Graphic Designer

An exciting Graphic Designer/artworker opportunity has become available within Brend Hotels, a very successful, family-run hotel chain that comprises of eleven luxury hotels and several fine dining restaurants across Devon and Cornwall. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, although there may be the opportunity for work longer term.

Working within our in-house Creative Department based in our head office in Barnstaple, North Devon, you’ll work alongside other creatives on various projects across our Brend Hotel brands.
Reporting to the Creative Director, you’ll be expected to understand and execute briefs handed down to you efficiently and to high spec. You’ll also work closely with our in-house marketing department once the initial brief has been handed over.

Join our friendly team and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, staff discounts at Brend Hotels and paid holidays. We will consider both flexi-time and part-time applicants for this position and hybrid working will be possible once settled and established within the company.

**Responsibilities and expectations**:

- Graphic design artwork, layout and image manipulation
- A flare for creating inspiring designs that complement our brands
- Designing print material e.g. posters, banners, brochures, mailers, menus, POS
- An understanding of print production is required but not essential. This can be taught and is a part of seeing artwork through to the final spec.
- Source photography, illustrations, and graphics for individual projects
- Size and label imagery
- Supporting team members with their design needs
- Be able to manage multiple projects with sometimes tight deadlines
- To clearly understand briefs given by the Creative Director and the willingness to listen to feedback and use it to advance skill set and understanding of the Brand

**Skills and experience required**:

- Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Preferably have up to 2 year’s experience as an Artworker or Graphic Designer
- Skills in After Effects and Premiere Pro is ideal but not essential
- Excellent eye for layout, composition and typography with attention to detail
- Good organisational and communication skills that support the rest of the team

**What’s in it for me?**

There are plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Brend Hotels team which include competitive rates of pay, paid holidays, and a share of staff tips. You’ll also receive discounts when dining at any Brend Hotels establishment as well as reduced accommodation rates.
Brend Hotels are very proud of their wonderful staff and do all they can to develop them, offering support and training throughout their career as well as offering genuine opportunities for career progression within a successful local company.

**What is it like to work for Brend Hotels?**

Brend Hotels is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed expectations.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then please send in your CV and a portfolio that displays your best creative work and experience. Applicants without samples of work will not be considered.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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