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Junior Graphic Designer
Location: Skelmersdale, WN8 9TW. The role may also occasionally involve time spent across various group businesses, project locations, and external industry events. Travel and overnight stays will therefore be required from time to time in order to facilitate the requirements of the role.
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience). 23 holiday days per annum + bank holidays (days are reserved for Christmas shutdown). Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme. Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
Contract: Full time, permanent. Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5pm (1 hour lunch) / Friday 8.30 am – 4.30pm (1 hour lunch).
Junior Graphic Designer - About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Graphic Designer to support the expansion of Sustainable Energy Services within the Sustainable Investments group of companies operating in the decarbonisation, energy efficiency and construction sectors.
Reporting into the Head of Marketing, you will actively assist in the implementation of a marketing strategy across the four group companies:
• Sustainable Building Services - a multi award-winning retrofit decarbonisation principal tier 1 contractor
• Sustainable Energy Services - a domestic retrofit service provider and consultancy
• Sustainable Smart Technologies – a smart building and technology solutions provider
• Permarock Products – An external wall insulation and render systems supplier.
This role suits a recent Graphic Design (or similar) graduate and/or a candidate with ideally at least 1 years’ experience in a B2B graphic design role. We are looking for an individual who is after the opportunity to progress their career, whilst making a real impact to a successful group of businesses at a time of significant growth.
As a purpose-led business, we work in multiple sectors that make real positive impacts on society and proactively address the country’s five major current crises - cost of living, energy security, housing, climate change and health, whilst supporting the UK’s progress towards meeting net zero targets.
Your role will be to work as part of the marketing team, and you will be primarily responsible for creating designs, artwork and visual concepts across the Group for both online and offline marketing channels. This will include producing digital assets for websites and social media, along with printed materials such as brochures and other marketing materials, to drive brand awareness, contributing to our ambitious growth targets.
Experience of using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) along with branding and layout design skills are an essential requirement of the role. In addition to this, demonstrable experience of digital and print design and the use of CMS platforms e.g. WordPress would be also advantageous.
Ideally you will have the relevant experience with good interpersonal skills. You will be able to demonstrate a determination to thrive in fast-changing business and a passion for delivering results.
Key Accountabilities:
• Collaborate with a team of marketing professionals to develop creative design solutions to support integrated marketing campaigns that drive growth and engagement
• Lead the design function in delivering all internal / external marketing communication assets
• Design, develop and update content and collateral across various marketing channels such as the website and printed materials such as brochures
• Ensure consistency of messaging and brand for all Group businesses across all platforms and channels
• Supporting the execution of social media activity through the design of online graphics
• Collaborate with departments across the business and wider group to uncover insights and work closely with external partners and suppliers, such as our creative design agencies
• Remain up to date with new technology, software and emerging trends in design and marketing communications, particularly within the construction industry and retrofit decarbonisation sector
• Attend and support trade events and exhibitions as and when required
• Support the Head of Marketing in any ad-hoc business projects where necessary.
What we need from you:
• Graphic Design (or similar related) degree and/or professional qualification
• Ideally a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a B2B marketing role – preferably in the construction / decarbonisation sector
• Experience and the ability to use Adobe Creative Suite competently, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Ideally have experience using Canva and CMS platforms such as WordPress
• Good understanding of design principles such as layout, typography, and brand identity
• HTML email development and UI/UX website design experience would be advantageous
• The ability to develop strong relationships with external partners and suppliers and build group-wide relationships with other internal departments to enable effective collaboration
• A passion for design with a keen eye for detail and a creative thinker
• Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organised, with the ability to effectively manage and prioritise project workload to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to self-motivate, work in cross-functional teams and remain flexible
• A full driving licence is required.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today