Graphic Designer

The Team:

The MarComms Team, part of the Marketing Department, is responsible for the targeted communication and interaction with customers and prospect customers using various media channels, alongside guarding the consistent representation and usage of the Southco brand against clearly defined brand guidelines.

It manages the generation and distribution of communication content that drives customer engagement and lead generation.

Working closely with the other functions of the Marketing Team the MarComms Department is responsible for the promotion of the 4P's Marketing Mix and the tactical implementation of the business's sales and marketing strategies.

The role:

The artistic candidate will have valid experience in the creative online and print design and production of promotional and technical materials and graphic art, preferably in a multi-lingual working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future direction of Southco's graphics design activities as the function continues moving into the digital world and the development of online and website-based graphics material.

The role will entail developing customer-engaging material for usage across the breadth of media channels, including video marketing. You will also support the development of graphics materials across the entire business.

Is this a role for you?

3-4 years' experience in graphics and/or web designs in a B2B environment, with experience in technical product literature and corporate branding design advantageous
Degree in Graphics Design (or relevant degree)
Comprehensive experience working on a Mac platform and working knowledge of Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom & Microsoft Office. Experience with Adobe Flash and/or After Effects would be an advantage. Knowledge of web development and multimedia software advantageous
Passion and enthusiasm for creative design
Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
Proven interpersonal and communication skills

So why join us?

At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we're a family and strive to maintain our culture. By joining us you will benefit by:

Globally competitive compensation
Pension match up to 8%
Life assurance
Wellness initiatives
Family fun days

Why Southco?

With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.

Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company events
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Work from home

Education:
Bachelor's (required)

Experience:
Graphic design: 4 years (required)
Mac OS: 3 years (preferred)
adobe Indesign: 3 years (required)
Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (required)
Adobe Photoshop: 3 years (preferred)
Adobe Lightroom: 3 years (required)
Adobe Flash: 3 years (required)
Web design: 2 years (required)
Web development: 3 years (preferred)
multi-media software: 1 year (preferred)

Location:
Worcester WR4 9FA (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester WR4 9FA