Graphic Designer (Maternity Cover)

Salary Competitive

Location Manchester

Hours 8.00 - 17.00

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Alliance Automotive Group are a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the independent aftermarket in France, Germany and the UK. We service independent repairers, body shops, auto centres, fast fit companies and end consumers with parts and equipment through a network of national and regional logistics platforms as well as networks of local distributors comprising our own subsidiaries and independent affiliates.

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our team on a maternity cover basis. We are looking for someone with a passion and deep interest in all things creative and design.

This key role will see you create eye-catching web, email and print campaign designs, as well to reflect the company’s goals, objectives and identity, and work with internal marketing teams to support key product brands with regular and ad-hoc promotions.

This person must be able to work across multiple projects across a range of brands. Working as part of the Marketing team, the person will be expected to produce project deliverables to an exceptionally high standard with guidance from our senior designers and marketing reps.

You will be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic, team-oriented work ethic with the flexibility and willingness to take on any task. You should display a forward-thinking, positive outlook and offer strategic creative solutions to a high finished standard. You need to have exceptional multi-tasking skills, high attention to detail, and ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

Applying excellent digital/graphic design skills across advertising campaigns, websites, web applications and documentation
Taking ownership of work, with the ability to work across various projects simultaneously, while always maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Involved in all aspects of projects, from initial concepts, to the successful completion of a finished product be that online or offline
Liaising with suppliers and printers to ensure a high-quality finished product for printed materials, large scale graphics, merchandise etc
Working alongside the marketing team to promote special offers and seasonal products
Producing banners of various sizes for use across different company, brand and 3rd party websites
Creating suitable packaging templates and designs for a number of brands and products
Creating regular newsletters from the ground up as part of an overall marketing strategy
Producing digital storyboards, visuals and layouts to help communicate ideas
Producing and communicating a consistent stream of fresh ideas
Applying high levels of information technology skills in relevant design packages and hardware, including; Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash) MS Office (including PowerPoint), Macs and OSX
Sourcing and retouching high quality and relevant imagery

Key Skills:

Minimum of 3 years’ professional/commercial experience
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Software particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and experience of web development
Familiarity with developing cross-browser and cross-platform solutions
Keen interest in emerging technologies and the Web
Thorough understanding of typography, colour theory, layout principles, web standards and advertising standards and their application
Thorough understanding of online technologies and appreciation of the differences between online and offline design
Acute observation and an expert eye for detail
Resilience to rejection and constructive criticism of creative work
Hands-on and 'can-do' attitude and be willing to get stuck in
Photography/video skills desirable
Animation/video editing capabilities desirable
Good communication and organisation skills to handle a full and varied workload

Benefits and other information:

Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement
Pension Contribution
Structured career path and bespoke training
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts and cashback from 1000s of high street stores via AAG Benefits Portal including
- Groceries
- Travel and hotel stays
- Eating out
- Tech
- Health and Wellbeing

The Company

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the automotive aftermarket, serving over 35,000 repairers across the UK & Ireland.

AAG is owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the number one parts distribution business in North America, leading to an increased level of synergies helping achieve record growth.

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