Digital and Print Graphic Designer
CMA House, Truro
Starting salary £26,000 to £29,000 depending on skills and experience
31/05/2024 05:00:00 PM
We are always on the lookout for brilliant, talented people who can help keep us at the forefront of setting new standards and are motivated by doing a truly great job.
Our Members (also known as our customers) are at the heart of everything we do. To ensure our Members experience quality service, we offer our teams development and training opportunities and we support individuals to get to where they want to be in their career.
We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic marketing team as a Digital and Print Graphic Designer. You will help support the marketing team to reach the marketing goals and objectives through creating engaging content for both print and digital, whilst working closely with internal teams and external agencies.
This is a Monday – Friday position with the occasional weekend to assist with annual events. No previous experience of insurance is required as a full induction will be provided. We support all our people with ongoing training and development opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, motivated graphic designer with the knowledge and ability to design for digital (website, social) and print using Adobe Creative Cloud, combined with the following:
- A key team player, bags of initiative and ability to think creatively.
- Proven experience creating brand engagement through digital and print communications.
- Knowledge and experience of design and layout principles, setting up and preparing artwork for print production (leaflets, newsletters, informative guides and exhibitions).
- Excellent knowledge, technical skills and experience of using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.
- Knowledge and experience of email marketing platforms and Content Management Systems - preferably Umbraco. Ability to update/upload content, as well as suggest and implement changes that will enhance the user experience.
- Deadline driven and experienced in managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and effectively prioritising tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to review and proofread.
- Immaculate attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team whilst building strong relationships with team members, including in pressured situations.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn internal systems.
- An interest in rural and agricultural issues would be advantageous but is not necessary.
- Assisting in the development, production and implementation of engaging brand awareness and lead generation campaigns by creating both digital and print assets.
- Leading the design and execution of innovative, high quality and effective graphic designs across various mediums, helping to bring our events, projects, campaigns, and communications to life.
- Maintaining effective communication throughout the design process, from initial brief to presenting proposals, capturing feedback, and providing debriefs.
- Proof checking.
- Working closely with internal teams and external agencies.
- Learning, developing and implementing workflows through automated marketing software.
- Complying with GDPR regulations.
- Performance tracking by supporting with the analysis of results and monthly marketing reports.
- Delivering performance in line with our behaviours and values.
- Supporting other team members during busy periods.
Why work for Cornish Mutual?
Founded by a group of farmers in 1903 to provide cost effective insurance to the community, Cornish Mutual is now one of the leading South West insurance providers. As a mutual, we are a Member-owned business, run for the benefit of our Members (customers) - we don’t have shareholders. Our success is down to our people and our Members – both are at the heart of everything we do.
As an employer we offer a culture that is open and honest and we are supportive and collaborative, to empower individuals to deliver the best outcomes and develop in their careers. Our growth plans are ambitious, and we are looking for passionate people that can help us continue building relationships, supporting each other and that of our communities.
We value all our employees and offer a number of benefits including:
- 35-hour week, supporting a great work life balance
- Private medical insurance and income protection cover
- 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days per year with length of service (plus bank holidays). Plus, the option to ‘buy’ an extra 5 days per year (after a qualifying period).
- Comprehensive induction programme, excellent learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and relevant qualifications.
- Up to 25% discount on selected Cornish Mutual insurance products and access to our exclusive Member discounts on other everyday essentials
- The opportunity for some hybrid working, after a qualifying period.
- Company events to support social wellbeing.
And many more!
Please write to us detailing how your skills and experience match what we are searching for and why you have chosen to apply for this role. We fill our vacancies as soon as we find people who fit our culture and meet the skills requirements. This means that whilst we may advertise with a closing date, we may offer the role to someone before that date, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
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We encourage direct applications and only work with carefully selected recruitment partners. We advise that if you are contacted by any agency and wish to verify that a source is legitimate, please contact recruitment@cornishmutual.co.uk before sharing any personal information. We never accept unsolicited applications from agencies.