Senior Creative Artworker

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Creative Artworker to join their dynamic team in Ipswich. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality artwork across various marketing channels, including print and digital. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and exceptional attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with designers and marketers, ensuring that all visual communications align with brand guidelines. With a focus on speed and quality, you will manage multiple projects while mentoring junior team members. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a creative production role.

Benefits

Retail Discounts

Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Diversity and Inclusion Community Involvement

Mental Health Support

Learning and Development Access

Professional Membership Fee Coverage

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential for producing high-quality artwork.
• Strong graphic design skills and attention to detail are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality artwork for various marketing channels swiftly and accurately.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure timely delivery of artwork that meets specifications.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)

PowerPoint

Attention to Detail

Creative Production Speed

Graphic Design Skills

File Preparation

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Leadership

Education

Qualifications in Graphic Design or Visual Arts

Experience in Marketing or Creative Agency Roles

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

HTML/CSS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Creative Artworker to join our passionate and driven team based at our client’s site in Ipswich.

As a Senior Creative Artworker, you will be the cornerstone of our creative production team. You will support our fast-paced marketing team by delivering high-quality artwork swiftly and accurately. Your role will involve collaborating with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure our visual communications are compelling and consistent with our brand guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Produce high-quality artwork for various marketing channels, including print, digital, and social media.
2. Collaborate with designers to ensure artwork is delivered on time and meets the required specifications.
3. Retouch, resize, and adapt existing artwork to different formats and channels.
4. Maintain consistency of brand identity across all artwork and materials.
5. Prepare artwork for print and digital publication.
6. Work closely with the marketing team to support campaign needs quickly and precisely.
7. Stay up-to-date with design trends and software updates to keep our production cutting-edge.
8. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
9. Mentor junior artworkers and guide them to maintain high production standards.

Creative Artworking Production:

In a high-functioning, busy environment like ours, the production element of this role's creative artwork is imperative. The success of our marketing campaigns relies heavily on the speed and accuracy of our innovative production. As a Senior Creative Artworker, your ability to produce high-quality artwork swiftly is crucial. You will be expected to work under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality, ensuring every piece of artwork is pixel-perfect and ready for publication.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Speed and Efficiency: Turn around artwork quickly while maintaining high standards. This role demands resilience and a proactive approach to managing heavy workloads.
2. Attention to Detail: Ensure every artwork meets our standards, from colour accuracy to typography, for a polished final product.
3. Multi-Channel Adaptation: Adapt creative assets for various platforms and formats, including print, digital, and social media.
4. Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality measures to ensure error-free artwork aligned with brand guidelines.
5. Leadership: Mentor junior team members, fostering high standards and continuous improvement.

This role is designed for seasoned professionals with substantial experience in creative production. Junior designers or those lacking experience in high-volume, high-pressure environments may find the demands overwhelming.

We seek a highly skilled individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting and can deliver outstanding results consistently.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
2. PowerPoint: Advanced knowledge and ability to create compelling presentations quickly.
3. Eye for Detail: Exceptional attention to ensure high standards in all artwork.
4. Creative Production Speed: Ability to produce quality work efficiently under tight deadlines.
5. Graphic Design Skills: Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and layout.
6. File Preparation: Skilled in preparing files for digital and print outputs.
7. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to articulate design concepts.
8. Time Management: Organisational skills to prioritise and manage tasks effectively.
9. Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-changing environment.
10. Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
11. Team Player: Collaborative mindset for effective teamwork.
12. Leadership: Experience in mentoring junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Qualifications in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
2. Experience in marketing or creative agency roles.
3. Knowledge of motion graphics/video editing software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro) is a plus.
4. Web design knowledge (HTML/CSS) is advantageous.

About You:

1. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
2. Benefits include retail discounts, gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, diversity and inclusion community involvement, mental health support, learning and development access, and professional membership fee coverage.