Graphic Designer

This is a remote position.

Our Client has been supplying proven products and solutions for retail labelling and display since 1977. As one of the largest providers of retail accessories, we deliver shop equipment, innovative security solutions, retail labelling, and packaging to blue-chip retailers across the UK and Europe. Committed to delivering complete solutions to our retail partners, we provide a wide range of proven retail accessories and labelling at the best possible prices.

Established in the UK in 1977, the company is an independently owned and operated provider of innovative LP (loss prevention) and EAS (electronic article surveillance) solutions. Currently, we are doing business in the UK, Europe, US, Canada, and Australia. Our mission is to be the world’s most innovative global retail security provider. We pride ourselves on being responsive and nimble, taking a dynamic approach to combating retail crime around the globe.

Graphic Designer

**Job Purpose:**

Reporting to the Consultant and Business Team, the post holder is responsible for delivering a wide spectrum of marketing and design projects. From website updates, sales and marketing collateral for social media and print, to PowerPoint presentations, tenders, technical sheets, and graphics for exhibitions, the ideal candidate should have a wide breadth of design and marketing skills. Highly organized and responsive to tight deadlines, you will be able to work at times under pressure to provide design and artwork support both independently and following direction.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Creating design work to demanding deadlines
• Overseeing the Marketing and Design collateral shared library and maintaining a clear and accessible filing system and archive for the organization’s use.
• Project ownership – reporting to and liaising with the Global Marketing and Design Manager and the teams in the production of specsheets, user guides, tenders, emailers, and presentations which strengthen the brand and are current in their messaging.
• Updating the website and uploading social media posts when needed.
• Liaising with members of the team to discuss workflow and requirements
• Proactive in keeping an up-to-date overview of the team’s marketing workflow using Smartsheet.
• Help to quickly resolve any issues related to work produced and support other members of the team with problem-solving when the need arises.
• Ensure all artwork produced meets the needs, requirements, and brand values.
• Attend regular Teams meetings to discuss the workload and when needed, in person at the office.
  
  

Requirements

**Person Specification:**

**Part One - Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:**

• Industry experience over an extended period of time
• Industry-relevant qualifications (i.e., HND/BA, Graphic Design)
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs
• Understanding of social media platforms as a marketing tool
• Enthusiastic and passionate about design and marketing
• Proactive with a willing to work attitude
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest design trends
• Creative flair and a good eye for detail
• Confident in presenting work to the wider team
• Strong portfolio of high-quality projects demonstrating experience with a range of projects
• Experience working in both print and digital formats
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
  

**Part Two - Competencies:**

• Able to act proactively and with limited direct supervision, while at the same time recognizing when need issues or support is to be referred to senior managers.
• The interpersonal skills necessary to develop and sustain effective relationships internally, and on behalf of the organization with external bodies and with its suppliers.
• Driven by excellent customer service.
• Able to work accurately with detailed information and to ensure that practical tasks are effectively implemented.
• Comprehensive understanding of graphic design including typography and layout
• Project Management capability
• Understanding of the organization’s business to demonstrate business acumen
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrate the organization’s Key Values at all times