Graphic Designer - #1701835

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Cambuslang, is currently looking to recruit a Graphic Designer for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £18.76 - £19.70/hour PAYE. This role will be a hybrid role with 2 days in the office per week.

Responsibilities:

- To assist in the production of corporate reports, training, exhibition material, advertisements and other corporate material.

- To advise on corporate image, design style and cost-effective creative solutions that meet the needs of the organisation

- To liaise closely with other areas of the organisation on matters relating to video/photographic requirements and exhibitions, seminars or corporate functions where creative graphic input is requested or required.

- To assist in setting up such venues for the organisation, as and when required.

- To liaise with external print companies and other product suppliers.

- To work to agreed deadlines and ensure that individuals are kept informed of progress, where the need arises.

- To maintain adequate job records and filing systems.

- To maintain a level of stock materials as appropriate and according to financial procedures and budget levels.

- To comply with all relevant legislative requirements.

- To comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

Essential Skills:

- A relevant qualification such as minimum HNC in graphic design or equivalent experience

- Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software

- Familiarity with design software and technologies (Adobe Create Cloud, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)

- A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics

- Excellent communication skills

- Accuracy and attention to detail

- Exceptional creativity and innovation with passion and enthusiasm for design

- Good communication skills in presenting complex issues, especially for non-specialist staff

- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

- Ability to work under own initiative with periodic guidance and support.

- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team of staff to achieve common departmental goals.

Desirable Skills:

- Experience of developing animation for marketing campaigns

- Project Management experience.