GBP33,000 + benefits