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Senior Designer (up to £30k)
Date posted, 11.01.2012
The role
We are a growing International events company organising cutting edge conferences and an award ceremony for the Performance Marketing industry. We are looking for a talented designer to head up our web, mobile and offline design. In an incredibly diverse role, you'll be responsible for our web and mobile properties, delegate brochures, award presentations, marketing and communication collateral.
About you
You have a great understanding of design and you're ideally from a design background. Whether that's formal or self-taught we don't mind as long as you know your onions. You're a problem solver. You're not afraid to take risks and go against the grain now and then.
You have a keen eye for typography and a focus on simple, elegant design. You believe less is more.
You'll need a good understanding of design for print, as you'll be creating everything from brochures, to 30 foot high displays.
Although software won't make you a great designer, you'll need a good knowledge of how to use InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator.
Full details & requirements
You'll need solid knowledge of:
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
But more importantly
- An understanding of basic design theory, techniques & devices
- A keen eye for typography & grids systems
- Design for simplicity & purpose. Form follows function
- A willingness to explore new territory
Technical skill
- A good understanding of (and can hand code) html/css.
- An understaning of javascript/jquery
- You've at least a little experience in php and wordpress
- Design for printing press (knowledge of colour models, cropping etc)
- Mac & PC literate (you'll work on both)
- Use of SASS and Compass (bonus)
- Git version control (bonus)
Bonus points for…
- Experience with live prototyping
- An interest in UX and UI design
- Motion graphics
What you'll be doing
- Lead all our design direction
- Create new (and nurture old) brand Identities, guidelines and digital presence
- Create all our on and offline design aspects - from 30 foot high digital presentations, to mobile websites, to bound brochures – you'll do it all
- Working alongside our in house developer to plan, design, build and develop our web properties. You'll be coding mark-up as well as creating visual designs, so you'll be literally building your vision
- You'll attend our larger events (and see your work in the 'flesh') where you'll be assisting our events team in the smooth running of the little things that make big events run like clockwork
You are…
- Keen for a new challenge
- You will have exceptional eye for detail
- You will be able to handle multiple projects and self manage workload
- You love trying out bleeding edge techniques and exploring new ideas
- Friend to the Canine. Yep we have a dog. He's a gentle, soppy beast called Jackson
- Relaxed, driven and game for some fun.
- Based in Bristol, or can commute to our office at the Paintworks. This isn't a remote role
What we're offering
- Annual salary of up to £30k
- 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
- Company contributing pension scheme
- Choice of kit (Mac or PC)
- Fresh, ground coffee
- Regular team socials
How to apply
To apply please email matthew@existem.com with a covering letter and a link to your online portfolio or samples of your work.
No agencies please