Graphic Designer

Reference Number 60019735
Location Northampton Square
School / Service Professional Services
Department Marketing and Communications
Contract Duration Permanent
Hours Part-time
Salary Range (£) £18,028 to £22,149

Background

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research.

Led by President, Professor Sir Paul Curran, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The Graphic Designer role is within the Brand Marketing team, part of the Marketing & External Relations department. The department drives the development of City’s external profile and reputation and supports the objectives set out in City’s Strategic Plan.

Reporting to the Design Lead, the Graphic Designer supports the creation and production of a wide range of marketing initiatives to help promote City to external and internal audiences.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Design Lead, the Graphic Designer independently develops a range of communications materials from point of conception to print-preparation for both Schools and Professional Services. This includes a range of on and offline materials, including publications and digital campaigns.

The Graphic Designer acts as brand guardian, ensuring all core marketing and communications collateral adheres strictly to the brand guidelines and is of a high standard, reflecting City’s ongoing commitment to excellence and professionalism.

The role delivers on core marketing objectives and improves the delivery of the Marketing and Communication strategy, in line with the Strategic Plan for the Vision and Strategy 2026.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. They will have a design qualification and strong knowledge of Adobe Creative suite, including After Effects. They will be highly creative and experienced in designing for print, digital and web.

Experience of working within a professional design environment is essential, along with the ability to meet the objectives of a creative brief. A sound knowledge of design best practices is required.

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. They will be proactive and able to work independently.

Experience creating HTML5 ads would be desirable.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 17th August 2020

Actively working to promote equal opportunity and diversity

Academic excellence for business and the professions

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