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WE ARE HIRING:

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Internal Graphic designer  working within the Marketing Team in Sheffield.

– Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week. 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, early finish on Fridays at 2.30pm.
– 26 days holiday, plus statutory entitlement
– Contributory pension scheme
– Westfield Health Cash plan
– Life Assurance
– Free Parking.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• To aid in the design and creative executions for communications across Home Decor and its brands.
• In line with the brand strategy, maintain the desired positioning of our brands through the design and execution across varying forms of communication via a print and online presence.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly with the Studio manger and working alongside the wider design team, aiding in the creation of both print and online material for both B2B and B2C brands via a multitude of visual communication assets.
• Creation and active policing of brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all forms of assets.
• Delivery of projects on time, without compromise to brand integrity, to a fast paced and demanding customer base.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 3-5 years minimum experience.
• A good understanding of consumer needs and expectations in the market place, working closely with the wider team on research / insight projects where required.
• To be up to date with latest developments and initiatives within the market, competitors.

• The role requires drive, initiative and in-depth product knowledge. A high level of communication and interpersonal skills are expected as well as good attention to detail for both brand and product alike.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or HND educated.
• Good level of knowledge and skill for main design packages that play a key part / influence all aspects of the graphic design process. Good experience of key CS packages (Photoshop, In-design and illustrator), with a sound understanding of all outlook applications (i.e. excel, power-point).
• Experience and knowledge in animation software, such as Adobe After effects is highly desirable as the role will entail the creation of video and social assets .
• Additional knowledge and interest in interior design will be an added bonus.

All applicants to email CVs to ecrossley@hdhc.com and abriggs@hdhc.com