Middleweight Graphic Designer

Role: Middleweight Graphic Designer – Castleford

Salary: up to £35k per annum

Working Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8:30-5 office based. Thursday - Friday working from home. 4pm finish Friday.

Benefits:

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
Plus extra day annual leave given for Birthday.
Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional day holiday leave.
Annual bonus scheme.
Salary sacrifice scheme.
WeCare subscription, providing 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
Discount and Recognition by Aon platform.
Elevation Recruitment Group - Marketing Division are excited to be working exclusively with a family run business who provide high quality, premium market leading products.

General overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Middleweight Graphic Designer to join our in-house design team, working closely with our Group Creative Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their proficiency in both print and digital design, as well as a proven track record of delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts, impactful storytelling and design solutions for various marketing materials, including but not limited to:

Print collateral such as brochures, flyers, posters, and packaging
Digital assets such as website graphics, social media content, email campaigns, and online advertisements
Translate marketing objectives into creative designs that effectively communicate our brand message and resonate with our target audience
Take ownership of design projects from concept to completion, ensuring all deliverables are of the highest quality and align with brand guidelines
Work closely with other members of the design team to brainstorm ideas, provide feedback, and contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continually improve our design processes and capabilities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide updates on progress, and address any feedback or revisions
Core Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field (ideally)
Proven professional experience in graphic design, preferably in a fast-paced agency or in-house creative environment
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software
Experience with both 2D and 3D graphics
Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts to team members and stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating innovative and visually compelling designs
Experience working on projects across multiple platforms and channels, with a focus on both print and digital mediums
Portfolio requirements:

A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and creative solutions
Demonstration of campaigns from concept to delivery
Demonstration of conceptualisation of design
Showcasing commercial applications and rationale of campaigns- seeing it through to delivery