Graphic Designer

To provide professional graphic design support for Crosby Associates Media, delivering creative and effective design solutions across print and digital channels to support client marketing, advertising and communication objectives. This is a fast paced environment and candidates must have a proven record in designing for print and digital.

This includes:

• Delivering graphic design projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Producing creative, engaging and original graphic design solutions in line with client brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Designing and maintaining WordPress websites and digital content.
• Creating magazines, brochures, advertisements, marketing collateral and campaign materials.
• Designing email marketing campaigns, newsletters and digital communications.
• Taking design briefs, managing client expectations and delivering projects to agreed deadlines.

This is a part-time position working three days per week (21 hours), however the company may offer some flexibility on days/hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and internal team members to discuss project objectives, requirements and creative direction.
• Managing multiple design briefs and prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
• Developing creative concepts and design solutions across print and digital media.
• Designing magazines, newsletters, brochures, annual reports and other multi-page publications.
• Creating engaging advertisements for print, digital, social media and outdoor campaigns.
• Designing and building email marketing campaigns and digital newsletters.
• Creating, updating and maintaining websites using WordPress.
• Working within client brand guidelines while introducing fresh and innovative design concepts.
• Preparing artwork for print and digital publication.
• Proofreading and quality-checking design work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Presenting design concepts and finished artwork to clients and colleagues.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, software developments and emerging technologies.
• Collaborating with copywriters, photographers, printers, developers and marketing professionals to deliver integrated campaigns.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong experience in magazine design and multi-page publication layout.
• Proven experience creating effective print and digital advertisements.
• Experience designing and building email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
• Strong WordPress website design and content management experience.
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, branding and visual communication.
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines while developing creative solutions.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant qualification in Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative creative team.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of basic video editing, animation or motion graphics.
• Understanding of SEO, website user experience (UX) and digital marketing principles.
• Experience working within an agency, publishing or media environment.
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms and campaign performance reporting.
• Experience preparing artwork for commercial print production.

Pay: £15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Work Location: In person