Publications and Design Manager

Colchester Institute Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a part-time Marketing team manager to lead print, design, photography and print advertising across the College. The 19-hour week runs year-round and includes managing a small creative team.

A portfolio must be sent after applying, and five years' management experience with a graphic design background is essential. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction for the creative team, producing annual prospectuses, and delivering high-volume graphic design and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4/A*-C) or equivalent, including maths and English.
• English Language at grade 6/B.
• Degree in Graphic Design or a relevant subject, or relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage print, design, photography and print advertising across the College.
• Set strategic and creative direction for the creative team.
• Manage a small creative team, prioritising workload and quality control.
• Write project briefs and develop copy for publications and creative assets.
• Oversee projects end to end, from design and production to final sign-off.
• Produce annual prospectuses.
• Produce flyers, posters and banners.
• Produce print and online marketing materials.
• Produce photography and creative assets for integrated campaigns.
• Give guidance and support to deliver high-volume graphic design and photography.
• Work with senior stakeholders and curriculum teams to plan content.

Skills

Copywriting

Proofreading

Project management

Stakeholder management

Brand management

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Print production software

Job description

This part-time management post sits in the Marketing team at Colchester Institute. It leads print, design, photography and print advertising across the College, running projects from brief and copy through to production and sign-off. The 19-hour week runs year-round and includes managing a small creative team. A portfolio must be sent after applying, and five years' management experience with a graphic design background is essential.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage print, design, photography and print advertising across the College
• Set strategic and creative direction for the creative team
• Manage a small creative team, prioritising workload and quality control
• Write project briefs and develop copy for publications and creative assets
• Oversee projects end to end, from design and production to final sign-off
• Produce annual prospectuses
• Produce flyers, posters and banners
• Produce print and online marketing materials
• Produce photography and creative assets for integrated campaigns
• Give guidance and support to deliver high-volume graphic design and photography
• Work with senior stakeholders and curriculum teams to plan content

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4/A*-C) or equivalent, including maths and English
• English Language at grade 6/B
• Degree in Graphic Design or a relevant subject, or relevant industry experience

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' management experience in a creative, marketing, publications or communications environment
• Background in graphic design
• Proven experience producing and managing printed publications, including prospectuses and brochures
• Experience overseeing design and photography functions
• Experience working with external print suppliers
• Extensive experience adapting creative content for print and digital channels

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding copywriting and proof-reading skills
• Strong organisational and project management skills, managing complex schedules and competing deadlines
• Managing multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders and curriculum teams
• Strong editorial judgement and brand management expertise
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Collaborative, detail-driven team working

Other

• Portfolio of work submitted by email after applying