Graphic Designer

Resource Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Graphic Designer for a 12-14 month contract in Poole. The role involves creating visual content for marketing across digital and print platforms. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and a strong portfolio, along with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 31 days holiday

Free car parking

Life assurance

Excellent training

Team building events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work, particularly in branding, print, and digital design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• A solid understanding of typography and layout principles.
• Exceptional time-management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing & producing high quality marketing materials including brochures and catalogues.
• Creating striking digital content for email campaigns and social media.
• Working with the product team to develop branded content.
• Assist with photo editing and creating image composites.
• Develop creative packaging concepts and labels.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Overview

Graphic Designer

Job Location: Poole, Dorset (nr Fleetsbridge)

Job Type: Contract - 12 - 14 months

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 4pm

Benefits

• Up to 31 days holiday to start including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days with service and the option to buy 4 days additional holiday every year
• Free car parking
• Various discounts available for shopping / cinema / gyms etc.
• Life assurance
• Fun, modern and friendly working environment
• Excellent training
• Regular company team building events

Role overview

We are currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer for a well-established design, manufacture and distributor of homeware products based in Poole. This role is for a 12 - 14 month maternity contract.

Within this role you will be creating visual content to showcase the brand across digital & print to resonate with their audience.

Key duties

• Designing & producing high quality marketing materials including brochures, catalogues, signage etc
• Creating striking digital content for email campaigns, website banners, product pages & social media.
• Working with the product team to develop branded content for new product launches
• Assist with photo editing, retouching, and creating image composites for product photography.
• Develop creative packaging concepts and labels

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work, particularly in branding, print, and digital design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• A solid understanding of typography and layout principles.
• Exceptional time-management and organisational skills.
• A working knowledge of Shopify, WordPress, 123-Reg, Lightspeed & Netalogue is a plus, but not essential.

How to apply / Additional information

For more information about this brilliant role, please contact our Recruitment Team on (phone number removed) or send your CV.

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

Resource Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. It is the policy of the Company to take all reasonable steps to ensure that each applicant is assessed only in accordance on the basis of their qualifications, skills and abilities to perform the relevant duties without prejudice in regards to background, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability or gender.

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