Job Description: Full Time Graphic Designer
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for high quality design and layout, a strong portfolio of previous work, and the ability to bring ideas to life through compelling visuals. This role involves working closely with book production and editorial teams to create impactful designs that align with product requirements and resonate with our audience. The right person for this role will thrive undertaking medium term projects where pace and quality are balanced to produce high quality products on time.
Key Attributes:
* Strong conceptual design thinking
* Ability to understand schedules, work to tight timelines and move between projects as required
* Can understand and adapt to current trends and standards
* Organised, approachable and happy to work as part of a team
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with project teams to understand requirements and translate concepts into visual designs
* Typeset and lay out large book files, being mindful of quality and adhering to available extents
* Design book covers, publicity, posters and other media as required
* Take on board stakeholder feedback, making corrections and improvements and recommending solutions
* Collaborate with colleagues to understand product audience and develop understanding of key elements of educational design such as appropriate fonts, colours, etc
* Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders as needed such as briefing appropriate file types to illustrators
* Edit and optimise images for various platforms, ensuring the highest quality across all media.
* Appropriately manage files and version control through various proof stages using naming conventions, folders, etc as required
* Adapt designs for different audiences and formats, maintaining brand integrity.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
* Carry out quality checks on your own work and prepare and output final files for print.
* Maintain organised backups of previous projects.
* Report regularly on your projects, detailing progress, escalating issues and suggesting solutions.
* Keep up-to-date on trends and advances in graphic design, upskilling as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Experience: 3+ years’ experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design styles and projects through concept to delivery. Strong print and digital knowledge.
* Technical Skills:
o Strong proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required.
* Creativity: Strong conceptual thinking and a keen eye for aesthetics and details. Flexible, creative and enthusiastic
* Communication: Excellent communication skills to present and explain ideas effectively.
* Organisation: Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, with an eye for detail.
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