Senior Graphic Designer
Employer: Dartford Borough Council
Salary: £38,660 rising to £40,996 after 12 month’s satisfactory service
Location: Kent
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday. Hybrid Working and Flexi-Time Available..
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 12/07/2024 at 23:59
Reference: DBC/SGD24
Are you a talented graphic designer ready to make a significant impact on one of the country’s fastest growing boroughs? We are looking for a creative, conscientious, and consistent Senior Graphic Designer to elevate the Council’s brand to new heights. You must work to promote a highly professional internal and external brand, and support our Communications Team in achieving our corporate objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Consistently adhere to brand guidelines and act as a brand guardian to ensure impactful design across all channels and assets.
- Produce high-quality design assets for online and offline use, including social media and web banners, corporate videos, brochures, events, flyers, and merchandise.
- Create engaging digital videos and animations – attending Council and partner events when needed.
- Support presentations / collateral to present the Council in the best light to residents and partners.
- Provide intranet / web design support for content publication and enhance user experience on the corporate website.
- Work across the organisation at all levels, thriving in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Educated to degree-level (or equivalent experience).
- Strong proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Excellent layout and typography skills.
- Proficiency in illustrative work.
- Skills in video animation production.
- Conceptual flair with an exceptional eye for quality and detail, coupled with the ability to challenge when necessary.
- Excellent communication skills, allowing you to confidently present ideas to the wider team.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of web design, user experience principles, and publishing content across a variety of platforms and devices.
- Knowledge and experience in capturing corporate photography, video, and audio content to support multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns.
- Working knowledge of editing software such as Premiere or Final Cut Pro would be a bonus.
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