Job Description
Graphic Designer – fixed term contract
Initial 3-month term
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LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian brand.
This role is perfect for a talented Graphic Designer who will join the LeMieux creative team on a fixed term contract, initially for a 3-month term, based in our Romsey head office within the Marketing & Creative Team.
The Graphic Designer will conceptualise and deliver innovative and cutting-edge creative campaigns predominantly across digital channels. Your design work should capture the attention of those who see it and communicate the right message. For this you should have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into concepts through to customer-facing designs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile creative digital concepts and designs, including email, paid social advertising, web design etc.
- Work as part of the creative team on brand campaigns – defining, shaping and realising innovative ideas through design
- Work with cross-functional teams to create compelling visual content that supports our brand's marketing objectives
- Produce visual content that is optimized for social media platforms and other digital channels, including paid social advertising that engages and converts
- Maintain our brand's visual identity and ensure consistency across all marketing channels
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand, being comfortable with an iterative feedback and amendment process
- Focus on special design tasks and retouching (e.g. colour correction/matching)
- Manage and sort image files and related creative assets within our creative asset management system
- Take feedback from other designers and team members to improve skills and workflow
- Take part in brainstorming meetings and creative sessions
- Collaborate with other areas of the business to support their channels and needs when required
The successful Candidate will have the following attributes:
- A minimum of 3 years’ design experience, particularly with, but not limited to web, email, social and social advertising, brochures and digital and offline advertising, events, and POS
- A strong portfolio of design work
- Solid understanding of design principles, including typography, layout, and colour theory
- and a high-level of skill and experience with design software such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Ability to create animated advertising creative from both stills and video content highly advantageous
- A keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Strong communication and organisation skills and the ability to work independently and to manage a busy workload
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus but not essential
- An understanding of the equestrian industry would be advantageous but is not essential
About us
LeMieux’s committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We’re strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.
Life at LeMieux
Overview
At LeMieux, we’re all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you’ll fit right in.
We’re growing fast. Are you motivated by new experiences, ready to try new things and excited by change?
We’re looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world. You’ll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.
Does this sound like you?