Studio Illustrator

Do you have a passion for delivering an excellent customer experience and want to be part of a dynamic and driven team? If the answer is yes, please read on…

Canon Cambridge require an Illustrator to join our Studio Team. This position offers a competitive salary and the benefits of working for a global brand leader.

This is an opportunity to join the team which provides a high-quality illustration service for live question papers using Adobe Illustrator. You will create images for use in all subjects and at all levels. We are a small friendly team, working closely with our customer and we offer opportunities to develop your skills further.

You will be coming to work on a Canon customer site where you will work to produce a high level of material to the required customer standards. A demanding but satisfying role there is some flexibility around working hours.

The work is varied so if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, being part of a team, and have accurate and excellent time management skills, then this is a great opportunity to develop your career.

The role is a 37.5 hour working week Monday to Friday but offers flexibility around working hours. The role is based at Whittlesford near Cambridge with the option to work in Central Cambridge once training is complete.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

Here are some of the benefits we offer at Canon to support our employee’s wellbeing:

Pay – Competitive salaries that are regularly benchmarked against similar roles and reviewed annually. Bonus – A discretionary bonus scheme that rewards you as you help us achieve our goals. Learning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available. Work & Home Life Balance – We support with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year, holiday purchase and a flexible working policy. Diversity – We are an organisation that delivers on a global scale, striving to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Nuffield Health Gym. Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store. Some other Benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans and charity volunteer days.

You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities at our state-of-the-art EMEA HQ at Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

We need people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. We're looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.

What we ask

Responsibilities and Tasks:

As an experienced Illustrator, you will be coming to work on a Canon customer site where you will produce work of a high standard, matching the brief supplied. You will create vector graphics for use in assessment material for all subjects and at all levels, for use both online and in print.

Working to specific customer style guides and following all processes, you’ll adhere to all ISO and BS accreditations.

Having a ‘hands-on’ approach to your work load you’ll address conflicting priorities in collaboration with the Illustration Team Leader and will be able to react quickly, effectively, and consistently.

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

You will be an experienced illustrator with excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and have demonstrable skills in technical illustration.

Being highly organized and able to work in an environment of conflicting priorities, with a reliable and responsible attitude, and have excellent inter-personnel experience.

With personal drive, you’ll seek ways of producing accurate work with consistency.
You will have a high standard of spoken and written English. You will be methodical and meticulous, able to demonstrate sustained accuracy and attention to detail.

With excellent problem-solving skills, you’ll have equally good time-management and organisational skills. With personal drive, you’ll seek ways of producing accurate work, with consistency. Being flexible and adaptive as required and possessing good innovative skills. If you can offer the right qualities, training can be provided if you lack experience.

You will need

As a Studio Illustrator you will possess the following skills and expertise:

• Focus on the customer
• Apply high standards of accuracy
• Communicate effectively
• Drive for results
• Take ownership and accountability
• Act as a team player

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