Graphic Designer

Location:

Livingston, Scotland

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Salary Band:

£23,000 - £26,000

Summary of Role

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We are searching for someone to join and be a part of the Design team in the Marketing department helping in the creation of company design and marketing materials, literature,
brands, packaging, and products, including Aceo Spirits and Murray McDavid Whisky.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Design of all marketing materials for a variety of drinks brands.

• Create 3D visuals/models and renders

• Produce final artwork for both print and online reproduction

• Develop new and existing brands/product designs

• Work to design briefs

• Advise and assist our customers with their design requirements

• Liaise and negotiate with printing and production companies on quality and price

• Upload videos, images and content to social media/web channels as required

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the company website.

• Creation of social media content

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

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• Solid understanding in creating final artwork files and of the printing/production process

• Our shared core values: passion, integrity, accountability, and diligence

• A creative mind-set with initiative and proactiveness

• Excellent interpersonal skills – confident and adaptable

• Good listening skills

• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and be proactive

• Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written

• Excellent organisational/administrative skills with good attention to detail

• A proficiency in the Microsoft Office Package

• A willingness to learn new skills

• First-rate presentation skills

• Strong time/task management skills

• The ability to problem-solve and negotiate effectively

• Familiarity with social media such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

• Keep up to date with the latest techniques and trends

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Qualifications:

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Essential 

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

• Experienced in 3D Visualisation techniques – Cinema 4D

• High level of artwork experience - ideally including food/drink labels and packaging

• Degree level education (preferred)

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Desirable:

• A passion for and understanding of Photography

• Product design experience

• Experience of working in the drinks industry

• Video editing (preferred)

• Digital and website design - (understanding of WordPress/other content managed website platforms