ENVIRONMENT:

A company who mainly operates within the motor vehicle industry, covering retail, rentals, and manufacturing divisions, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Digital and Graphics Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves producing a range of visually striking assets across digital and print media for the group, including but not limited to social media graphics, website content, mailshots, billboards, marketing collateral, and brand portfolios.

DUTIES:

• Design visually compelling assets that meet brand guidelines and project goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and deliver effective visual solutions.
• Develop digital and print materials for various platforms, including websites and social media.
• Manage and update brand files, ensuring consistent visual representation.
• Work alongside copywriters to create cohesive visual and written content.
• Conduct research to stay informed on design trends and industry best practices.
• Ensure high-quality standards in all designs, optimised for web and print use.
• Assist with the visual presentation of brands and companies on social media.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate design elements into websites.
• Support the creation and maintenance of group portfolios with accurate visual representation.
• Propose creative ideas to enhance the overall design aesthetic and user experience.
• Handle multiple projects efficiently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You must include a link to your portfolio containing items you designed yourself.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital and graphic design
• Proven ability to interpret briefs and produce compelling visual solutions
• Expertise in designing assets for websites, brand files, and social media
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with Affinity Designer or Sketch for Mac (advantageous)
• Strong collaboration skills with copywriters to create engaging social content
• Solid understanding of UX/UI principles for enhanced user experience
• Knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap is beneficial
• Up-to-date with digital trends and standards to improve user engagement across their platforms

ATTRIBUTES:

• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to independently manage projects from brief to completion.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

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