Creative Designer Graduate

3 days ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom Hays Travel Limited Full time

We are looking for a student, fresh out of College/University looking for entry level position and ready to learn and develop their design skills in a fast moving environment.
design across a variety of disciplines for both print and digital. The role demands quick thinking and the ability to work on and prioritise multiple projects, whilst still delivering
both essential. Exceptional creativity and attention to detail are essential traits to be considered for the role. You will be a concept to delivery designer and expected to
liaise with clients on a regular basis, therefore any applicant will need to have excellent communication skills.
**Competences / Qualifications**:

- Creative - must have artistic flair and have an eye for design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience of prototyping software like Figma/Adobe XD would be a bonus
- Experience of photography, filming and editing is desirable but not essential
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organised and dependable; able to multitask, work quickly and meet multiple deadlines
- Detail-oriented, resourceful and calm under pressure, working to critical deadlines
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other designers, supporting other designers when necessary
- Professional work ethic and a team player
- Excellent client and colleague communication skills* Have a great eye and passion for design, with an excellent attention to detail
- Reliable and takes pride in the quality of their work* Flexible - maintains effectiveness in a fast moving and/or changing environment and with varying tasks, responsibilities or people
- Self motivated - must be able to work unsupervised when required
- Able to stick to deadline* Great problem solving is essential
- Qualified in Graphic Art or related field with 0 - 2 years experience in graphic design and layout, illustration, or commercial art OR any equivalent of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

**Personal attributes**:

- Open, engaging, collaborative with a down to earth personality and a sense of personal ownership
- Friendly, proactive, approachable, positive and results driven
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills, ability to work to strict deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail* Cool under pressure of immovable deadlines
- Systematic and creative approach to project
- Proactive, courteous and tenacious in seeking information
- Energetic team member

**Specific Duties**:

- Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts within the constraints of cost and time
- Creating final designs, working to a deadline and budget* Image re-touching to improve quality, where appropriate
- Amending designs according to the clients' (departments') final comments
- Work directly with clients (departments), communicating your ideas effectively while taking their feedback
- Proofreading and preparing designs to be sent to print
- Prepare artwork for commercial print accurately and efficiently to meet relevant deadlines, and conduct appropriate flight-checks to ensure they are print-ready and/or meet printer specification
- Follow the sign-off procedure at each stage of production
- To liaise with internal departments, suppliers and media as required
- Assist Head of Creative and Creative Manager with print management, dealing with nominated suppliers; ensuring work is supplied on time to branches/departments
- Maintain an accurate filing system for work in progress
- Attend meetings as required

**General**
To undertake any other duties that may fall into the job criteria* To conform with all company policies and procedures including Health and Safety
Please note that this job description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the post but simply reflects the key areas involve

**About Hays Travel**

As the UK's largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialise in providing good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.
**Our values**
Our SMILE values are embedded in to our Company and ensures our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.
- Supportive
- Motivational
- Innovative
- Loyal
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