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Creative Artworker - International

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WHSmith

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in retail/brand, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, creativity, organization, resilience, commercial acumen, passion for brand principles, and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
  • You will transform design concepts into various formats, ensure brand consistency, manage file organization, proof artwork, conduct pre-flight checks, create motion graphics, and collaborate in creative sessions.

Requirements

  • +5 years experience in retail and brand
  • Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
  • A natural thirst for creativity and brand amplification
  • Retail is fast paced, therefore organisation, resilience and commercial acumen is necessary at all times.
  • Fiercely passionate over our Brand framework & principles of delivering the best customer proposition
  • Confidently enjoy working with internal stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Transform design concepts into various asset formats and sizes while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Ensure all artwork meets the required specifications for different formats and platforms across print and digital.
  • Maintain the integrity of the brand’s visual identity across all assets.
  • Ensure that all artwork complies with brand guidelines, including typography, colour schemes, and logo usage.
  • Prepare and optimize files for various outputs, ensuring high quality and accuracy.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, making necessary adjustments to the artwork.
  • Review and proof all artwork to ensure there are no errors before final production.
  • Conduct pre-flight checks and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the artwork production process.
  • Creating Industry leading motion graphics across a variety of short form advertising materials.
  • File Management: Organise and maintain design files, ensuring they are easily accessible and properly archived.
  • Proofing and Editing: Review and proof designs to ensure accuracy and quality before final production.
  • Technical Specifications: Ensure all print and digital designs meet technical specifications and quality standards.
  • Putting together storyboards and references.
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative workshops to inspire and develop innovative ideas within the team.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Creative Artworker role?

The primary purpose of the Creative Artworker role is to activate world-class campaigns across various formats to generate customer penetration and supplier income, all based on a customer plan led by insight.

What software proficiency is required for this position?

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, is required for this position.

How many years of experience are required for applicants?

Applicants are required to have at least 5 years of experience in retail and brand.

What types of outputs will I be preparing artwork for?

You will be preparing artwork for various outputs, including print and digital formats, ensuring they meet required specifications and quality standards.

Is there a specific focus on brand consistency?

Yes, maintaining the integrity of the brand’s visual identity and ensuring all artwork complies with brand guidelines is a critical aspect of the role.

What does the working hours look like?

The working hours include a finish time of 4pm on Fridays.

Will I need to collaborate with internal stakeholders?

Yes, effective communication with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, and making necessary adjustments to the artwork is essential.

Is there an opportunity for bonuses?

Yes, there is an annual bonus based on company and personal performance.

What benefits does WHSmith offer?

WHSmith offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, a hybrid working model, 24 days of holiday (plus your birthday off), competitive pension contributions, and a staff discount card for stores and online.

Where is the office located?

The office is based in central London, close to Liverpool Street Station.

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WHSmith

The Global Travel Retailer

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer with a smaller business located on UK high streets. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street. Each of our stores and formats is tailored to meet the needs of our customers journeys; we’re the trusted home of travel essentials for the world’s travelling customer. We already operate in over 100 airports around the globe and we’re continuing to expand with a growing presence of WHSmith at international airports, and the expansion of our US businesses – Marshall Retail Group for speciality retail and InMotion, our world-leading digital and tech accessories business in travel locations - into new markets. On the high street, we’ve supported generations of customers on their journeys through life with everything from learning to read, going to school, accessing essential Post Office services to finding a great book. And our fast-growing online brands offer our customers another convenient way to shop, with personalised gifts and cards from FunkyPigeon.com and bestselling books and stationery from WHSmith.co.uk. At the heart of our business are our people and our customers. As a diverse group of over 14,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business. Whether our colleagues are based in our stores, our distribution centres or our support centres, we’re committed to providing the opportunity for each and every member of the WHSmith team to be themselves, build their skillset, and progress on their journey with us. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better.