Marketing Design Assistant

Job Title

Marketing Design Assistant

Reports To

Marketing & Communications Manager

Job Purpose

• To design marketing collateral across the business
• Create impactful and high-quality graphics / designs / content for use in marketing campaigns and e-communications
• Align all design work to NOF values and brand

Location

Office based with occasional travel

Salary Range

£24,000 - £28,000 based on experience

Closing date

Wednesday 10th January 2024

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Daily use of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop etc.) and Microsoft based products (PowerPoint, Word etc.) to produce marketing collateral with impactful visuals and designs

· Create designs across all areas of the business including corporate, events, membership, services and Energi Coast working to brand guidelines

· Create designs for marketing campaigns including but not limited to e-flyers, printed materials, adverts, social media, PR, signage etc.

· Work to brief specifications to design graphics for external exhibition stands

· Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to create engaging, high quality and stand out content that resonates with the audience and builds a positive brand image

· Work with the events team on flagship events to produce marketing collateral as required

· Liaise with marketing / design agencies when needed

· Support the production of external films which are outsourced

· Produce in-house animations and videos for promotional campaigns across all areas of the business

· Ensure stakeholders use the NOF / Energi Coast brand guidelines

· Liaise with members, stakeholders and suppliers to collect information such as editorial, adverts, e-flyer content, company information, photos and logos

· Support the ongoing development of the NOF and Energi Coast websites

· Ensure all communications issued are accurate, proofed, of high quality and align to brand guidelines

· Be a social media champion with active use of LinkedIn, Twitter/X and Instagram etc.

Other Duties:

· Utilise NOF event platforms, communication channels and CRM to best effect

· Act as ‘Ambassador’ for NOF

· Time allocated to provide support to the Energi Coast Cluster (owned and operated by NOF) to roll out their brand and messaging

· Identify and assist in the recruitment of new members, supporting the Business Development team

· Continually look for ‘good news’ stories and case studies amongst members that can be used for publicity

· Develop and maintain an active personal profile within the membership

· Represent the organisation at local and national events

· Perform any additional duties that commensurate with the position as required

Knowledge & Skills Required:

· IT literate with experience of InDesign specific applications such as Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop etc. as well as all aspects of Microsoft Office and virtual platforms including Teams and Zoom

· Creative outlook / confident in driving forward new ideas

· Knowledge of graphic design and marketing

· Excellent eye for detail, proofing skills and knowledge of brand integrity

· Ability to successfully work to branding guidelines

· Excellent knowledge of office practices, administration and customer services

· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to operate over several projects and meet tight deadlines

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to do so at all levels

· Knowledge and experience relating to social media

· Good negotiation skills

· The ability to pick up and learn new software as / when required

Education & Experience:

· Graphic Design qualification with extensive experience working with Adobe packages (or equivalent)

· Marketing or business-related qualification is desirable

· Office experience is desirable

Other Attributes:

· Must have a professional and friendly attitude

· Must be willing to learn and adapt to change

· Self-motivated, confident and able to work as part of a small team and on own initiative

· Keen to progress with own professional development

· Car owner and willing to travel throughout UK

· Must be able to work in fast paced environment

· Capable of dealing with businesses of all sizes