Readysalted - Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Client: Readysalted

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Job Title: Digital Graphic Designer

Salary: £26-29k Pro-rata

Reports To: Managing Director

Location: Readysalted, Newcastle upon Tyne (onsite)

Date: January 2025

Are you a detail-oriented designer with a passion for digital creative work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us: Readysalted is a digital agency established in 2003, with a diverse, global client base. As part of our growing sub-brand, Conversion Gurus, we are looking for a talented Digital Graphic Designer to join our team in the exciting and fast-paced world of digital design. This is a maternity cover position starting in mid-March 2025, with a contract duration of 6–12 months, and the potential for a permanent role based on new client wins and future growth.

The Role: We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic designer who is ready to work on a variety of digital design projects, supporting our clients in a dynamic, busy sector. As a Digital Graphic Designer, you will work closely with our creative team to deliver engaging, high-impact designs across multiple digital channels.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and create online advertising and promotional graphics for a range of campaigns.
• Artwork client templates with fresh, engaging content to enhance digital creatives.

Key Activities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of online marketing materials across several clients, ensuring timely delivery of assets.
• Collaborate with multiple overseas clients, maintaining clear communication and meeting all design deadlines.
• Creative artwork development to ensure high-quality output for various digital platforms.

Competencies and Experience:

Essential:

• At least 2 years of commercial design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing your digital work.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent typography skills, with experience working on digital creatives.
• High-level Photoshop skills, including working with FX and embellishing digital creative.
• A keen eye for detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to prioritise deadlines.

Desired:

• Familiarity with basic animation techniques (HTML5).
• Experience with updating and optimising website content.
• Up-to-date with the latest design trends.

Additional Skills:

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and experience with design tools.
• Ability to take art direction from other creatives and client design teams.
• Proficient in catching typographical, spelling, formatting, contextual, and stylistic errors and correcting them accordingly.
• Comfortable working under pressure with a positive attitude.
• A genuine passion for design and a creative mindset.

What We’re Looking For:

• A designer with a strong portfolio of digital work that demonstrates layout and composition skills, typographical accuracy, and aesthetic coherence.
• An individual who is self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about creating outstanding digital designs.

Additional Information

This position is a maternity cover role with a contract duration of 6–12 months, starting in mid-March 2025, and offers potential for a permanent role based on new client wins and future growth.