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Junior Creative Artworker in Droitwich Spa

Junior Creative Artworker

4 - 40 hours per week

Job description

This position is Entry Level and based in Droitwich. Following lockdown measures being lifted, office working will be a requirement.


Please submit a portfolio with your CV.


Overview


Vax is the number one, bestselling floor care brand in the UK. With a rich heritage and growing global position, it is a market leader in floor care innovation.

 

Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers, with premium products that include the lightest and the most powerful multi-cyclonic vacuum cleaners in the world. The company manages a portfolio of other brands, extending its influence over a wide consumer value proposition and into the public and private business sectors with Vax Commercial.

 

Purpose


Reporting to the Senior Graphic Designer and Head of Creative, you will be working within the PLGM team (Production Line Graphics Materials) on the creation and execution of packaging artwork, user guides, product machine graphics, brochures and additional marketing and advertising material to suit current market trends and the needs of the business. 

As part of a friendly in-house creative team, you will be collaborating with the Brand, Digital and CGI teams and will be working on artwork and creative concepts for the UK, Europe, Middle East and the US.  


This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of a global brand, with the opportunity for progression and self-development, and the chance to work on a variety of creative projects across multiple channels. 


Responsibilities


  • Create accurate artwork for packaging and user guides and prepare final layouts for print.
  • Generate instructional graphics and icons to appear on products.
  • Translate creative briefs by applying creative thinking, research and problem solving.
  • Contribute ideas and creative thinking in team brainstorming meetings.
  • Gain an understanding of the Vax brand and follow guidelines to ensure artwork style and structure meet the brand requirements on images, messaging, logo usage and other graphic elements. Ensure all artwork is accurately executed and delivered to a high standard.
  • Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. 
  • Liaise with other departments and deliver project assets on schedule.
  • Archive files and packaged artwork correctly


What we need from you:


  • 2-3 years’ artwork / graphic design experience.
  • Proven commercial skills in a similar role / industry.
  • Technically and creatively proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
  • Knowledge of print processes and designing for print is essential and familiarity with packaging design is preferred.
  • Portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, technical ability and an awareness of current design trends.
  • An understanding of working to brand guidelines is desirable but not essential. 
  • Ability to demonstrate ideas research and problem solving.
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise workload and understand creative briefs.
  • Demonstrate a keen attention to detail and high standard of art working.
  • Be able to communicate with other departments to deliver projects under challenging deadlines. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 
  • Provide both digital and print-ready files in accordance with studio processes. 


Education


  • Graphic Design Degree / HND or equivalent. 


Company Benefits


  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Holiday buy and sell
  • 5% Employer Pension 
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Subsidised Gym membership 
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Dental plan
  • Critical Illness
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Plus, lots of other flexible great benefits! 

Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
Other
Location
Droitwich Spa
Working hours per week
4 - 40
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Profession type
Training
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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