Job Description

About The Role
JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer
REPORTING TO: Group Head of Marketing an Internal Communications
NO. REPORTS: None
DIVISION: Central
LOCATION: Hillsborough
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
BENEFITS: Pension, Life Assurance Scheme, Private Medical Cover
Job Summary
As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for a talented, creative and driven Graphic Designer to join our Marketing & Communications team.
This exciting role is key in ensuring that the team provides content of the highest quality, for the entire Group. Working under the direction of our Group Head of Marketing and Internal Communications, and alongside others in a Creative team, you will develop creative ideas and concepts for external and internal communications collateral. You will be practical, efficient and have excellent attention to detail.
The post holder should have proven experience in a fast-paced Graphic Design role and, along with a creative flair, they should be well versed in the use of Adobe suits.
The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly and should be confident working to demanding deadlines.

Key duties include:

• Develop and execute creative design concepts for high-quality digital and print content, ensuring that all content distributed aligns with our standards and guidelines. This can include brochures, adverts, case studies, conference stands, newsletters, site hoarding as well as social media and website/intranet content.
• Working unsupervised on projects for both internal and external communications across the organisation.
• Liaising with printers and other suppliers to ensure production quality standards are maintained.
• Working quickly and efficiently under pressure on multiple projects at one time with excellent attention to detail.
• Maintaining and updating brand guidelines and advise on how to use.
• Image library management.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Graphic Designer and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential

• Proven experience working as a Graphic Designer.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or other related field
• Excellent portfolio demonstrating the ability to create a wide variety of design work (e.g. visual, print, brand).
• Strong knowledge base of Adobe software, particularly Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Powerpoint.
• Creative flair and ability for both print and digital design.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for layout.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience in photography/videography/simple animation
• An understanding of the construction industry
• Experience using PC and/or Mac OS X

Behavioural Competencies:
Effective Communication skills: Must be able to use graphic elements to communicate effectively to clients.
Productivity: Focuses time and resources on activities that will yield the greatest benefit; Can work to deadlines; Sets realistic personal goals and work plans that are consistent with the business needs and strategies of the unit; Works effectively under pressure - balances multiple objectives and has good attention to detail.
Problem Solving: Can confidently provide creative input, ideas and best practice.
Initiative: Able to suggest and produce alternatives or new ideas to further enhance the marketing offering. Ability to research and source ideas and design content in line with the brief. Able to work alone to get results in an effective way but is aware when assistance is required to adhere to deadlines.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Our commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:
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Phone: 07384 916355
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:
Email:
Phone: 07384 916355
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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