Junior Graphic Designer / Production Assistant

Mistral Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a passionate Junior Designer / Production Assistant to join their growing team. This full-time role involves working on a variety of projects within the publishing and events sector, providing opportunities for personal development. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe CC, have a degree in graphic design, and possess strong communication and organisational skills. A design portfolio will be required as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe CC suite (including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to design for both print and digital formats.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality materials in print and digital formats.
• Work across various products and support different teams.
• Manage production workflows from conception to delivery.

Skills

Proficient with Adobe CC suite

Eye for layout

Art direction passion

Design for print and digital

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Degree or equivalent in graphic design

Job description

This is a remote working position, although there is an office in Maidstone that you are able to work in if you prefer and on occasion required to go to for meetings and training..

Junior Designer / Production Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate junior designer or recent graduate (or equivalent) looking to get their start as a graphic designer in the publishing and events sector.

My client is looking for a full time junior designer / production assistant to join our team.

Working on the group’s growing portfolio of events, publications and digital products, this is a busy and demanding job, offering scope for personal development and career growth.

You will be joining an exciting, fast paced and growing company where you will be assisting the Senior Designer to work on leading UK and international events, publications and digital products within the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science sectors.

Responsibilities

• As part of the design team, you will work across a broad range of products, producing high quality materials in print and digital formats
• Supporting the sales, marketing, events and editorial teams you will work across all areas of the business
• Design and art working of brand campaign assets.
• Managing production workflows and taking projects from conception to delivery

About you :

• Proficient with Adobe CC suite of apps (inc. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• An eye for layout and typographic skills
• A passion for art direction
• Able to design for print and digital formats
• Motivated to help drive success and growth of the company
• You will have a proven ability to work accurately and quickly
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills
• You can work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Active interest in current design, media and social trends
• A degree or similar in graphic design

You will be asked to prepare an example of your design work, this may include a design portfolio of work, and / or a design website of work