Middleweight Graphic Designer

Role: Middleweight Graphic Designer – Castleford

Salary: up to £35k per annum

WorkingHours: Monday – Wednesday 8:30-5 office based. Thursday - Friday working from home. 4pm finish Friday.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Plus extra day annual leave given for Birthday.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional day holiday leave.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• WeCare subscription, providing 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Discount and Recognition by Aon platform.

Elevation Recruitment Group - Marketing Division are excited to be working exclusively with a family run business who provide high quality, premium market leading products.

General overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Middleweight Graphic Designer to join our in-house design team, working closely with our Group Creative Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their proficiency in both print and digital design, as well as a proven track record of delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts, impactful storytelling and design solutions for various marketing materials, including but not limited to:

• Print collateral such as brochures, flyers, posters, and packaging
• Digital assets such as website graphics, social media content, email campaigns, and online advertisements
• Translate marketing objectives into creative designs that effectively communicate our brand message and resonate with our target audience
• Take ownership of design projects from concept to completion, ensuring all deliverables are of the highest quality and align with brand guidelines
• Work closely with other members of the design team to brainstorm ideas, provide feedback, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually improve our design processes and capabilities
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide updates on progress, and address any feedback or revisions

Core Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field (ideally)
• Proven professional experience in graphic design, preferably in a fast-paced agency or in-house creative environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software
• Experience with both 2D and 3D graphics
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts to team members and stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating innovative and visually compelling designs
• Experience working on projects across multiple platforms and channels, with a focus on both print and digital mediums

Portfolio requirements:

• A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and creative solutions
• Demonstration of campaigns from concept to delivery
• Demonstration of conceptualisation of design
• Showcasing commercial applications and rationale of campaigns- seeing it through to delivery