Pods People Ltd - Perfect People for Perfect Placement

Ref: JWD01

My Client is looking for a dynamic junior designer to join their in-house design team for a 6-month position (with the potential of a 2-3 month extension) and an option to be Perm.

Working as part of the Design department you will be responsible for creating eye-catching and jaw-dropping visual concepts for presentation to clients and agencies.

We are looking for a designer with excellent software skills who can communicate visual concepts in a strong manner. You will be working on exciting Sales & Marketing graphics projects in a fast paced environment.

• The position is suitable to designers who are able to work in a sales driven environment and understands the particular qualities necessary for success.
• Candidates should also have the ability to bring ideas and research to the table for brainstorming sessions.

Key design skills

• The majority of your work will be conceived in Photoshop and Illustrator, so creative abilities in theses package are vital. The ability to turn around photorealistic visuals in a short time frame is essential to the role.
• With PowerPoint for presentational support, you will be able to deliver to the client a complete professionally designed presentation with custom created background slides.
• You will have working knowledge in print design in either Quark Xpress or In-design.
• Skills in motion graphics and editing packages such as After Effects and Final Cut Pro would be beneficial.

Key personal skills

• Great communication skills are essential, with the ability to take accurate briefs from meetings and respond in a timely turnaround.
• The position requires the designer to liaise with external companies that are supplying/receiving artwork.
• Keeping team members updated on progress of projects.
• Using design time effectively to juggle workloads and incoming briefs.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Gaining a quick knowledge of production specs.
• Ability to archive design work in a logical and methodical manner.
• An outgoing and enthused personality with the drive for success.

The position would suit applicants with a degree-level background and a strong portfolio.

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