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Junior Graphic Designer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Due to business growth and a promotion within the team we are now looking to recruit a Junior Graphic Designer to be based from offices in Stevenage. Working within the food platform team you will create internal marketing artwork that supports our segments and services.

This role would ideally suit candidates with previous graphic design experience and experience of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. The role offers a competitive salary and annual bonus

Role Responsibility

  • Ability to design artwork following brand guidelines but also have the creative flair to create branding and artwork from scratch.
  • In charge of raising purchase orders and recharges for the teams cost centre.
  • Leading a strong relationship with key stakeholders both internally and externally; including print management companies and segment representatives.
  • Understanding the target audience for each piece of artwork produced and conducting research to maintain design integrity and to be able to offer best in class/high street equivalent quality design materials, which convey a clear and simple message.
  • Driving innovation within the promotional strategy through embedding new trends within graphic design.
  • Managing the sourcing of photos and images to support creative designs through image libraries such as iStock and liaising with suppliers for product images.
  • Ability to manipulate sourced photography and vector images to incorporate into required creative designs.
  • Must be able to review and proof read all digital proofs to ensure there are no errors in terms of copy, spelling, terms and conditions to be able to produce accurate and high quality work. 

The Ideal Candidate

  • A creative flair with previous graphic design experience of producing artwork.
  • Skilled in using a variety of industry standard packages including: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
  • Must be proficient working on a MAC and Microsoft platforms.
  • Strong understanding of branding and brand development, with the ability to adapt styles to meet different brand requirements for Sodexo and/or third party high street brands/products.
  • Knowledge of print production and technology from file preparation, pre-press and proofing.
  • Understand usage of RGB, CMYK, PMS spot colours/finishes and resolution of images for print.
  • Image manipulation, image processing and illustration skills.
  • Excellent communication skills in order to interpret briefs.
  • Time management skills and ability to cope with several projects at a time.
  • Good presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell ideas into the business.
  • Experience of new media, including adapting artwork for use on digital displays and Social Media.

 
Desirable
  • Good project management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Understanding of latest high street consuming trends and their impact in a commercial environment.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Salary Competitive Salary
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/RF2024/ZD
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 31 January, 2019
Job Category Marketing
Business Unit UK Tech and Services
Location Stevenage , England
Posted on 08 January, 2019

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