In House Graphic Designer

Generator Hostels ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Gym membership contribution

Health plan

Life assurance

2 free nights across hostels

Employee recognition events

Job summary

Generator Hostels ltd. in London is seeking an In-House Graphic Designer to join the Marketing team at Generator HQ. You will create compelling concepts and develop an on-brand visual language across digital and print channels, with a strong portfolio to prove your prowess.

You will lead design concepts, support global collateral, and craft social media assets while preserving our brand style. Collaboration with the Marketing Director and mentoring a junior designer are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years graphic design experience with a strong portfolio across digital and print
• Experience creating on-brand marketing materials and visual language from identity guidelines
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator (and video tools a bonus)
• Ability to lead junior designers and deliver to strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Create on-brand marketing materials (brochures, posters, presentations, newsletters)
• Lead concept generation for a range of projects with guidance from Marketing Director
• Support global marketing collateral (posters, signage, menus, merchandise)
• Produce social media collateral and branding assets for various platforms
• Compile and edit videos for editorial content using video tools
• Lead and develop a junior designer to support team goals
• Maintain and evolve the brand visual style across all outputs
• Assist with social copywriting and engaging content ideas
• Ensure projects meet specifications and deadlines
• Share innovative design ideas to engage consumers

Skills

Typography

Layout

Branding

Social media

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

We are looking for an In-House Graphic Designer to join our Marketing department at Generator HQ in London. As a talented designer, you will be confident in creating new concepts and used to producing exceptional work with a strong portfolio to prove it. You’ll be experienced with creating a visual language from identity and guidelines; and producing collateral for digital and print channels alike.

ABOUT GENERATOR

Generator is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're a lifestyle accommodation brand. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. No biggie. Fast Company named us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree. And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wants a pretty awesome In-House Graphic Designer.

Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Generator offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Generator in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart.

BEING YOURSELF is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

• Create on-brand marketing materials including: brochures, booklets, flyers, invitations, presentations, newsletters, posters, etc
• Lead with the creation of design concepts for a range of projects with guidance and support from the Marketing Director
• Support with marketing and design collateral for all Generator properties around the world in the creating, editing and art working of posters, flyers, menus, signage, merchandise, etc
• Creating Social Media collateral, advertisements and branding assets like Instagram Stories, Linkedin posts, Facebook banners, etc.
• Compiling videos, cutting and putting them together to create high quality editorial content and be the expert in the tools and processes we use to create these
• Leading and developing a junior team member to support team goals
• Preserving and refining a strong brand visual style across all design produced
• Social copywriting experience is appreciated
• Ensure projects are delivered to specification and clear deadlines are met
• Understand best design practices to enable evolution of assets and templates
• Pitch in with your own ideas to help find innovative ways to engage our consumers

Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.

WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA

• Passionate, motivated willing to get stuck into projects
• Strong typography, layout and technical skills
• Meticulously organised, and great eye for detail
• Interested in travel and hospitality
• Able to fire up new ideas all the time and open to try new things
• Social Media savvy, always looking for ways to visually stand out from other brands and competitors
• Witty and clever sense of humour that pushes boundaries and helps develop ideas that communicate within the Generator tone of voice

YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years graphic design experience and eager to further learn, by supporting a fast-paced function in an ever expanding company
• Experience and understanding of print process, art working and digital design
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual skills and ideas carried out across multiple channels.
• A high-level knowledge and experience in using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are essential. Adobe Premier and/or After Effects - Video editing and animation would be a bonus.)
• Capable to see projects through from brief to completion – including understanding the importance of Brand Guidelines.
• Be a confident designer, with an eye for detail and presentation, whilst being receptive to feedback and able to handle input from members of the team.
• Keep up to date with trends and enjoy sharing ideas with the wider team

OUR HQ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (there’s ton’s of them & ever increasing!)

• Birthdayholiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation of 25 days
• EmployeeBounty Program providing opportunities to earn up to £1,000 for new hirereferrals with no cap on number of referrals made
• Companycontribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees
• IdeasAward - Quarterly award to double pay for 1 month to employee with mostvaluable suggestion/feedback
• Healthplan allowing cash back on dental, vision & private GP appointmen
• Employerfunded life assurance at two times base salary to cover death in servicelump sum payment
• Employerfunded income protection to cover 50% of base salary to cover prolongedabsence from work due to incapacity
• 2free nights’ accommodation across any hostels (subject to availability
• Reducedroom rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in15 locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted
• Socialevents and celebrations calendar
• Variousemployee recognition schemes and Onlinelearning tools

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