Middleweight Graphic Designer - 12 months Fixed Term Contract at IG Group

Role Purpose

We are looking to appoint a Designer to support marketing in delivering client facing earned media assets.

This is a key role within the Earned Media team will report directly into the Earned Media Strategist. This position will be at the heart of delivering against marketing projects, a crucial role which will be contributing to the evolution and impact that marketing has across the IG Group.

We are becoming a best-in-class marketing team, and  need the best talent to lead this new team.

Excited? Please get in touch.

What you’ll do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Defining requirements, developing concepts, and executing designs that are on-brief, innovative and adheres to global best practices.
• Creating graphics of varying descriptions and complexities (e.g. infographics, data visualizations, social media collateral, campaign artwork, etc.)
• Taking feedback from multiple global stakeholders and refining design work/concepts accordingly
• Clearly articulating strategic thinking in design projects
• Collaborating closely with other creative and delivery teams within the business (e.g. copy, video, media, brand strategy, CRM, etc.)
• Adapting and expanding on work that was originated by external agencies or freelancers.
• Ensuring that all creative adheres to brand guidelines and design best practices, especially when reviewing.

Who you are

You’re upbeat and enthusiastic, and you have an open mind and a curious, can-do attitude.

You, like us, understand the importance of collaboration and are driven to be the best in what you do. You embody our three core values – to champion the client, learn fast together and raise the bar.

You want to be part of a proudly carbon-neutral company that will prioritize your wellbeing and that of the world around you, helping to create a brighter future for all. A company that embraces diversity and welcomes everyone with respect, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, identification, faith or culture. If you’re inspired by our way of working and can bring something new to our team of top- notch people, then you’ll find a home here.

You will be a natural collaborator who delights in bringing order to chaos and can inspire your colleagues to be brave and creative while maintaining administrative delivery.

You have:

• Excellent design skills and attention to detail with thorough knowledge of Adobe creative suite
• Strong communicator who is delivery focused, organized and flexible.
• Accustomed to working as part of a project team.
• Able to multi-task, working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with a desire to develop and a willingness to learn about IG Group’s products and services.
• A key contributing member to project and campaign working groups, making recommendations & delivering against requirements to meet business KPI’s.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in marketing, branding or the creative arts
• Advanced knowledge of Workfront/Chase (or similar), Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products