Creative Designer

Tagged Resources Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tagged Resources Ltd in Cardiff invites applications for a Creative Designer to join an established Design Group. Develop and create images by hand and via digital technology or to enhance existing design in order to optimise sales potential.

Ensure publishing disciplines and deadlines are met with Senior/Design Managers. The role requires proficiency with Apple Mac DTP packages (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and ability to translate briefs into engaging designs for UK product categories,

Qualifications

• 3 years previous experience in a similar role.
• Good Communication Skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills with Mac-based workflow.

Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with Apple Mac DTP packages, in particular Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.
• Working to a brief issued by the Design Managers, create new design or manipulate existing artwork to explore formats.
• Take designs through from initial development to final repro for UK product categories.
• Execute 3D visuals for products for in-house and customer presentations.
• Execute 3D mock up samples to understand correct digital file setup and assist with mockups.
• Work with Design Managers to develop ranges for account needs.
• Collaborate with repro to production to ensure accurate manufacturing.
• Contribute to New Product Development ideas.
• Be proactive in design and formatting and show trend awareness.
• Be aware of customer activity and meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Policy and Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Mac Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Deadline driven

Analytical

IT skills

Quick learner

Flexible

Packaging knowledge

Mac skills

New skills adoption

Customer-focused

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

The Company:

An excellent opportunity for a Creative Designer to join and established Design Group. They are looking for someone to develop and create images by hand and via digital technology or to enhance existing design in order to optimise sales potential. Ensure strict compliance with publishing disciplines and deadlines. Develop relationships with Senior/Design Managers and Creative Manager, be able to work to briefs and deliver to given deadlines

The role

• Be fully conversant with relevant Apple Mac DTP packages, in particular Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.


• Working to a brief issued by the Design Managers, create new design or manipulate existing artwork to fully explore all design formats.


• To be able to take designs through from initial development to final repro for all our UK product categories


• To be able to execute 3D visuals for all products areas for in-house and customer presentations.


• To be able to execute 3D mock up samples to gain an accurate understanding of correct digital file set up and to be able to assist with mocking up as required.


• Work closely with the Design Managers to develop ranges to suit individual account needs.


• Work closely with colleagues from repro through to production to ensure accurate product manufacturing


• Actively contribute to New Product Development ideas


• Be proactive in design and formatting and exhibit trend awareness.


• Be aware of customer activity.


• Meet given deadlines not allowing product quality to suffer.


• Be aware of the Company’s Quality Policy.


• Be aware of the Health and Safety Guidelines and promote a high level of safety.

Skills Required:

• 3 years previous experience in a similar role


• Good Communication Skills


• Must be organised and be able to work to tight deadlines.


• Analytical skills.


• Proficient IT skills.


• Quick to pick up new skills/knowledge.


• Flexible to work demands


• Desirable


• Good Commercial understanding of customer requirements


• Advanced IT skills


• Packaging Knowledge.


• Good level of Mac Skills


• Personal Attributes


• Analytical


• Energising & Motivated


• Organised

Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.