Graphic Designer (Middleweight)
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Position Overview & Specifications
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
We are looking for a Graphic Designer (Middleweight) to join our growing business.
You’ll be working closely with the Communications Director, Marketing Manager and Marketing Assistant to conceptualise and deliver original campaigns and designs across both digital and print platforms for our growing portfolio of businesses: UPVC DIRECT, NB Builders and Principality Plastics Warehouse.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
UPVCDIRECT.CO.UK with NB Builders Merchants and Principality Plastics Warehouse are businesses selling DIY/ Trade products for building and maintenance. We sell to the trade market and DIY-ers online and through our branch network in Cardiff, Gelli, Gloucester and Swansea. With this fast and exciting growth, an opportunity for an in-house Graphic Designer has arisen to support the existing team.
THE ROLE:
· Develop strong and innovative campaign concepts to promote the company brands and products
· Develop high quality designs and content across all channels through to final artwork
(e.g. website/ social media channels/ blog/ print/ magazines/ brochures/ leaflet drops/ e-campaigns/ video content/ trade adverts etc etc.
· Launch and update new products and ranges across our digital retail channels
(E.g. website/ ebay shop/ facebook/ amazon etc.)
· Ensure brand consistency across all channels
· Provide design support to the sales team, with sales pack updates
· Organise designs/ assets on the internal shared drive
· Explore new concepts, design ideas and campaigns and share with the team
· Liaise with external website agencies, printers, SEO companies on behalf of the business
· Take product shots/ people shots. Editing and retouching in Creative Suite and save at various sizes depending on application requirements.
LOOKING FOR:
· Graphic design experience
· Experience with Creative Suite packages (in-design/ photoshop/ illustrator etc)
· Experience with content creation and management in Wordpress or equivalent
· Self-motivated individual with a good work ethic and the ability to multi-task and prioritise
· Eye for design and detail
· Fresh, new campaign ideas
· You’ll be joining a friendly, fast paced team at an exciting time in the businesses growth
Job Type:Full-time
Salary: £22k - £26k per year (depending on experience)
Benefits: Free parking
Schedule: Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
Location: Primary location is 3 Centre-court, Treforest Industrial Estate with the ability to move between existing branches on occasion.
Education/ Experience:
A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Bachelors degree (graphic design/ advertising)
Graphic Design experience (1+ years)
Application
If you’re interested in applying, please send a CV, cover letter and a link to your portfolio/social to sarah@upvcdirect.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graphic Designer (Middleweight) roles across UPVCDIRECT.CO.UK/ Principality Plastics Warehouse's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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