Junior Graphic Designer (Graduate)

Job Description
IMG (Internasjonal Møbel Gruppe) is known for manufacturing comfortable high-quality ergonomic furniture infused with Scandinavian design in its factories across Asia and Europe. IMG is part of the Ekornes AS group

Due to several years of continued growth at IMG we are growing the strength of our marketing team with a creative graphic designer. At IMG we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We are looking for a highly creative person who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and electronic media. Our ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and skilled with every step of the design process from concept to the final deliverable.

Collaborating with multiple teams at our company, the graphic designer should be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, with the ability to vary style and layouts depending on the project.

What you will be doing:
* Work on and coordinate a wide range of projects, using various computer software to visualise and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
* Obtain input from management, ensuring designs meet organisational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
* Work independently and cooperatively on multiple projects with marketing team, meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
* Examine existing processes, identifying flaws and creating solutions to improve design capabilities.
* Update and maintain internal databases of designs, photography, and video.

Daily & Monthly Responsibilities
* Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategise with multiple teams or clients for a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and marketing materials.
* Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
* Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout.
* Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system.
* Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business and market to design and execute specific classifications.
* Coordinate photoshoots of product developed at our factory locations
* Work with the other design team members in our Norway and Thailand offices.

Interested in applying?
If you think you have what it takes to bring ideas to life with visual impact, we want to hear from you!

Apply by sending in your up-to-date CV and a short cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications/experiences required for the role.

Please send across link to your portfolio.

Quick Info
Type: Graduate – Permanent
Salary: £17k – £20k per annum
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP

Company
IMG (Internasjonal Møbel Gruppe) is known for manufacturing comfortable high-quality ergonomic furniture infused with Scandinavian design in its factories across Asia and Europe. IMG is part of the Ekornes AS group, established in 1934 and the largest furniture manufacturer in the Nordic region.

Person Requirements
Essential:
* Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or similar discipline
* Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
* Experience (academic and professional) with design software including: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.
* Proven experience with graphic design, with a portfolio of work
* Excellent English writing, communication, and presentation skills is essential
* Organisational and time-management skills for coordinating projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:
* Experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
* Background in interior design, fashion or visual merchandising would be extremely useful
* Copywriting capabilities
* Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software
* Desire to continue to grow skill set with ongoing education and training