Graphic Designer

**Graphic Designer**

**About Us**

The Seventy Ninth Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing asset management companies. We invest in under-valued assets and are guided by our entrepreneurial spirit and family values, creating value for our partners.

Since the formation of the Seventy Ninth Group three years ago, the company has grown rapidly. Founded by The Webster Family, who have acquired over thirty years of experience within the real estate sector, the company has become a leading force within both the property and natural resources market thanks to their ability to target, acquire and add value to assets using their unique model.

**About You**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer with a focus on UX/UI design to join our organisation. You will be a mid-weight designer with 2-3 years’ experience, who’s used to working within a collaborative creative team within a fast-paced marketing department or agency environment. You will possess a blend of traditional print and design experience along with a strong working knowledge of digital media and user-centred design principles.

**About The Role**

We are looking for a highly creative and versatile mid-weight graphic designer based full time at our Head Office location in Southport, in the North-West of England. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will work closely with marketing team members and business managers to craft captivating content and user experiences across a variety of channels, including traditional print media and websites. You will have the opportunity for personal development as we strive for professional growth within our dynamic and expanding organisation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conducting user research and collaborating with UX designers to understand user needs and design information architecture for websites.
- Creating visually appealing and user-centric UI elements for websites, maintaining brand consistency across all platforms.
- Day-to-day management of external suppliers and vendors, working to agreed budgets and timescales.
- Making recommendations for best practice for any design-related Marketing activity and putting forward new ideas.
- Providing Marketing administration support as required.

**What We Expect From You**
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
- A well-developed and creative portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, including website mock-ups or prototypes.
- Knowledge of current trends in design, marketing, and user experience (UX).
- Knowledge of web development within an agile team (good experience in WordPress preferable).
- Ability to read and understand HTML and CSS.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to sell new ideas to colleagues and senior stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle several projects at once.
- A flexible approach and adaptability to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

**What You Can Expect From Us**
- A highly competitive salary
- 24 days’ holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Christmas shut down period
- 1 day’s holiday for your birthday (after successful probation period)
- Free on-site [SL1] parking
- Company events

**Next Steps**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:
Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

No weekends

**Education**:
Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:
Graphic design: 1 year (required)

Experience of WordPress (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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