graphic designer

An exciting opportunity for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our in-house design team in Frome, Somerset. Working closely with the Lead Designer, the selected candidate will provide support to the marketing and product departments in various design tasks, encompassing both print and digital design. Strong graphic design and typography skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and creation of catalogues and lookbooks
• Supporting the Lead Designer on all aspects of packaging design for all new and existing ranges including textiles, furniture, lighting and Christmas and all the different elements for each range
• Supporting the Digital Design Manager in creating digital assets for web and mobile
• Design layouts and typography for press materials including lookbooks, cutout image directories, gift guides and press releases
• Illustrations for bounceback, advertisements or promotions
• Ensure consistency of the Cox & Cox brand across various marketing channels
• Collate images and text for creating catalogue pages
• Meticulous and thorough checking of pages pre-press
• Collate design corrections from various departments
• Assist with finalising print-ready artwork
• Create final pdfs and circulate them to other departments
• Assist with uploading artwork to printers
• Checking and correcting proofs
• Obtain print quotes when necessary
• Ensure production deadlines are met

Skills & Experience

• A degree and/or equivalent in-house or agency experience in a similar design role with a minimum
• 1+ years experience
• Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite
• A strong portfolio demonstrating aspects of print and digital design across various customer touchpoints
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to create beautiful layouts and design work to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, proactive and collaborative attitude to working
• Excellent time management and organisational qualities
• Illustration skills

Environment

• A degree and/or equivalent in-house or agency experience in a similar design role with a minimum 1+ years experience
• Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite
• A strong portfolio demonstrating aspects of print and digital design across various customer touchpoints
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to create beautiful layouts and design work to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, proactive and collaborative attitude to working
• Excellent time management and organisational qualities
• Illustration skills

Benefits

• Be part of an exciting g, growing and progressive company where thoughts and opinions are listened to
• 37.5 hour working week Monday - Friday 8.30 - 5pm with one hour for lunch
• 25 days annual leave per year + bank holidays
• Extra day off for every year of employment up to a maximum of 30 days
• Bonus birthday day off
• Pension
• Generous staff discounts

Please include your portfolio with your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Frome: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: COX001