Senior Graphic Designer

Company description

Design Hive Ltd are a multi-award-winning branding agency with creativity is at the heart of everything we do, from branding and graphic design to building websites that deliver amazing results. We help small businesses and organisations (with 1-50 employees) review, redefine, and refresh with a consistent brand, marketing collateral and a website that dominates their marketplace.

Job description

Design Hive Ltd are looking for a talented in-house or remote senior graphic designer to join our growing team. Finding the right person to fit in with our fun and friendly team, is our goal. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of design, with the ability to vary style and layouts depending on the project and client.

If you think you have what it takes to bring ideas to life with visual impact, we want to hear from you.

The role is varied and provides the opportunity to work in many different sectors such as food, drink, hospitality, retailing, professional services, tourism, leisure and more. You will have a good understanding of preparing jobs for print from first ideas through to final execution. You will work closely with the Creative Director to produce a diverse range of exciting projects.

More specifically, you’ll get to:

• Design on-brand creative solutions for a variety of uses: websites, print design, email campaigns, social media graphics, branding, packaging, signage and event and exhibition graphics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver designs that are creative, useful, and on brief
• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and meet their needs
• Answer incoming calls in a timely, polite and professional manner. Having the ability to ask the right questions to enable you to deal with the call effectively or direct them to the appropriate person
• Organise emails on a daily basis, replying to emails or directing to colleagues
• Proof projects before clients or creative director review work
• Deal with general enquiries
• Help in other departments during busy times
• And other activities that the company requires

Requirements:

• A good understanding of our company brand is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with excellent telephone manner
• A minimum of three years experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree/HND in digital design, graphic design, or a related field
• Proven experience in a professional digital design role
• A portfolio of previous digital and design work to showcase experience and creativity
• Solid knowledge of design software programs, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
• Working knowledge of core Microsoft programmes, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
• Experience using Google Suite
• Knowlegde of Adobe XD or Figma
• Positive, can-do attitude, driven and committed
• Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects
• A team player with exceptional organisational and technical skills
• Ability to work across a broad range of industries and meet publishing deadlines
• A good standard of education, ideally 5 GSCE passes or equivalent
• A passion to get involved with our social media platforms and help with marketing duties
• Work on new ideas to help with company processes and documentation
• You must be based within the UK

Nice to have

• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems
• Experience using Mailchimp
• Assist with website content management, maintenance, and advertising
• Experience using a CRM such as ClickUp or similar and Zapier
• Good understanding of social media platforms

When applying, please complete the assessment and answer all questions.

Schedule:

• Part-time: 15-20 hours per week
• Must be available across 3-5 days a week anytime between 9am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Remote working with non local employees or freelancers
• Company pension
• Company events
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Your birthday off!

Salary:

£22,000 - £27,000 pro rata per year

Due to the flexibility of this role, salary will be based on experience and hours worked.

If this sounds like you, please send through your CV/employment history and covering letter. Please also send through any related portfolio work.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Salary: £22,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

• Are you applying for employed or freelance work?
• Where are you located?
• Are you applying for remote work or office based work?
• Can you use one of the following; Adobe XD or Figma?

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/04/2023