Graphic Designer

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Graphic Designer to join a leading manufacturing and distribution business in Ramsgate. The successful candidate will manage design projects, create artwork, and support digital and print marketing efforts. Essential skills include proficiency in graphic design tools, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. A degree in graphic design is required, along with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant work. Salary ranges from £20,000 to £27,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience generating design concepts required.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign necessary.
• Understanding of designing for e-commerce, e.g., email templates and banners.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Marketing with various design tasks.
• Create print-ready artwork to tight deadlines.
• Understand and execute design projects from concept to final artwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Layout and typographic skills

Ability to work independently

Creative and innovative approach

Good communication skills

Project management skills

Knowledge of HTML and CSS

Education

Degree in graphic design or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Keyshot 3D

Job description

Overview

My client, a manufacturing and distribution business who are a market leader in their field, have created an outstanding opportunity for a motivated person with a can‑do attitude looking to jump start their career as a Graphics Designer. Working in a fast‑paced environment, the successful candidate will need to be confident and adept at working autonomously, as well as in collaboration with the Graphics and Marketing teams. The role will involve supporting Sales and Marketing across a number of activities, and will cross over into digital channels as well as the more traditional print. Previous experience of working in an office based Graphic Design department is essential and video editing skills would be a plus in this role.

Skills required for the Graphic Designer

• Ambitious and talented Graphic Designer with bags of energy and outstanding design work
• Impeccable attention to detail and strong layout and typographic skills.
• Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines and across several work streams, while maintaining the highest standards
• We are looking for someone who can take ownership of design corrections and create print ready artwork to tight deadlines
• A creative and innovative approach that welcomes new ideas
• Ability to see your designs through from concept to artwork
• Methodical and able to maintain image databases
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• You’ll be confident at working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good project management skills and the ability to communicate well

Experience required for the Graphic Designer

• A degree in graphic design (or equivalent)
• Experience generating design concepts
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• An understanding of designing for e-commerce, e.g. email templates and banners
• Experience of image‑retouching
• Knowledge of 3D‑modelling software
• Knowledge of video editing and 3D software would be beneficial: Filming, using DSLR cameras, Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects), Rendering: Keyshot 3D

A portfolio that demonstrates all the above will be required upon application, please.

Job Details

Graphic Designer

Location: Ramsgate

Salary: £20,000 to £27,000 pa DOE

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

About Morgan Jones

This role is being handled by Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants. We have been established as a quality recruitment business for over 17 years with a reputation for fair and equal representation. We see each applicant as an individual and will treat you accordingly. We would love to talk to you to give you more information about our client and discuss the role.

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