Graphic Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
FASTSIGNS Kingston are an award-winning, established sign makers servicing businesses of all sizes in the local area, offering a wide range of bespoke solutions from pull-up banner to fabricated letters we are set up to manufacture the majority of our products and services in-house.
We are looking to recruit an experienced designer, with a positive, can-do attitude to create and amend artwork, liaise with clients on their design needs and communicate efficiently with the production team
The successful candidate must:
- Have extensive experience using the Adobe creative suite with emphasis on Ilustrator
- Be able to produce print ready artwork
- Be able to use their creative ability to make a clients brief a reality
- Be able to work to deadlines and priotitise tasks
- Have great communication skills with both customers and the rest of the team
- Have a valid driving licence/ be able to commute to Ewell road
The successful candidate would ideally have experience in the signs/ exhibition/events industries
Development and training opportunities are available for the right candidate who it looking to expand their knowledge and skill in the design/ signage industry
Competative salary dependant on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Commercial Printing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graphic Designer roles across FASTSIGNS Kingston's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Commercial Printing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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