Senior Designer (9 Month Maternity Cover with possibility to Perm)

Brand Impact Group help their clients to reach and influence the people that will make a commercial difference. We use high levels of insight and intelligence, deep strategic capability and exceptional creativity to open up opportunities that would otherwise go untapped.

As part of our success, we are seeking a Senior Designer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our dynamic creative team. We’re looking for someone with high levels of creativity, a passion for innovation, and an enthusiastic, positive attitude. The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver exceptional visual outputs. You will have a robust portfolio showcasing your design expertise, particularly in branding, and a proven ability to develop concepts that excite and inspire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brand Identity Design: Develop and deliver brand identities including positioning, logos, imagery, infographics, and website visuals.
• Presentation & Collateral Design: Design high-quality slide decks, proposals, marketing literature, and brochures.
• Social Media Content Creation: Design compelling content for social media channels, including enhanced photography, illustrations, infographics, and motion graphics.
• Editorial Design: Create editorial layouts for both print and digital media.
• Motion Graphics Design: Design overlays, titles, and assets for short films for marketing purposes.
• Print Production: Oversee the production of print materials, including sourcing quotes, liaising with suppliers, and managing the delivery of printed goods.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Creative Diversity: A strong command of graphic design principles, including branding, typography, editorial design, and infographics. Proficiency in UI/UX design, photo editing, video editing, and motion design is highly desirable. A willingness to learn and adapt to new skills is essential.
• Holistic Thinking: Ability to engage with projects from conception to delivery, balancing creative vision with attention to detail. The role involves collaboration across multiple creative disciplines, content creation, campaign ideation, and copywriting.
• Organisational Excellence: Must be highly organised, able to manage time effectively, and juggle multiple projects. You should be comfortable shifting between independent work and team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Administrative Accountability: Handle the administrative tasks associated with visual outputs, including print production, timesheeting, subscriptions, platform access

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working within design, either in an agency or in-house.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating range, creativity, and conceptual strength.
• Experience in pitches and presenting design ideas is a plus.
• You will need to be willing to travel to our office in Marlborough at least twice a week - we can be flexible on start and finish times

Software Proficiency:

Essential:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• MS Office 365

No agencies, please.