Graphic Designer
We’re looking to appoint a Graphic Design Lead who can bring the charity’s vision to life with expert-level design skills and an organised, focused approach to the creative direction of projects and marketing campaigns.
Position: Graphic Design Lead
Location: Hybrid/Swindon
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking
Close Date: 6 August 2023. First interviews will be online on 14th August, 2023.
The Role
You’ll work with the Head of Media Production and the Brand Manager to ensure the organisations output is high quality and on-brand. You’ll have the skills needed to lead on projects and enable a team of creatives to do their best work.
Working within the marketing and communications department schedule, develop and communicate the creative direction of projects and marketing campaigns from concept to delivery, providing the necessary direction for your design reports.
Responsibilities include:
- Fulfil briefs in line with strategic objectives, brand structure and visual identity
- Lead and be responsible for the quality of all design coming out from the media production team
- Manage, guide and brief suppliers in relation to the brand and oversee the quality
- Help to manage the integrity of the brand across the organisation
- Work with colleagues to organise and manage design projects from concepts through to delivery
- Work with the Print and Production Co-ordinator to develop creative solutions to new and old products – considering quality, price and sustainability
- Lead, direct and develop workflow process and capacity for the design area
- Team management
About You
As Graphic Design Lead, you will have formal design training/undergraduate degree and/or proven experience working as a professional graphic designer, as well as:
- Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Experience in print production, delivering high-quality results
- Experience in producing design assets for digital outputs across web, film and social media
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
The organisation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.
You may also have experience in areas such as Graphic Design, Graphic Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Graphic Design Lead, Creative Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.