Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and energetic Graphic Designer? Do you thrive on creating engaging content and executing successful marketing campaigns and want to be part of a growing team to make a real impact? Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies Group of companies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK\'s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Graphic Designer to join our creative Marketing team as a Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in strengthening our brand identity. You will have a \'can do\' attitude who can hit the ground running and be a successful contributor to a rapidly growing company. Job Summary: Reporting to the Group Design and Publications Manager and collaborating closely with the wider marketing team to support in the production of all promotional materials company wide \xe2\x80\x93 print and digital. This includes:

• Producing a range of printed materials for Group entities such as brochures, flyers, posters and stationery
• Assisting in the production of various printed catalogues including a yearly 672-page catalogue for the Education market, as well as ad-hoc specialist publications
• Supporting the wider Marketing team in the creation of artwork for various exhibitions and trade shows \xe2\x80\x93 including the biennial Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference. This includes creating stand designs, pull up banners, POS, promotional items, floorplans, programmes, adverts and signage.
• Creating company adverts (both print and digital) for Group entities to be featured in external publications such as Labmate and Lab News
• Producing branded packaging and datasheets for SLS Private Label products
• Working with the Marketing and Digital Marketing teams to create digital content and campaign graphics for use on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook), company websites, Outlook signatures and MailChimp marketing emails
• Ensuring brand consistency and accuracy in all marketing materials appropriate to each entity
• Using existing design templates as well as developing new artwork
• The production of style guides and SOPs as needed

The Ideal Candidate

• Graphic design experience with a strong eye for visual composition.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
• Excellent attention to detail (including proof reading).
• Well organised, capable of planning and prioritising workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Positive attitude.
• Proactive in all tasks.

Nice to have:

• Degree in Graphic Design or similar creative education.
• Motion graphics and/or video editing skills.

About us: SLS are the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand. SLS Group consists of a number of businesses focused on the scientific industry including suppliers, service and manufacturing. We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working model \xe2\x80\x93 split between home and Nottingham based office
• Company NEST pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Small, friendly, and sociable teams with staff events
• Company profit bonus schemes
• Tram2work and Cycle2work schemes
• Career opportunities for development and progression