Middleweight Graphic Designer

Orbit is a fantastic business and one that’s really going places.

Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.

Over 50 years later, we’re one of the leading housing providers in the UK.Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown.But one thing that has never changed.Our beliefin people and what they can achieve.

**Your role at Orbit.**

We have an excellent opening for a Middleweight Graphic Designer to join our Corporate Communication and Brand team.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a passionate organisation at the forefront of change. You will play an active role in supporting both colleagues and internal customers, acting as brand guardian contributing towards our in-house designservice provision.

This key post will see you lead in the creation and innovation of new product promotions and marketing tools for Orbit across a variety of media for a diverse audience group.

Reporting into the Senior Designer, you will be a key member of the team, working from initial concepts through to design. You will produce effective design and brand solutions and promote excellence at all times. You will be responsible for design requirementsand will have the autonomy to lead and ensure that requests are fulfilled on time and to the brief.

**What will help you make a difference.**

To be successful in this role of Graphic Designer you will have a background in agency or in-house design studio experience with a strong knowledge of design and brand principles.

It is also essential that you have:

- Degree level qualification in Graphic Design or equivalent
- Experience in preparing print and digital innovative design
- Fully competent in Adobe Creative Suite
- Innovative and experienced in user journey
- Ability to multi task with good project, time and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised with the ability to jump between projects
- Good communicator who can pitch, challenge and influence when required

This should be backed up with a standout and diverse portfolio. Please refer to the Role Profile for full details about this position.

**Why Orbit?**

**Rewarding your contribution.**

For those who want or need more of a work life balanceour view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer andpersonal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Some of our core benefits include:

- Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the “Orbit day”
- Private medical insurance
- Excellent contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more

**Our culture and purpose.**

We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference.We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heartof everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.

We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leadingreward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.

At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.

Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties.Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive.We are commercially driven. Themore profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.

**Work for Orbit.Believe in people.**

We have so much more that we’d like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.