Senior Graphic Designer

at  Ridge Surveyors Limited

LOCATION: BRISTOL

We are looking for an experienced creative designer to join our friendly team. Our ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in all aspects of graphic design, an eye for typography, attention to detail, and an interest in all things branding. It’s an exciting time for the Ridge brand and we are looking for someone who will bring fresh ideas and creative flair to this fast-paced in-house role.
You will play a key role in evolving the creative direction of our brand and marketing materials. You will manage design projects and oversee our more junior designers and freelancers to ensure high-quality work across all media/platforms.
Role and Responsibilities:

REQUIRED SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator (After Effects, and Premiere Pro beneficial)
• Video and animation skills (beneficial)
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Ability to adapt and learn new platforms and skills required for the role

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Design related degree or equivalent.
• Experience working as part of an in-house creative team or agency design team role at senior level (or looking to take the next step from midweight)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• Produce high quality design concepts, layouts graphics and animations and provide guidance and inspiration to our team of graphic designers
• Take ownership of design projects for key marketing initiatives
• Have the knowledge and experience necessary to challenge and, where appropriate, to work beyond the brief to produce a design with greater functionality or improved user flow
• Present potential design solutions alongside the biggest challenges
• Negotiate deadlines based on realistic timescales with an eye as to how this task will fit into the wider project
• Challenge and evolve the ways in which we present our brand and marketing materials
• Be up to date on design trends and best practices to ensure that your designs are innovative and effective

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sector marketing materials
• Marketing campaign design projects from concept to delivery
• Branded Adobe templates and design for MS Office
• Event design concepts and materials
• Design for a variety of digital platforms
• Digital asset management for brand and campaign assets
  Experience and Skills Required: