Graphic Designer
| Posting date: | 08 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary circa £25k and great benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2025 |
| Location: | BB2 7LB |
| Company: | Daniel Thwaites PLC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bedec21797bc40ca9395 |
Summary
As our Graphic Designer, you’ll work with the Creative Studio Manager, Graphic Designer, Artworker and wider marketing team including in-house photographer and videographer on a variety of marketing campaigns to increase awareness and drive conversion across our portfolio of characterful properties. This is a hybrid working role.
Your day-to-day activities will include:
- Respond to tasks/projects from the Creative Studio manager and Marketing Director effectively and within the agreed time scales, including hitting individual and team targets
- Liaise with properties via email and telephone about artwork, amends, proofing, etc
- Develop and design marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, banners, social media graphics, email templates, and promotional materials.
- Create visually engaging content for digital and print media that aligns with our brand identity and marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute design solutions that meet business objectives.
- Maintain and update the company’s visual assets, ensuring consistency across all platforms and materials.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate best practices into design projects.
- Work closely with external vendors, such as printers and illustrators, to ensure the highest quality output.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Meeting deadlines whilst maintaining high quality standards
- Deal with all incoming artwork which will include updating, editing and re-creating artwork
- Contributing to meetings at predesign and pre-production stages
- Managing the collaborative sign off process
Who are we looking for:
- Must be familiar and have strong skills in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
- Strong understanding of designing for digital and the importance of user experience.
- Ability to maintain a professional and friendly manner with internal and external clients.
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Keen eye for detail
- Good time management and prioritisation
- Experience of liaising with printers
- 2-3 years + Graphic design or Pre-press experience
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A fun environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
- Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
- Free parking
- Health cash plan with access to discounted perks
- Employee Assistance programme
- Enhances maternity and paternity pay
- 33 days annual leave
- Free tea, coffee and fruit
- Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
- Pension & Life assurance
- Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
About Us
Daniel Thwaites, founded in 1807 by Daniel Thwaites, has grown from a small brewery in Blackburn, Lancashire to a diversified hospitality business. Initially focused on brewing, the company expanded under the leadership of Daniel's descendants. By the late 19th century, Thwaites was a well-established brewery with a network of public houses.
A leading name in the hospitality industry, renowned for providing exceptional experiences and services to our guests. We pride ourselves on our luxury accommodations, top-tier dining experiences, and unparalleled customer service.