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SalaryAbout Armstrong Watson LLP
As an expanding business with 16 offices at present, Armstrong Watson LLP is a leading independent accountancy firm ranked in the top 35 firms of accountants and business advisers.
With approximately 570 colleagues, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact our employees have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues and the communities in which we operate in. Our success is dependent on every colleague behaving consistently across all four of our values: Passion, Trust, Honesty and Humanity.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Service Line based in Carlisle.
The overall purpose of the Graphic Designer role is to design and produce marketing materials and digital designs suitable for print and use online as well as assisting with other marketing and design tasks as required by the firm.
The main elements of this role will include:
- Producing artwork for print and online media using Adobe Creative Suite including and not limited to InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Making use of other approved online and offline design tools for digital design production including animation, gifs, presentations, video etc
- Working with direction from the Marketing Team and external agencies on individual tasks and campaigns to produce brochures, leaflets, banners, wall graphics, signage, logos, emails, adverts, newsletters, stationery, digital advertising etc
- Being a guardian of the Armstrong Watson brand in visual and written content
- Being responsible for maintaining brand guidelines
- Liaising with offices and service lines on project briefings
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the role, we expect a candidate to be:
- An experienced professional in Graphic Design
- Able to evidence completion of a relevant BA degree (for example a degree in graphic design, illustration or equivalent)
- Confident when using creative applications and softwares
- Comfortable working within a fast paced environment
- A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
- A good problem solver and have excellent attention to detail
- Able to communicate effectively, in both verbal and written forms
- Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
- Able to demonstrate initiative and contribute ways in which current processes can be made more effective for the team and clients
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
- 3.1% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover and Income Protection
- Enhanced Annual Leave which will increase throughout your length of service and option an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
- Flexible & Smart Working – giving you the ability to balance home-working, office location etc.
- Life Cover of 4x your salary
- Health Shield Cash Plan (provides cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on fashion, entertainment, holidays etc)
- Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support for emotional wellbeing)
- Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) of up to £2,500
- Detailed and thorough on-the-job training
- Reviews and appraisals with your management team to ensure regular communication and providing you with a platform to enhance your career
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
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