London, UK
Senior graphic designer
at EPR Architects
EPR Architects is looking for a senior graphic designer for a 14-15 month contract to join its office in central London.
Opportunity: senior graphic designer (14-15 month contract)
Salary: £40-42k
Location: London
EPR Architects is an AJ100 top 20 architectural studio based in central London. The practice is involved in a variety of design work ranging from large-scale masterplans to small-scale public art installations. We are seeking a senior multi-disciplinary graphic designer with at least five years’ experience to join our team, working across branding, art direction, print, web and digital design with skills in book design, illustration, photography, videography, image retouching and digital coding.
The successful candidate will have experience producing marketing materials for business development purposes within an architectural, construction or design environment. You will be a highly organised, self-motivated team-worker with strong time management skills and an exceptional eye for detail. You will have high, professional standards with regards to DTP and the ability to oversee and implement brand standards across the organisation. You will be proficient in all elements of the Adobe Creative Suite. Other skills such as videography/video editing would be a bonus but are not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional creative to become an integral part of our marketing and graphics team. Benefits include a cycle-to-work scheme, on-site showers and changing room, free life-drawing and yoga classes, regular CPDs and a number of sports and social events organised throughout the year.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- management of the practice’s brand identity and strategy including awareness of industry competitors’ branding and market standards
- production and management of brand asset library including images, logos, swatches, a full-range of document templates, branded stationary and paper stocks
- commissioning, briefing and art directing freelance creatives including photographers, videographers and digital developers
- assisting architectural teams with project proposals and pitches, designing brand identities, marketing ideas and signage proposals
- collaborating with the wider studio on architectural design competitions, installations and public art proposals, including concept design, drawings and project management
- design and artworking of studio marketing materials, including books, brochures, press adverts, leaflets, stationary, clothing, exhibition display graphics, event identities, invitations, and various ad hoc requests – following brand guidelines in some instances and designing bespoke ‘off-brand’ materials in others
- creating drawings, animations, maps, infographics and illustrations for marketing materials
- ongoing design development and content management of company website, including creating project case studies and new pages as required.
- creation of internal websites and beta demos of digital marking materials using HTML/CSS/JQuery
Skills:
- strong understanding of layout, typography and colour with an eye for detail
- ability to design, manage and deliver a range of projects from concept to completion
- an understanding of both digital and lithographic print processes, high-end bookmaking, finishing and production of exhibition display graphics, and the ability to communicate print briefs clearly with external printers
- ability to understand and communicate design briefs and proposals to clients, directors, colleagues, and freelancers
- ability to manage a large number of projects of varying complexity with multiple teams, often working under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- ability to write marketing copy when needed
- ability to manage budgets and negotiate costs with freelancers and suppliers
- fluent Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign/Illustrator/Photoshop)
- ability to use CMS with an understanding of SEO
- ability to read and write HTML/CSS/JQuery
Please submit your CV along with examples of your own design work by clicking the ‘apply for this job’ link below.