Graphic Design Graduate

Job Description

Big design ideas We’re all ears.Want to tackle some of the big issues in society today, from driving UK housing growth to fighting fuel poverty Like to be part of an organisation that has a commercial, innovative outlook but also reinvests over £5 million into UK communities every year Want an Early Careers programme that takes your future very seriously, helping you do everything from attending a Board meeting to getting some impressive qualifications … Welcome to Orbit.Our Graduate Programme We see our graduates as leaders of the future - so we invest a lot in our two-year Graduate Programme - and in you. During the scheme you will undertake three short term placements within our Digital Content Team, Internal Communications and our Market Sales division. Variety and influence As well as getting lots of responsibility in your day-to-day role, we’ll help you explore the whole of Orbit and a growing sector that is tackling some of today’s biggest social challenges. You’ll have opportunity to visit building sites, independent living services, witness the positive impact that our community investment initiatives deliver as well as meeting our executive team and even going to a board meeting.A big strategic projectYou’ll join our other graduates who also start in September to tackle a big strategic project together. Our Cohort 1 Graduates have been researching how we can cut fuel poverty and improve our strategic asset management in one stroke, with new technology solutions. Working with teams across Orbit, they’ve been analysing costs, appointing suppliers and running pilots, so that they can give their final recommendations to the Board.The roleWe are currently looking to recruit a Graphic Design Graduate who will be based at our Coventry head office. This role will provide a firm foundation for a successful career in Orbit including all fundamental processes, technical competencies and ways of working within a Brand and Communications department that support 1,200 employees and over 100,000 customers.As the Graphic Design Graduate, you will bring fresh design thinking and creativity that will positively impact and contribute towards our in-house design service.You will be a key member of the team, taking initial concepts of new product promotions and marketing tools through to design and delivery across a variety of media platforms.In this key role, we will provide you with an invaluable insight into brand and communications and develop your ability to push the boundaries of the brief and ensure the creative work meets the right purpose. You will be actively engaged in design and layout projects for print and digital assets working with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and develop your experience in After Effects and Final Cut/Premier Pro.Upon successful completion of the scheme we intend to offer you a permanent position and continue to support and develop you to become a future leader within our organisation.What we offerThe scheme is a two-year placement starting in September 2020.We enable people from every background to achieve their career ambitions, giving them the support, benefits, training and environment they need to thrive at work. You will receive a robust company-wide induction on top of a local induction with your peers. We see our Graduates driving innovation and change and using their ideas to help shape our future. You will have access to coaching, mentoring, a buddy, the opportunity to study for a qualification which is linked to your role and attendance at external events (e.g. conferences). Not only that but we will enrol you on our in-house management development programme; you will have regular reviews and 121s with your line manager alongside a unique Personal Development Plan.We offer an excellent flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, discounted dental insurance, gym membership discount, generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus bank holidays) and pension scheme. Salary will be £25,000 per annum rising to £26,500 in Year 2.Can I apply You’ll need to have achieved or expected to achieve a 2:2 degree in a relevant degree such as BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Visual Communication or BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration or equivalent. We need you to share our values and demonstrate that you can use your initiative. We are looking for people that are naturally curious about improving the way things work and happy to work with others to do so. If you are ambitious, driven, and relish the idea of working for a well-respected organisation in a sector that provides a valuable service to the community, then apply today.To apply please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement which must detail why you are interested in the role and why we should consider your application.Please be aware of the following key dates:Closing date for receipt of applications: ­­­­­­­­ 23 February 2020An Assessment Centre is to be held at our Customer Hub office in Coventry office on: Tuesday 10 March 2020Start date: 8 September 2020You can find lots more information regarding early careers on the careers section of the Orbit website. Required skills

Adobe Photoshop

Graphic Design

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Keyskills :
Graphic Design Adobe Illustrat