Responsibilities

• Gather information about user requirements and desired outcomes
• Propose and sketch out a range of visual concepts both on paper and using software applications
• Work closely with the content owners and customers to validate initial solution ideas, and drive the elaboration of concepts into more formalised designs
• Ensure the content is compelling cross-platform - mobile phones, tablets and computers
• Work collaboratively across LCCC to ensure content is accurate
• Liaise regularly with users both internal and external to ensure designs meet their requirements and core business objectives
• Ensure design standards, brand guidelines and best practices are adhered to

Requirements

• Commercial experience in the areas of delivering compelling and engaging professional content such as animations, graphics, brochures, videos.
• The ability to communicate your designs to key stakeholders both technical and non-technical
• You are well-versed in the standard graphic design tools and can handle them professionally and efficiently
• You want to make things happen and are motivated by having a real impact on the success of the business
• You love to be challenged and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Like us, you are a person of conviction and you feel like you will thrive in our culture
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience of relevant software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role, so applicants must possess an independent, pre-existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Preferred

• Experience of creating and managing content for websites
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• An awareness of accessibility for online channels

Benefits

• Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
• Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers