Assistant Graphic Designer

Overview

Assistant Catalogue & Packaging Designer

This role requires a combination of strong design skills and the ability to assist in coordinating product packing briefs. As a member of these dynamic teams, you will contribute to creating visually appealing and engaging catalogues while providing support to our product packing coordinator when needed.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus
• Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
• Group Personal Pension
• Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Commitment to employee development plans
• 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support
• Cycle to work scheme

Other benefits include Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products. 

What will you do on a normal day?

• Supporting the catalogue production team with the design of the UK and overseas catalogues
• Creating finished copy and artwork by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for output
• Work in partnership with the campaign and creative teams to understand briefs, develop project plans and define time frames for pieces of work
• Preparing for delivery of multiple briefs by gathering information and materials
• Building and managing effective day to day relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure communication of successes and barriers
• Working independently and making decisions to ensure successful delivery of all briefs
• Master our internal processes and software – including content management and proofing
• Helping deliver printed collateral on time and to agreed budgets
• Multi-tasking and planning multiple projects at any one time
• Liaising with team members to receive feedback and create improvements to processes

What are we looking for?

• Full Creative Suite minimum 2 years’ experience: graphic design skills; layout skills
• Experience of printed collateral planning preferred
• Strong communication skills to inform stakeholders of progress and status
• Ability to multi-task and plan multiple briefs at any one time as necessary
• Results orientated and enthusiastic
• Excellent prioritisation, organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• A flexible approach when working across two teams
• Being open to feedback and willing to evolve your work
• Accuracy and attention to detail when finalising designs
• Experience and understanding of key function dates and deadlines
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude is essential
• Good knowledge of Excel