Part-time Graphic Designer & Office Support - Huddersfield & Halifax

Part-time Graphic Designer & Office Support

We are looking for a motivated and versatile individual to join our team at Signs Express (Huddersfield & Halifax) as a part-time Graphic Designer & Office Support Executive, encompassing creative design responsibilities with administrative support.

You will play a key part in creating eye-catching designs for signage projects, preparing artwork for production and supporting the team with day-to-day office tasks.

The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, be able to maintain our high standards of workmanship and quality, be creative, have an excellent eye for detail and be a self-motivated individual.

• Location: Signs Express (Huddersfield & Halifax), Units 15/16, Queens Mill Industrial Estate, Queens Mill Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3RR
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Working Hours: Part-time position.

About Us

Signs Express (Huddersfield & Halifax) is part of the UK’s largest signs and graphics company, providing high-quality signage solutions to businesses across all sectors. From vehicle graphics and shop signage to bespoke designs, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, creativity, and value to our customers.

Responsibilities

• The role will include involvement in all design aspects of our signage projects, including liaising with clients over initial briefs, design creatives, specification and preparation of artwork.
• Assisting in the quotation process, through to preparation and production of graphics.
• This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is experienced in CorelDraw & Adobe design packages, who would like to further their career in this creative field.
• Successful candidates will be responsible for designing the bespoke signage and vehicle graphics required by our customers with the ability to show draft sketches and outlines to demonstrate their design concepts.
• Alongside this, you will provide administrative support including answering phone calls, handling emails, and managing enquiries when you’re not designing.
• Assist with scheduling, quotations, and job tracking to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Update customer records and manage documentation accurately.
• Contribute to marketing activities, including updating social media channels and supporting local campaigns.

What we need from you

• Proven experience in graphic design (signage industry experience advantageous).
• Understanding how to arrange elements (text, images, etc) for print ready.
• Choosing and setting fonts that are readable and appropriate for print.
• Understanding of how colours translate from design to print.
• Strong proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to liaise directly with clients.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits & Other Information

• 20 days holiday allowance (exclusive of bank holidays).
• Christmas and New Year closure to allow time with friends and family.
• Birthday off to enjoy your birthday.
• Team building and social events.
• Wider-company networking and training opportunities.
• Continued education and professional development through our online centralised Learning Management System.
• Please note, whilst we aim to get back to all applicants, if you have not heard back within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.