GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Maternity Cover – June 25 to August 26)

Highlights:

• Minimum four days a week between Monday and Friday.
• Partial hybrid working considered, with two-three days a week on-site in Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EA.
• Maternity cover (fixed-term contract) between June 25 to August 26.
• 30 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays).
• Plus a paid day off for your birthday.
• Enhanced pension (NEST EE 5%, ER 5%).
• Employment Assistance Programme - (24/7 access to personalised, on-demand advice/support, access to a GP online or phone).
• Generous brand discounts (Sherpa, Schöffel, Keen, Le Chameau & Artilect).
• Salary sacrifice parking permit (Oakham).

At Bradshaw Taylor Ltd, we work with only the best, most exciting brands in outdoor, ski and country apparel and footwear. We manage brands in the UK, Europe and the USA. Our family-run business thrives because of the people within it, people like you bringing enthusiasm, hard work, creativity and fresh thinking to work.

Your main responsibilities:

• To design and adapt designs across the whole range of digital and print platforms, with an eye for maintaining the design aesthetic across a variety of resolutions/dimensions.
• Prepare images for delivery across the web, social and email platforms whilst keeping content optimisation and performance in mind.
• Work closely with the broader creative team, aligning with design templates and brand guidelines whilst maintaining high standards.
• Responsible for managing a high volume of projects and deliverables simultaneously.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of artwork across multiple campaigns and territories.

The ideal candidate:

• Will be someone who can jump straight in and use their expertise in Adobe Suite to create design assets for our brands.
• As a creative professional, you will be passionate about design detail, craft, and quality in creating print-ready and digital-ready artwork.
• You will possess strong skills in layout design and have an appreciation of typography with a meticulous eye for detail.
• You are comfortable multi-tasking, working daily with multiple brands, and understanding and interpreting briefs across these brands and different channels; maintaining and reinforcing the individual brand positioning.
• You are excited about joining a fast-paced and energetic team, using your skills to support and collaborate with other creative minds.

Ideally, you can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrable experience as a Graphic Designer with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role; evidenced by a portfolio showcasing a range of creative design work.
• A design or relevant qualification would be preferable but not essential for the right candidate.
• A depth of experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.
• A keen eye for detail and an understanding of layout and typography.
• A strong understanding of brand and corporate guidelines.
• An understanding of web design and performance.
• Good communication skills to ensure planning schedules run smoothly.
• A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude and able to work within a team.
• Punctual, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a fashion-based environment is preferable.

Application:

Applications by CV and covering letter explaining how you can demonstrate the essential criteria and what you would bring to the role and the Team, submitted via the link on the Bradshaw Taylor careers website.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 a year commensurate with skills and experience.