graphic designer

We are the leading national independent auction group, led by quality people, driving the future of the remarketing industry through leading results, innovation, investment, excellence in technology and exceptional service.

Our mission is to bring new perspectives, energy and more innovative ways of working to extend our value within the automotive industry.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our growing Marketing team based in Normanton. The role reports to the content marketing manager.

Principle responsibilities include:

• Deliver design projects whilst maintaining brand consistency according to group guidelines.
• Ensure strong stakeholder management to ensure projects are completed on time, in full and within budget.
• Support wider marketing projects as required.

Duties include:

• Create advertising content across owned websites, online advertising, social media, printed adverts, and in physical locations which adheres to company brand guidelines.
• Manage a brief from concept through to completion, ensuring it meets the required deadlines and meets the agreed criteria and style set out.
• Deliver impactful designs/content that elevates the brand or support a product campaign.
• Respond to a variety of design requests digital and print including: brochures, presentations, web content, videos, branding, promotional goods etc.
• Help develop and maintain consistent branding across various marketing channels.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for creative concepts.
• Help standardize our marketing through the creation of marketing packages and templates.
• Stay up to date with design industry developments and tools & make recommendations to the business.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines whilst maintaining communication, accuracy and attention to detail throughout.
• Liaise with external production teams, printers, and agencies to ensure deadlines are met to the highest quality.
• Ensure all designs are aligned with brand guidelines and company objectives.
• Support wider stakeholders with creating colleague communications and external presentations.
• Implement project plans in line with the Director of Marketing/Head of Marketings requirements, and work with key stakeholders on the project needs of the Company, delegating specific tasks as needed.
• Ensure that work aligns with the goals and needs of the Company, adapting plans as needed.
• Work in an innovative fashion, striving for constant improvement at all times.

Skills/Experience:

• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative suite, in particular: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Experience in photography, motion graphics, animation, and video is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, in particular: PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience with Davinci Resolve is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable portfolio of impressive design.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent eye for detail.

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Competitive salary.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits that reflect the value we place on our employees and help make Aston Barclay Group a great place to work. These include:

• 25 days leave per annum + bank holidays
• The ability to purchase upto an additional 5 days leave per annum
• Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adoption policies
• Healthcare Cashback scheme on costs such as Dental, Optical and Physiotherapy
• Access to an online rewards scheme that gives you discounts and money back on everything from fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets
• Free Employee Assistance Program (also available to family dependants)
• Life assurance cover 2 x salary
• Christmas savings scheme
• Length of service awards
• Refer a friend recruitment incentive scheme
• Early finish on your birthday
• Onsite gym & canteen

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person