Overview:
Flexjet is looking for a London based Graphic Designer to join the brand’s in-house creative agency that serves both the Flexjet brand as well as a variety of private aviation brands that are part of the wider Flexjet group in Europe and have varying business models and target audiences.
This role will be a part of a fast paced, highly creative environment that will allow the Graphic Designer to expand their skillset exponentially and apply multiple styles of design for a variety of marketing and advertising channels. The Graphic Designer will need to help balance design aesthetic and usability all things print and digital. An ideal candidate would fulfill the following requirements: talented; have a passion for creating original concepts; committed to practicing great design; have an appreciation for the details; self-critical; have a good sense of humor; motivated and be highly effective in a collaborative environment.
The position will be based out of the Flexjet offices in Central London. Some international travel will also be required.
Responsibilities:
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day, the Graphic Designer will work with our Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Developers and Marketing Channel Managers to produce results-driven creative. This includes:- Designing original creative, from concept to final deliverable
- This includes, but not limited to: direct mail; collateral; event installations; banner ads (static, animated a plus); custom and templated Emails; landing pages; occasional website design or updates to existing; app layout; social media support (cropping images, color correction, etc.) and exploratory with new marketing opportunities in both print and digital
- Ability to produce 2D and 3D prototypes of concepts for in-house review (print and digital)
- Assist Senior Graphic Designers and other fellow creatives with brainstorming and creating pitch concepts to both internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with developing the graphic language and aesthetics that support a truly unique 360º branded experience
- Making edits to templates and previous work
- Provide print and digital support for various internal departments at Flexjet
- Offer input and feedback throughout the creative process
- Act as a brand ambassador for various Directional Aviation companies
- Balance multiple projects and meetings with various deadlines and schedule changes
- Collaborate with fellow Studio One creatives and other team members to concept ideas and produce the best creative possible
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED SKILLS:
BA/BFA/BS degree in design or similar field- 1-2 years professional experience in print and digital design
- Previous in-house and/or agency experience preferred
- Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365
- Other beneficial areas:
- Conceptual illustration and sketching
- Previous experience with a project management service
- DAM system utilization
- General knowledge of CSS, Java Script and HTML5
- Strong layout and print production skills
- Good understanding of responsive/mobile design or willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline driven culture
- Capability to concept and execute unique approaches to projects
- An eye for detail
- Typographic maturity
- Experience working with brand guidelines
- Sound individual project management and organization
- Ability to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, fanatical attention to detail, and sense of urgency
- Innovative and creative thinker; proactively identifies opportunities; motivated by challenge, change and opportunity
- Able to digest and adapt to constructive criticism and direction
- Solid utilization of creative software (Adobe CC Suite, both print and digital apps as well as some third-party software)
- Experience with project management software (Ex. Basecamp or Asana)
- Must have advanced skills and experience in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop\
- Video editing skills would also be a plus
- Education in graphic design (or a related field)
- 1 to2 years of experience working in a design studio, corporate brand or related professional design position is preferred
WORK-SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Portfolio of past design samples
- A design test will be given to those candidates that make the final round of interviews to determine skills.