Junior Graphic Designer
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Graphic Designer required for an award-winning agency based in Mirfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who can work with the wider team and share a passion and empathy for design trends.
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Someone who can put their own preferences to one side, face challenging situations and solve user problems in both print and digital – all whilst considering the needs of the wider team and key stakeholders. In short, you’ll be a champion of the User and help with the look and feel of all our products. You’ll need to be able to demonstrate your skills and knowledge with a portfolio of work.
The designer will be joining a company that puts its customers at the heart of everything that they do. They listen to their clients and deliver what they want in software upgrades. They are able to do this, as they have excellent employees who are really appreciated, well-rewarded and motivated to share the passion for quality. The company has grown fantastically over the last few years and has recently moved into new offices. The atmosphere / corporate culture is one that encourages people to grow.
Personal Skills Required
- Excellent attention to detail
- A friendly and approachable attitude
- Work well in teams as well as individually
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Trustworthy and amicable
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to pass on and share knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Technical Skills Required
- 2/3 portfolio examples of completed design projects
- Hands-on experience with image editing software, like Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in InDesign with a particular focus on layout
- Experience in using Sketch and familiar with UI trends
- Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colours, fonts and layouts to create engaging solutions
- Excellent attention to visual details and finishing
- Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team
Responsibilities
- Work on design projects, from conception to delivery
- Design original pieces, including layout, illustration and infographics
- Refine images, fonts and layouts using graphic design software
- Apply typography techniques
- Generate ideas to portray concepts and effectively advertise products
- Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects
- Liaise with marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met
- Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools
Required Experience
- 1+ years of agency experience actively using required skills
Advantage Skills
- Interest in Video and Motion Graphics
- Driving licence
What we’re offering
- Very competitive salary based on experience
- 22 Days Holiday + Christmas to New Year
- Birthday Duvet Day – Extra days holiday
- Bonus Scheme/assessed annually around the business success
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Life insurance
- Training/Development Opportunities
- Free Parking
- Working Flexibility
- Remote Working
- Pension (Auto Enrolment)
- Mileage Expenses
- Unlimited Tea & Coffee