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Graphic Designer (German-speaking)

Permanent/full-time

Location: On-site, Bolton (BL1)

Salary: Dependent on experience (we are keen to hire both junior and midweight colleagues at present)

The Role:

Due to business growth, Klinsmann are now seeking to appoint an additional German-speaking Graphic Designer to join the existing team.

Reporting to the Marketing Director, your core focus will be visual projects (both printed and digital – e.g. social media posts, floor mats, Point of Sale (POS) display material for a key German client (and possibly additional clients spread across the DACH region).

You will also have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting visual projects e.g. brochures, posters, social media posts, etc. on innovative brands across the Klinsmann Partnership’s portfolio. Our key brands include Bar Juice 5000, One Pound Juice and Snu.

Working as part of a close-knit team, you will be working on the design, development, and artwork from initial draft phase through to final design.

We pride ourselves on being passionate and creative with our solutions to ensure maximum engagement with our customers, dealing with anything and everything from advertising and branding through to digital and print.

Your responsibilities will include activities such as the following:

* Understand project requirements and concepts

* Use various techniques to create drafts, models and prototypes

* Produce final design solutions (e.g. point of sale material, website banners, social media posts)

* Pitch creative ideas

* Collaborate with team members to launch projects

* Take on special design tasks (e.g. design a new launch product theme)

* Use feedback from other designers/management to improve

We are looking for candidates to have some experience/attributes in the following key areas:

* Experience with design software and Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator is essential

* Fluency in German is also absolutely essential – written German language skills are more important, but speaking in German may also be required on occasion

* Familiarity with design techniques

* Understanding of visual elements (layout, type and fonts)

* An affinity for both collaborative and independent work

* A keen eye for detail

* A passion for branding and marketing

* Time management and multitasking abilities

* Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

* Ideally you will have at least 2 years’ previous professional experience in graphic design, however we are also open to considering recent graduates in the field

Benefits:

* 25 days’ holiday allowance per year (in addition to bank holidays)

* Smart-casual dress code (wear whatever you feel comfortable in)

* Diverse, international workforce

* Relaxed, low-pressure environment; but with a keen focus on delivery and achieving success

* Fun social events outside of work

* Modern, professional office in a convenient location in Bolton town centre with nearby public transport options/motorway access and on-site car parking available

* We are very open to new ideas, so please feel free to suggest/request anything that we can do in order to make you more likely to perform at your maximum, and we will certainly do our best to implement it if it makes sense for everyone

The Company:

We are a fast-growing start-up marketing business, with our key focus currently being on the vaping/nicotine alternatives market.

Our goal is to ensure our Bar Juice 5000 brand retains its position as the UK's fastest selling brand in its category and expand into new markets in Europe, while also creating/growing other high-performing brands in addition.

For more information, please contact us with a copy of your CV and portfolio