Designer

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham City University Full time

**Location**:

- University House**Salary**:

- £28,512 to £30,992 per annum- Permanent**Posted On**:

- Thursday 05 January 2023**Closing Date**:

- Sunday 05 February 2023**Interview Date**:

- To be confirmed**Reference**:

- 012023-02Our new Designer will join an ambitious and creative team, playing a key part in driving forward how we represent the University externally through graphic design. Delivering on our commitment to showcase Birmingham City University as a destination of choice for prospective students.

You will be someone who understands what good design looks like to our target market, and will be passionate about creating jaw-dropping design work to drive forward the awareness of our brand. You will be enthused by the prospect of designing work for the youth market which competes with brands across a range of other sectors - and be equally at home creating compelling corporate materials which harness the University’s ambitions.

Reporting to the Design and Production Manager you will join a team of equally enthusiastic designers, content creators and communicators, all working together to deliver on the goals laid out in the University’s Strategy 2025.
- Develop imaginative, original graphic design solutions to support the University’s online and offline marketing communications requirements, translating strategic marketing ideas into design concepts.
- Work on the University’s creative identity and visual representation, through sector leading digital and print media.
- Develop show-stopping advertising campaigns which promote the university to key demographics.
- Support with the art direction of large-scale photoshoots, ensuring an impactful and high-quality end product.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the university to understand their design requirements.
- Regularly review existing design trends and conduct market research to identify best practice among competitor universities and within other sectors, putting forward recommendations and delivering future improvements.
- Create first-class design work across digital and print mediums.
- Ensure work created appeals to the target market (visually), stands out in a competitive market and meets the needs of any other stakeholders.
- Act as brand guardian for the University’s brand and sub brands.
- Evidence of being a self-motivated, creative thinker.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of a diplomatic and confident approach to handling internal stakeholders through negotiation, conflict resolution and presentation capabilities.
- Able to demonstrate significant experience in:_
- Extensive practical experience of designing high quality materials across a wide range of media formats.
- A comprehensive knowledge of design and digital media processes, with high level of awareness of responsive and adaptive online design.
- Experience of design incorporating brand and sub branding, used to working within and setting brand guidelines.
- Experience of working with external Marketing agencies/designers.
- Experience of digital design trends within the Higher Education sector and commercial sector would be an advantage.
- Experience of forming and sustaining effective working relationships and networks.
- Experience of working in education, public service or a knowledge based industry is desirable. Sensitivity to the higher education environment is essential
- Specialist skills and abilities:_
- Knowledge of Adobe CS (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).
- Experience with print process and colour management.
- Experience of working on interactive design - websites, apps, banners, icons, videos, animated gifs, button design etc.
- Knowledge of how to upload digital content to a range of channels.

Excellent benefits package:

- 32 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- 1 volunteer day
- Employers Pension Contribution
- Flexible working hours
- Contracted 37 hours per week
- Early finish Fridays (half an hour early)
- Hybrid working pattern (currently minimum 3 days on campus)
- Fun and vibrant city centre location
- Discounted membership to The Doug Ellis Sports Centre
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Costco membership available
- Eye care and voucher scheme
- Learning and training opportunities
- Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with people from both non-technical and technical backgrounds

Birmingham City University is one of the leading universities in the Midlands. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional and supportive academic community.

With around 29,000 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community. We put students at the heart of everyt

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