Job Description
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a graphic designer at our training centre near Birmingham Airport.
The ideal candidate will be:
Flexible, self -motivated, highly organised, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment (in other words, things change quickly, you’ve got to be able to live with that!)
The kind of person who sees possibilities instead of problems, and possesses a can-do attitude and is able to bring energy and fun to the role :-)
To support the business with the creation of visual assets to use for marketing campaigns, event collateral, and printed & digital material. Ensure that the company’s branding is consistent throughout.
THIS IS A FULLY OFFICE BASED ROLE & CAR ESSENTIAL!!
Duties and responsibilities
- Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for websites, event collateral, presentation slides, marketing assets, social media, websites and printed & digital materials.
- Understanding what works visually on Facebook adverts
- Using industry software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to create visual designs
- Liasing with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality
- Project management of allocated projects and balancing deadlines at each stage of a design project
- Ensuring branding consistency at all times
- Bringing ideas to life and elicit emotional responses
- Supporting the business to understand the impact and commercial value of high quality graphic design
- Thinking creatively to produce new concepts and ideas
- Working with a range of media and keeping up to date with emerging technologies
- Proofreading to produce accurate and high quality work
- Working with the company finance manager to ensure we are not going over budget with external printers
Essential skills & experience
- Minimum experience of 2 years in a similar role (in-house or agency)
- Passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair
- Full Mac capability
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Impeccable understanding of the Adobe software programmes such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Acrobat
- Time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Accuracy and attention to detail when finalising designs
- Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to design work, and also being confident to stand your ground when you know your stuff!!
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Qualification in Graphic design or similar courses
- Photography skills
- Knowledge of Powerpoint
- Knowledge of Canva
- Knowledge of Clickfunnels
- Video editing skills and skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and AfterEffect
Skill and ability to
- Maintains composure under pressure and has the ability to source solutions
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with a proven ability to ‘make things happen’
- Behaves consistently with the company's values and inspires this in others
Rewards & Benefits
- Friendly working environment
- Casual dress
- On site parking
- Exciting live company events
- Progression & personal development coaching opportunities
- Contributory pension
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Team socials
- Holiday rising after length of service
- Company incentives and company performance bonuses
- Annual pay reviews *after qualifying period and meeting required performance standards*
At Expert Empires we are committed to inspiring and educating coaches, consultants, speakers, trainers, business coaching Authors and other ‘experts’ to get their business to six figures, then seven figures and beyond.
We have a VERY different office environment and culture (in other words, if you’re looking for a standard 9-5 company role, this opportunity is probably not for you!)
Here at Expert Empires our goal is to shape a better world and be a phenomenal place to work for everyone. We want to inspire and educate clients from around the world and for this to happen, we seek out and attract the best people and create an environment that supports them.
We love people and truly want the best for our team, and our clients :-)
We’re 'work hard, play hard’ people - but it’s not a jolly!
We measure our success by our results.
We champion and protect our core values and company culture at all costs.
We create, nurture, and develop our team to become leaders.
We are committed to showing up at a 10/10 of energy.
What happens next?
If you think this role could be a good fit for you please send you CV (with a link to your portfolio) with answers to the following questions;
1) Who is your favourite company/business in terms of their branding and marketing?
2) Who is your favourite graphic designer?
Can’t wait to hear from you…The Expert Empires Leadership Team :)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hampton in Arden: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 31/08/2023