COMPANY OVERVIEW
CTL Communications is a global communications agency deeply rooted in the consumer and pharmaceutical sectors. We are known for our communications expertise, our exciting events, and our unmatched creativity. Established in 2009, we have grown into a well-respected and multi award-winning agency still led by our founder, Catherine Turner.
Over the past four years, our growth has been unprecedented, with a shift towards handling more strategic and complex projects often involving business transformation and the communication of large-scale change initiatives.
While our clientele includes some of the world's major players, our culture remains entrepreneurial and agile. We take pride in our friendly and energetic personality, sharing a collective vision for growth. From a modest team of 10 in 2020, we organically expanded to nearly 100 in 2023, and continuing to hire into 2024.
At CTL Communications, it is possible to have the security of a large, private business with a long-term strategy coupled with an exceptional and energizing culture developing the team and business to its full potential.
BENEFITS AND CULTURE
We take pride in our “Culture of Belonging” allowing everybody to work in a supportive and friendly environment, ensuring everybody has a voice and feels part of a team. While we may work remotely, no one works alone.
We offer a range of benefits from day one focusing on four key areas: wealth, health, growth, and happiness.
Wealth – Attractive and competitive salary package, annual performance-based bonus, attractive referral bonus, enhanced sick leave (upon passing probation), enhanced family leave after 2 years’ service.
Health – Private healthcare, mental and physical wellbeing service including access to therapy, in-house mental health first aiders, yearly health check and discounted gym memberships.
Growth – Tailored development plans with a career pathing program, training opportunities including access to the full LinkedIn Learning suite, thorough onboarding support and mentor opportunities.
Happiness - remote working, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays and 3-day Christmas shutdown), regular team days and incredible yearly whole company social events (Paris in 2022, a castle in Dublin in 2023!), charity day, discounted spa breaks.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer proven commercial experience. A genuine enthusiasm for taking on new projects, engaging with diverse teams, and swiftly building relationships. We value individuals who bring an enthusiastic and determined attitude, while also maintaining a calm and consistent approach.
Please note, due to the sometimes fast-paced nature of this role, previous experience as a Junior Graphic Designer within an agency setting is desirable.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
· Take and interpret initial brief from internal team and clients
· Working in collaboration with the multi-disciplined creative team
· Develop visually creative work for clients live events, videos, digital media, printed projects
· Support the senior designers with artworking and image sourcing
· Creating printed graphics, digital graphics, email designs and icons
· Adhering to brand guidelines for a variety of clients
· Ensuring each project is bespoke and branding is clear throughout
· Ensuring all company folders are organised
· Working well under pressure and to strict deadlines
· Work alongside Senior Designers and Design Manager to develop, instigate and execute new improved ways of working, ideas & equipment
· Strong understating in Adobe Creative Suite skills, including but not limited to Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will have worked within an agency setting for 1 – 2 years and have efficient knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite skills, including but not limited to Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop – you will be expected to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines. The wider design team will also be working on the projects, so it is important that you are able to be collaborative and work well in a team.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
· 1+ years of Graphic Design experience.
· A portfolio of work that demonstrates knowledge of graphical composition, typography, colour and layout.
· Excellent knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
· Strong technical knowledge, coupled with a creative flair for design and layout.
· Experience of working individually
· Experience of working with both digital and print design.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
· BA/BSc in Graphic Design or similar (desirable)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you now, or will you in the future require visa sponsorship?
- Have you worked within an agency setting before?
- Are you located within the United Kingdom?
- Do you have a portfolio to share? If so please include with your application.
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 13/09/2024
