Junior Graphic Designer at V&A Waterfront

DESCRIPTION

Support the Marketing team’s Graphic Designer with the design, translation, and roll-out of both the Corporate Brand, Creative Campaigns and other creative deliverables required by internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that all visual materials reflect a keen eye for detail and passion for design resulting in a magical, unified, consistent, attractive identity for the V&A Waterfront brand.

REQUIREMENTS

The following job objectives were found to be relevant to this job:

Design and Finish Artwork:

• Conceptualization and Implementation:
  • Support with the conceptualisation, design, and implement design solutions in line with the corporate identity and brand.
  • Interpret creative briefs and develop supporting creative material.
• Production and Refinement:
  • Use DTP software to produce or refine artwork and designs for publication and printing.
  • Ensure professional formatting fit for purpose (e.g., size and style of type, column width, and spacing).
  • Select and check colours, clipping, and trapping.
  • Scan and edit photographs and maintain an updated and relevant image library.
  • Redraw artwork where necessary.
  • Help design professional presentations and report packs, including graphics such as diagrams, charts, and tables.
  • Ensure all visual materials are unified, consistent, and professional.
  • Ensure work is signed off/approved by the relevant managers.
  • Keep all marketing and corporate collateral updated with the latest material (internal & external)

Preparation for Presentations, Publication, and Printing:

• Digital and Print Preparation:
  • Use publishing technologies (such as HTML) to convert documents to an internet-ready format.
  • Use software and other relevant technology to ensure all visual materials are ready and in the relevant format.
  • Draw new die-cuts when required.
  • Complete layout and typesetting of designs.
  • Check final layouts and proofs for correctness.
• Print Coordination:
  • Liaise with and fill out instructions for printers and prepare final artwork.
  • Prepare files for various print techniques used by printers and oversee first-offs before full print run.
  • Proof jobs on press, checking colour, film, Cromalins, and digital print.
  • File setup, colour checking, sourcing CMYK breakdowns for pantones.
  • General design and layout for large format printing.
  • Panelling, adding bleed, colour retouching, redrawing of logos (vectors), double-sided/white ink process.
  • Maintain project timelines and milestones

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Marketing team to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments to support their graphic design needs.

Educational requirements relevant to this job:

• Visual Communication / Graphic Design Diploma or Degree

Knowledge requirements relevant to this job:

• Knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Understanding of UX principles
• Design Software (Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, After Effects, Indesign, Lightroom, Premier Pro
• Knowledge of AI technology would be advantageous
• Knowledge of printing methods and printing requirements
• Visual Communication and Graphic Design Principles
• Basic Video Editing Skills
• Content Creation    

Skills requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge (including Apple Mac OS and PC)
• Design Software (Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator etc)
• Creativity / design skill
• Time management
• Planning and Prioritizing
• Multitasking
• Flexibility
• Methodical
• Detail-orientated
• Interpersonal skill
• Communication skill (written and verbal)
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• High level of discretion and ethics

Skills requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge (including Apple Mac OS and PC)
• Design Software (Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator etc)
• Creativity / design skill
• Time management
• Planning and Prioritizing
• Multitasking
• Flexibility
• Methodical
• Detail-orientated
• Interpersonal skill
• Communication skill (written and verbal)
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• High level of discretion and ethics

Experience requirements were found to be relevant to this job:

• 3-5 Years’ Relevant Experience