GRAPHIC DESIGNER

KOIBIRD is recruiting a Graphic Designer who is forward thinking and experienced in producing leading design work across a wide range of mediums including print, web, and motion design. Reporting to the Head of Creative Studio, the Graphic Designer plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day creative output of the business and is responsible for producing stunning visuals with a consistent aesthetic across all our brand channels.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of business-as-usual workflow such as email, social media stories, blog posts, home page updates and digital marketing.
• Hands on design ability to produce new and fresh designs across print and digital, as well as social and animated design for Instagram and marketing campaigns.
• Think creatively and propose new design ideas to further develop the brand identity and continuously evolve output to keep designs fresh and innovative.
• Form strong relationships with external suppliers such as printers and packaging suppliers while managing multiple work-streams with competing priorities.
• Champion new and interesting ideas and stay abreast of what’s happening in design in the wider industry
• Work closely with internal key stakeholders and senior leaders proposing new ideas

Requirements

• 3-5+ years working as a graphic designer within fashion retail, editorial or agency environment 
• Excellent typography skills, creative mind, and a sharp eye for detail 
• A good understanding of creating motion graphics, and animated typography and imagery 
• Demonstrable experience of delivering a broad range of design projects including look books, instore graphics, event signage, email, web design, motion graphics, print and social campaigns 
• An understanding of the printing process; how to set files up correctly, colour profiling, bleed, etc. 
• The ability to be proactive, make decisions, see the bigger picture, spot mistakes, and speak up if needed. 
• Expert working knowledge in the following creative suites: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Sketch

About you:

• Calm under pressure, resourceful and a creative problem solver, used to working to strict deadlines and on own initiative 
• Strong understanding of assessing the content landscape for a brand 
• Strong communication skills and a highly developed design vocabulary 
• The ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment 
• Good organisational skills that support the rest of the team 
• A love of fashion and travel