Junior Graphic Designer

About Us

We're on a mission to "Connect the real world with the digital world to improve lives”. To get there, we govern ourselves with a set of simple, yet powerful guiding principles.

We believe we make a difference to people’s lives.

We care about each other & our customers.

We challenge the Industry.

We deliver on our promises and have fun doing it.

What you will be doing

We are seeking a talented Junior Graphic Designer to join our growing team. As the Junior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for supporting with the design and development of visual materials for Connexin.

Reporting to the Graphic Design Manager, this role will support the creative design, campaign and sales collaterals delivery across all customer touchpoints for all business units. This includes marketing campaigns (leaflets, direct mail, out of home), digital channels including the website, customer emails and assets for digital marketing, and any collaterals to support sales team to drive sales.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for creative design with a keen eye for detail and enthusiasm to work as part of a fast-moving environment. You must have some design experience including Photoshop and Illustrator and be able to respond to a brief with a range of creative ideas supported by clear thinking and a high standard of finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Branding and Visual Identity: Collaborate with the marketing team to establish and maintain a consistent visual identity across all channels, ensuring brand guidelines are followed consistently.
• Support the Graphic Design Manager in the delivery for marketing and promotional materials, including digital assets, print material, sponsorship assets, packaging, presentations and other visual elements from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with various teams, including marketing, product team, and sales, to understand their design needs and develop effective creative solutions.
• Gather requirements, understand project objectives and ensure seamless execution of design projects.
• Work alongside our creative agencies and internal stakeholder providing guidance, support and feedback to ensure high-quality output and timely project delivery.
• Stay up to date with design trends, emerging technologies and industry advancements, bringing fresh ideas and an innovative approach to our creative process.
• Where necessary, support in the copywriting across platforms in conjunction with Marketing and trading teams.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Minimum 1-2 years experience as a Graphic Designer in a fast-paced environment
• Strong design skills, a thorough understanding of design systems and portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical ability and range.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and front-end development (HTML and CSS).
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders in a hybrid environment.
• An eagerness to learn multiple creative disciplines, expand your skills beyond visual design and gain exposure to various stakeholders that carry a wide range of expertise in their respective industries.

Essential skills and competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively across an organisation to ensure that creative output meets the demands of the organisation.
• Proactive, self-starter and a team player.
• Solid commercial awareness of how the design studio contributes towards business goals.
• A passion for the organisation's mission and a genuine interest in building meaningful and relevant Brand.

Benefits

• Great Culture & Awesome People!
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Parental Benefits
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Birthday Day Off
• Flexible Working
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Volunteer days
• Company events & awards
• Medicash - Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Equality and Diversity

Connexin is committed to ensuring that all candidates for any role at Connexin are treated equally and with respect. We hire on the basis of “the right person for the role” and we never discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of :

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage or civil partnership
• Pregnancy or maternity
• Race
• Religion
• Sex
• Sexual Orientation

We will endeavour to accommodate any request in respect of any disability needs that any candidate may have.