Photography jobs in Poole

Part Time or Full Time, Permanent, office based in Verwood, Dorset

£24,785 per annum Full Time Equivalent based on 37.5 hours per week

About us - At West Design Products Ltd, we bring creativity to life.

As a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of arts, crafts, gifting, and stationery products, we supply both independent retailers and major brands including Hobbycraft, John Lewis, Ryman, Waterstones, and TK Maxx.

Our in-house design team creates innovative, themed collections that inspire creativity across all ages and skill levels. We are proud to collaborate with some of the UK’s most iconic organisations, including:

• Royal Horticultural Society
• Natural History Museum
• Royal Shakespeare Company
• Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Discover more about us at www.westdesignproducts.co.uk

About the role -

As Marketing Graphic Designer, you will be required to present and produce high standard, innovative and on-brand artwork for both print and web formats, that fulfil the briefs set out to you. You will be responsible for constantly researching and developing both conceptual and design skills to deliver artwork that best represents the business and its customers. You will be required to work within style guides for licensed, distributed and wholesale brands as well as confidently using in-house style guides correctly.

You will be responsible for seeing a project through right from brief stage to completion, but also be able to respond to the needs of the business as directed by the Marketing Design Manager. As part of this you will be expected to work on multiple projects, adhering to timelines and tight deadlines. You will need to clearly communicate across the team and liaise with other departments where necessary.

You will also be required to self-critique your work throughout the design process, ensuring work is submitted accurately and within the required time.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated individual who is passionate
about design and eager to grow in a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop layouts and ideas for print and web content in line with the needs of the business
• Create layouts for catalogues to reflect each product and highlight USP’s. Ensure the standard produced is high and consistent with brand guidelines
• Create and update Sales material to support the business, increase product awareness and boost sales
• Create and evaluate product imagery for accurate representation across all brands while paying close attention to detail. Ensure quality is consistent with product image guidelines
• Generate new and exciting web graphics to visually promote core and new products across consumer and trade websites
• Research and execute emails to promote and educate trade and consumer customers, whilst ensuring the designs are fresh and appealing
• Interact with key departments to ensure that all information is present for a project and will be delivered on time
• Research, plan and art direct photography shoots across selected print and web projects as required. Co-ordinate this with the Marketing Design Manager, ensuring deadlines are met
• Execute post production duties after each web and print project – this includes ensuring artwork files are tidy, saved correctly, the server is organised and hard copies have been filed away

About you - We are looking for someone with creativity, curiosity, and great attention to detail.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in layout design and an understanding of file formatting for print and web
• Outstanding knowledge in core Adobe CC packages, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Able to confidently interpret briefs both independently and as part of a team (when required) with impeccable attention to detail ready for design sign-off
• Able to take direction, constructive feedback and support senior members of staff
• Confident and flexible when working to brand style guides
• Exceptional planning, organisational and time management skills to ensure delivery of work on time and of the highest standard
• A personal interest for design, trends and evolving technology
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn

In return we can offer -

• Company pension and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Video GP access
• Staff discounts on our product ranges
• Casual dress code and on-site parking
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increased after 5 years of service

The role is part-time (minimum 3 days a week) to full-time (5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week) depending on the candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Verwood BH31 6BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• design (print and digital): 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person