Graphic & Digital Designer

We have a new job opportunity for a Graphic & Digital Designer to join a very successful, international eCommerce company with an extensive, specialist product range that is available on all digital shopping platforms across the world. Language requirements for the job Fluency in English is essentialLocation of the job Hybrid role, office & remote. Office location is the town of Harlow, Essex ( 30 minutes NE of London). 4 days a week in the office, 1 day remote (after probation) Company backgroundOur client is a very well established successful eCommerce company with an extensive, specialist product range that is available on all digital shopping platforms (Amazon, eBay, Google Shopping etc) across the world. Job responsibilities of the Graphic & Digital DesignerYour role as Graphic & Digital Designerwill be to mostly work with the design and development teams by providing artwork and graphics for catalogue layouts, packaging and digital assets for web, video and e-marketing.

Your job will typically cover the following duties and responsibilities:

• Create market leading, mobile-first assets for homepage content, landing pages, digital marketing, site banners, newsletters etc. using Adobe Photoshop and XD
• Design engaging and innovative visual content for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, plus video editing for YouTube using Premier Pro and Canva
• Craft dynamic animations and motion graphics that align with branding and marketing strategies using Adobe After Effects
• Artworking of catalogues using Indesign
• Image editing for Amazon
• Artworking of any printed material e.g., parcel inserts, flyers etc.Creating and adapting artwork for use in digital media
• Craft dynamic animations and motion graphics that align with branding and marketing strategies using Adobe After Effects

The successful candidate background

• A university degree or level of education in Graphic Design Degree or equivalent
• Previous, proven experience in a similar graphic / digital design role
• Portfolio showcasing strong creative skills and digital design projects
• Knowledge of Creative Suite applications in a Mac based environment including Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
• Proficient in animation/motion graphics software (e.g. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Video editing and animation using Premier Pro and Canva
• Solid communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Image retouching skills in Photoshop, including colour corrections and cut outs
• High degree of accuracy, and excellent eye for detail
• Able to work to tight deadlines and fast turnarounds
• A love of photomontages
• Knowledge of style sheets, parent pages and working to brand guidelines
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• A desire and willingness to learn with a can-do attitude
• YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CAR/TRANSPORT TO TRAVEL TO THE OFFICE - ESSENTIAL

Salary, benefits and working hours GBP25,000 - GBP28,000. Mon - Fri 8.15am - 4.45 pm. Holidays: 23 days + bank holidaysTo be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please apply and forward a copy of your up-to-date CV.Contact: Jonathan Grimes