Junior Graphic Designer

As the world's leading water experts, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to our customers. With unrivalled expertise in filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water, Zip Water is known globally for being home to the world's most advanced drinking water systems. Joining Zip Water gives you the opportunity to support our global team to improve the environment by removing single-use plastics across UK Businesses.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the Marketing team, you will be supporting the existing Graphic Designer with creating and editing original artwork in line with promotional projects and brand specifications.
• The role will be varied and usually involves a variety of formats and channels, designing artwork for websites and digital media, as well as sales collateral and print proofs.
• Often working alongside our external creative marketing agency, you will need to have a superb eye for detail, be curious to learn and be able to follow specific standards and specifications, in-line with the global brand guidelines.

Requirements

• Support the development of marketing collateral in all formats including branded templates for social media channels, social media advertising, websites, sales collateral, business cards, quotes templates etc.
• Amend and update existing design files to a given specification/brief.
• Work from templates and style guides to produce accurate and consistent artwork across many different media and formats.
• Update an in-house image library and digital asset management system.
• Set up, manage and archive accurate artwork files and supply to relevant stakeholders.
• Output final print-ready artwork according to briefing and technical requirements.
• Work with external suppliers including marketing agencies and printing companies.
• Carry out proof checking prior to print.
• Curate and create corporate designs across a range of formats using Adobe Creative Cloud and programmes such as Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Support the Graphic Designer with larger creative projects.
• Support any areas where required within the marketing and product management team and supporting other areas in the business.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Basic knowledge/experience in Adobe Creative Cloud suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• A formal qualification - ideally at Degree level in a creative, graphic design subject.
• The ability to understand and follow corporate guidelines.
• Ability to follow creative direction and instructions as well as work on own initiative.
• Methodical approach to filing and archiving artwork files.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative with a keen eye for detail.
• Positive attitude and keen to learn.
• Great team ethic.

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period).
• Cycle to Work scheme available.
• A market leading company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Employee rewards and discounts through Perks at Work.
• Refer a friend.
• Option to join Health Care Cash Plan.
• 24/7 365-day access to Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
• Well-being programs - your well-being is important to us.
• Access to ongoing learning and development with our online learning platform.
• You would be joining a fun, colleague-focused environment, where you are acknowledged and awarded for hard work.