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We are looking for a Graphic Designer (Maternity Cover - 12 months)A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.Beauty Works retails luxury hair solutions, including ready to wear clip-ins, semi-permanent professional extensions and exclusive collaborations. Our hair extensions, aftercare products and electrical stylers have earned recognition amongst the beauty press and up and down the red carpet. Beauty Works operates internationally to both to salon professional and directly to consumers and is owned by a Beauty Industry Group based in Salt Lake City and has the largest share of the hair extensions market in the world.Job SummaryThe Graphic Designer is a key team member, reporting to the Creative Design & Production Manager, and is responsible for designing and creating graphics for all aspects of the Beauty Industry Group brands including web, print and social media.Do you live and breathe clean aesthetics, digital and print trends, and typography? Whilst following brand guidelines, do you enjoy showcasing your own creativity? Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and gets excited about solving creative challenges. If you enjoy keeping up with design, marketing, and beauty trends and you pride yourself on your attention to detail and your creative ideasthis could be the perfect role for you!Role Outline & ResponsibilitiesCreate innovative, imaginative and smart designs across multiple brands, leading and advancing the level of work the creative team producesAbility to keep up and thrive even with short deadlinesFollow brand guidelines and maintain brand consistency throughout your workSkilled at translating marketing communication strategies into clear and compelling graphic design solutionsCreate on-brand graphics for social media (Instagram Stories, Posts, Sponsored Ads - animation skills are a must)Conceptualise and create on-brand email creativeResize images and work to specific pixel dimensionsWeb page bannersListens to, understands and translates creative feedback with an open mind and works with team members to make revisions neededTake creative control of projects from start to finish including full brand identities for influencer collaborationsDesign graphics for events, launch parties and PR giftingImage RetouchingCreate print ready packaging designsCreate and manipulate digital typographyCreate print designs and layouts for pdfs, brochures, price lists, etc.Offer new ideas clearly and effectively to the graphics and marketing teamKey Skills1+ years experience in a graphic design at a fast-paced company or agency environmentQualifications or studies relevant to designAbility to stick to and work well with strict brand guidelinesHighly proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign and PhotoshopStrong linguistic, spelling and proof-reading skills with a great attention to detailExcellent organisation skillsStrong communication skillsExperience creating animated graphics, particularly Instagram StoriesGood networker with the capacity to build strong working relationships both internally and externallyCommitment, drive and self-motivationAbility to work with others/a team player whos happy assisting colleagues by completing tasks outside own job role when requestedMust be able to provide a portfolio of Design work (creative CVs and portfolios are encouraged - showcase your skills)An enthusiasm for the Beauty Works brand, its communities and culture - you are aware of whats going on across the beauty landscape and are familiar with current social trends and influencers on social mediaKnowledge of FIGMA is desirableExperience using Dotdigital (or similar ESP program) is advantageous