Junior Graphic Design

We are currently looking for a junior graphic designer to join our team .You will be working for a well-known brand. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to grow their portfolio & skill set. We need a really strong designer who can work independently on their creative ideas and then closely with the marketing team to bring their ideas to life. We need someone who is highly talented, driven, focused and prepared to get stuck in with all areas of the work. Need to be able to work to strict deadlines & task briefs.

A head full of creative and innovative ideas is a must along with confident skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You will work closely with our marketing team on creative development & execution. Must have strong presentation skills and must be able to execute a brief given.

• Experience within the retail industry will be advantageous
• Full understanding of working with InDesign, illustrator & Photoshop.
• Design eye-catching marketing materials including digital & print ads, social media graphics, emailers & banners, newsletters, & ad hoc promotional materials based on internal briefs.
• Conceptualising, designing and executing in-store signage, product graphics for ATL & BTL elements.
• Learning and assisting with studio photography.
• Supporting the marketing team by providing assistance during photoshoots and events as needed.
• Compilation of activation media.
• Social media content (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Tik Tok)
• Basic Animation (gifs, Video creation + Editing)
• Packaging, Labels, Ad Hoc creative elements.
• Conceptualisation and production of fresh ideas for online /digital material and print to be shot in the in-house studio.
• Executing against briefs. 
• Ensuring all work aligns with brand positioning & guidelines.
• Weekly Competitive Retail Research: Digital & In Store. 
• Image Retouching.
• Proficient in: InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator as well as any additional creative cloud suite programmes advantageous
• After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro (advantageous)
• Microsoft Office efficient Understanding of digital and print principles i.e. Repro & Layout
• Attention to detail (critical)
• Understanding of social media platforms and how to create collateral for the platforms
• Up to date with key digital & industry related trends
• Adhere to all material deadlines

Skills:

• Proactive, Driven and self-motivated
• Positive disposition with a willingness to learn and improve 
• Able to take creative direction & constructive feedback
• Organised, deadline-driven & has good time management skills 
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks
• Forward thinking and able to take initiative
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Trustworthy & reliable
• Strong conceptual skills Graphic design skill for print
• Copywriting skill advantageous

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage Decision
• Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth You care!!