Graphic Designer

Your new company

We are Happiful. Empathetic and hardworking, we are change-makers who are passionate about creating a happier, healthier society. We run a leading network of wellness platforms, including Counselling Directory, Hypnotherapy Directory, Life Coach Directory, Nutritionist Resource and Therapy Directory, connecting people with trusted professionals who can support their wellbeing. With over 32,000 verified practitioners across our directories, we only want to continue to expand our reach, strengthen our community of professionals, and make wellbeing support available to everyone, everywhere.

Happiful was founded in 2017, uniting our products – the directories, our print and digital magazine, and our app – to help people get the support and information they need. To date, we've connected more than 10 million people with professionals through our platforms.

We're proud to be a certified B Corporation, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impact. We're also proud of the outstanding service we provide across all our platforms.

Your new role

The Production & Design Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end design and production workflow for Happiful magazine's print issues as well as its digital marketing channels. This includes creating layouts and covers, coordinating with printers and distributors, maintaining production schedules, and supporting our digital channels such as newsletters, social media and advertising. You will also be responsible for following brand guidelines to create both digital and print assets for our five sister sites. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and able to balance creative design work whilst meeting deadlines.

This fixed term position is for maternity cover (approx 14 months).

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Key responsibilities

Design and Production:

• Design and lay out magazine articles in line with brand guidelines and editorial direction.
• Design monthly covers, incorporating coverlines provided by the editor.
• Design additional publications and products such as freebies, journals, and booklets.
• Plan and maintain the print and digital production schedule.
• Liaise with suppliers for printed materials and special projects.
• Liaise with printers and distributors for magazine production, ordering, and delivery logistics.
• Supporting the wider business and following brand guidelines to create assets required.

Digital and marketing channels:

• Prepare and export designed articles for our numerous digital platforms.

• Assist with the App uploads and updates.

• Build and schedule newsletters using copy provided by the editorial team.

• Source, create, and upload accompanying images.
• Creating assets for Happiful's social media and online advertising channels.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in editorial design and production, ideally in a publishing or media environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience in designing and producing print and digital media.
• Understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  Experience of following brand guidelines.

Working hours and location

• This is a full-time, permanent role offering hybrid working. You'll typically split your time between working from home and working in our modern office at Watchmoor Park in Camberley, Surrey.
• We operate a 34-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around start and finish times.
• Our team also enjoys an early finish on Fridays.
• You will be expected to work from the office frequently and must be flexible based on business needs.
• Applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of our Camberley office and have a safe and suitable home working setup in place.

What you'll get in return

• 34-hour working week with flexible start and finish times & early finish Fridays.
• Competitive basic salary starting at £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid working at our modern Camberley HQ.
• Access to initiatives that support mental well-being, including Wellness Ambassadors, therapy access, and dedicated mental health resources.
• Vitality Health Insurance.
• 32 days holiday entitlement including UK public/bank holidays and end-of-year office closure (increasing annually to a maximum of 38 days).
• We will also provide up to 5% employer's pension contribution.
• 2 volunteering days per year, with a supporting community focus and a charity allowance (to be donated to the charity(s) of your choice)
• A genuinely rewarding role helping others thrive.
• We are a company that recognises your achievements and celebrates milestones, offering multiple company social events throughout the year, including trips away.

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