Graphic Design & Creative Artworker
Salary: £22,000 – £27,000
Company Profile
The Vehicle Wrapping Centre is the largest vehicle wrapping and graphic’s company in the region and as part of WRPD Group we also offer a wide a range of graphic services across multiple industries and media types.
The Vehicle Wrapping Centre specialise in automotive customisation, vehicle graphics and fleet liveries, we take care of the entire process from graphic design and brand creation to the installation of a huge range of graphics and printed vinyl’s. Our clients range from small businesses and individuals to companies with larger fleets of vehicles.
What We Can Offer You
- Mon-Fri, 7:45am – 4.15pm
- 28 days holidays per year inc bank holidays
- Monday to Friday with plenty of overtime opportunities
- On-site work
- Free parking
- Flexible working can be discussed
Overview of the Graphic Design & Creative Artworker role
As a Graphics Designer/Creative Artworker you will be working alongside our core teams and be responsible for the design, production and co-ordination of graphics, full vehicle wraps and fleet liveries ready for installation.
This diverse, creative role is ideal for someone with a passion for great design and a keen eye for detail. You will be working in a very fast paced industry where deadlines can often be short therefore the ideal candidate will also need to be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple design and production projects.
This role offers a good balance of traditional graphic design tasks like brand creation and development as well as involve hands on work the print and production of vinyl – full training will be given if needed.
As part of our client-facing team you will also be required to deal with clients professionally with scheduled design meetings and answer the business phone when required.
The appointment of a suitable candidate into this role will form part of the continuing development and expansion of the WRPD Group.
Subject to completing the probationary period, there are excellent opportunities to progress well within the company.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Graphic Design & Creative Artworker role
- New vehicle graphic designs for all areas within the transport sector includes; cars, buses, trucks, vans, fleets, boats, bikes and more
- Become a product expert for bespoke vehicle graphic design solutions
- Drive the design process and take a key role in the design process
- Produce multiple designs and mock-up visuals for Client approval
- Produce panelled artwork for print ensuring the artwork is of high quality and resolution
- Review final design with client before proceeding to print
- Apply commerciality to all design decisions
- Prepare accurate, annotated visuals for technicians to work to/from.
- Creation of brand material and other sales literature for company branding and promotion
- Checking / Approval of prints
Technical Job Related Skills
- Must be an experienced user of the Adobe Creative Suite Package.
- Must be able to manage multi design projects & ensure completion to a high standard.
- Must have demonstrable experience of creativity & design flair.
- Must be a practical person with a technical aptitude and be keen to build on your knowledge in a fast paced, challenging environment.
- Must have a good understanding of MS Office.
- Preferable: Any experience of product design, 2D & 3D Design, Graphic design & 3D modelling packages.
- Preferable: Knowledge / Experience of print production.
Personal Job Related Skills
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to discuss, articulately all elements of the design process with colleagues from different parts of the business, eg production, sales and the client
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and achieve co-operation
- Ability to work within a small team and with staff at all levels and with partner organisations, suppliers and clients
- Be receptive to fast moving, challenging, rapidly changing and expanding operations
- Able to work under pressure in a calm and mature manner
- Ability to multi-task and constantly reappraise timescales and priorities.
- Self-motivated, ability to show initiative and develop creative solutions
- Problem solver
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to the positive promotion of the company
- Confident and personable
- Committed to high professional standards
- Willingness to be flexible with working hours to respond to the needs of the business
- Professional image
- Full, clean driving license with some travel required.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in a Product/Graphic Design Degree or similar related subject
- Any postgraduate industry experiences an advantage
