Graphic Designer

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

10/14/2024

Department: Commercial - Marketing

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, highly organised Graphic Designer, with established commercial experience, a passion for brand building, and a wide knowledge across a range of graphic design formats, platforms and technologies. We value candidates with a genuine enthusiasm for embracing new projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and rapidly establishing relationships. Individuals with an enthusiastic and determined attitude, coupled with a calm and consistent approach, are highly appreciated.

The successful candidate will be a member of Aurora's Design Team within the Marketing Department and will work alongside colleagues of all levels. Pragmatism and quick-thinking are vital for this role, together with the mindset to make processes more effective and efficient. Along with our Graphic Designers, you will work with our Marketing, Software and Events teams on designing striking and effective marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and support the development of Aurora's brand strategy, elevating visual identity and brand perception
• Produce effective and engaging layouts, designs across a multitude of platforms
• Attention to detail which is second to none - you take pride in completing work to the highest possible standard
• Complete design projects, from conception to delivery
• Refine images, fonts and layouts
• Generate ideas to portray concepts
• Maintain brand consistency throughout projects
• Liaise with producers, work alongside our Marketing and Graphic Design team to ensure deadlines & milestones are met
• Stay up to date with industry developments and tools
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Knowledge & Experience

• 2 to 4 years of Graphic Design experience within a commercial environment
• Strong technical knowledge, coupled with a creative flair for design and layout
• Experience working on commercial projects
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates knowledge of creative concepts, graphical composition, typography, colour and layout
• Highly experienced in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator)
• Some knowledge of Premiere Pro (video editing) & After Effects, but not essential
• Excellent creative skills with a great eye for detail, and ideas to promote a brand in contemporary and stylish ways
• Experience of designing creative projects for both online and print, working to a high quality and on time
• An excellent understanding of marketing principles
• Enthusiastic, energetic and highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and re-prioritise in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Professional, excellent communication skills, able to build relationships at all levels
• Able to work on own initiative and to deadlines
• Education: A Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (oral and written), including active listening skills
• Able to juggle multiple projects at one time, with different requirements, brand identities, styles
• Being comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced creative environment – someone who remains calm under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Desire to take ownership of assigned projects and can work independently
• Being able to take advise and feedback from Senior Graphic Designers, and work with senior stakeholders
  
  

What We Offer

• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• A competitive salary package
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects
  
  

At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.