Junior Designer at Flash Group

Job Description

Company:

• A well-established brand with a global strategy, that prides itself on making people’s lives easier through frontier technology that creates enabling opportunities.

Culture:

At FLASH, we realise that “the way we do things around here” drives our business and enables us to achieve our purpose of “Making People’s Lives Easier”. Our 3 values are the drumbeat of our business: 

• We are all in 
• We have each other’s backs 
• We are brave 

These values help us to make our People’s lives easier by creating a culture where people come to work because it’s a place where they can engage in meaningful work, in a supportive environment where they can be the best version of themselves and achieve the remarkable!

Job Role: 

• We are looking for a Junior Designer who is passionate about their craft, someone filled with the desire to make things better, who is constantly looking to improve themselves and always ready to solve a problem. We love teamwork, collaboration and laughter. We work hard and expect that person to do so too. Being part of a great team who wants to do amazing things and execute accordingly. 

Responsibilities:

• Design graphic elements, basic animation, and layouts based on creative briefs and direction.
• Prepare design mock-ups and present concepts to relevant stakeholders for review.
• Obtain final sign-off and approval on all creative work before production.
• Collaborate with brand managers, copywriters, photographers, and other designers on projects.
• Adapt and roll out approved concepts across various above-the-line (ATL) and below-the-line (BTL) media.
• Design and update sales proposal decks and presentation materials.
• Execute amendments and corrections on existing artwork efficiently.
• Create final art (FA) source files and ensure correct file management.
• Maintain familiarity with client and company brand guidelines and past assignments.
• Ensure all artwork is technically correct (format, size, colour codes) before delivery to print or production facilities.
• Develop and deliver engaging designs for digital channels, meeting technical specifications.

Job Requirements

• A Tertiary qualification in DTP/Graphic Design.
• 1 – 3 years professional experience in a design or DTP role.
• A strong, well-rounded portfolio showcasing individual design aesthetic and finished artwork (must be current/up-to-date).
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator).
• Working knowledge of related hardware (Apple Mac).
• An understanding of Finished Art principles and basic motion design/animation.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ensures all designs and artwork are free from errors, meet technical specifications, and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Initiative/Proactivity: Takes ownership of tasks, seeks to improve processes, and solves problems independently.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with Brand Managers, Copywriters, and other team members to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Quickly adjusts to changing briefs, priorities, and design trends.
• Creative Thinking/Innovation: Generates new ideas and solutions to visual communication challenges.
• Time Management/Organisational Skills: Manages workload efficiently to meet multiple deadlines.