Associate Designer

Olberding Brands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary – DOE

Competitive benefits package (Pension,

25 days Holiday per year + 8 Bank Hols

Social events

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle to work

Job summary

Olberding Brand Family in Ashford, UK is seeking an Associate Designer to join our graphic design team. You will support branding projects and packaging design across multiple clients, learning the industry and the brands we serve.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a collaborative, adaptable mindset for a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for growth within our global brand

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years in graphic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Ability to receive and act on feedback from clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Learn storytelling & tactical rationale.
• Contribute across multiple clients and projects.
• Proactively share design knowledge, including inspiration, trends, and tools.

Skills

Project management

Packaging design knowledge

Feedback reception

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe XD

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

Bring your skills and experience to a place where you can make an impact. Browse our current openings and apply today.

A great place to work that fosters a culture of empowerment, collaborative teamwork, and connected capabilities.

Join a team that has been recognizedas one of Cincinnati Enquirer Media’sTop Workplaces 9 times since 2014.

OUR VALUES

PASSION

Exhibits boundless enthusiasm to serve our clients, our company and each other, resulting in unparalleled client experience

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Finds new solutions to existing problems or identifies and leverages new opportunities to advance company or client goals

CURIOSITY

Seeks to improve oneself through learning of any kind: formal training, mentoring, volunteering, etc.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Develops strong internal relationships within and across teams to foster thoughtful, collaborative solutions

TRUSTED ADVISOR

Develops strong external relationships through empathy and service, resulting in heightened client trust and engagement with the company

UPLIFT AND EMPOWER

Views others with a Growth Mindset, believing in their potential and finds ways to help them achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves

PERKS OF BEING PART OF THE OLBERDING BRAND FAMILY

COMPETITIVE PAY

At Olberding Brand Family, we believe in recognizing and rewarding exceptional talent. When you choose to be a part of our team, you can expect a competitive base salary that is commensurate with your skills, experience, and market trends.

ROBUST BENEFITS PACKAGE

Comprehensive benefits package includes health,dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability,critical illness, accident insurance, and 401(k) withcompany match.

FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT

We believe in accommodating our clients and our staff. Approved flexible work arrangements allow team members to balance the duties of work and home life more effectively.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Your well-being matters to us. We provide wellness programs, onsite fitness center at some locations, and resources to help you stay healthy and active.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We invest in our employees’ growth. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, classes, and mentorship programs are part of our commitment to helping you reach your career goals.

WORK CULTURE

Join a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and belonging. At Olberding Brand Family, we foster a supportive and diverse workplace culture where every voice is heard, and employee engagement activities are the norm.

Position:Associate Designer

Location: Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Id:794

# of Openings:1

Associate Designer - Ashford, Kent

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Associate Designer will work with an onsite team to support our client in helping to market the brands they produce, and consumers have come to love. To be successful in this role, you must be able to complete any assigned tactical task, while learning the industry and the brands we serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn storytelling & tactical rationale
• Contribute across multiple clients and projects
• Proactively share design knowledge, including inspiration, trends, and tools

Minimum Required Skills:

• Some project management and organization skills
• Some knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, and production artwork
• Ability to diplomatically receive feedback on their work and work of fellow designers

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Highly creative and inspired, with a sharp eye for detail
• Willing to constantly improve
• Openness and adaptability to change
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed, motivated and require little direction
• Able to prioritize and complete work assignments/projects with a sense of urgency and execution for excellent results
• Effective reading and communication skills
• Strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possess a client service mindset: passionate about servicing the client, the team and other OBF employees
• Ability to operate and be highly productive under pressure and jump in with a collaborative attitude at all times.

Education & Work Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience in graphic design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
• Working knowledge of Adobe XD, After Effects, and/or Premiere is a plus

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary – DOE
• Competitive benefits package (Pension Scheme, Private Medical, Death in Service, Referral bonus)
• 25 days Holiday per year + 8 Bank Holidays
• Social events
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Cycle to work

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.