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Graphic Designer

Role summary: 

• You will be responsible for a range of client accounts, applying high levels of technical knowledge and expertise to create bespoke graphic design, brand communications, marketing and web-based solutions that offer a great user experience and exceed client needs and expectations.
• Design and create website designs using a range of creative software and applications.
• You will be responsible for producing high-quality work that is delivered on time and within budget.
• You will act as first point of contact for all client enquiries and build excellent relationships with clients.
• You will provide support to colleagues and contribute to the overall development and performance of company goals and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the client using examples to see which ideas best suit their needs.
• Preparation of concepts, showing the background research, key messages and how the different elements of the design work together.
• Design the layout structure – or 'grid' – for your print designs.
• Work with the development team to design the framework – or 'architecture' – of websites and choose which fonts, colours and backgrounds to use.
• You will produce designs using a good working knowledge of design techniques and a combination of software programs.
• Ensuring a new design can be smoothly integrated into the client's existing brand, for instance linking with any existing literature and adverts etc.
• Implement designs to all specified areas of the project.
• Organise quotations from external suppliers and follow internal purchase order procedures.
• Put in measures to deal with client changes / amends.
• Complete any amends and refine any designs ready for the client to sign off. 
• Organise the distribution of designs when required.
• Complete the client sign off procedure.
• Prepare artwork ready for print and deliver to the chosen third party supplier. 
• Prepare assets ready for development and deliver to the development team. 
• Organise the distribution of printers’ proofs.
• Process and log sign off emails following systems associated with these procedures.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues providing detailed activity reports and project updates.
• Provide time and project cost estimates to the Head of Design / Creative Director.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Head of Design.
• Any other duties as required.

About you: 

• Preferred degree in Graphic Design or similar area of study.
• At least one years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other teams.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.