Graduate Graphic Design Assistant

Ultimate Products

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Design
£23K - £28K
Manchester

Requirements

Candidates must be ambitious, driven and enthusiastic with an interest in pursuing a career in a leading international business. Application requirements:
A degree essential at 2:1 or above. Graphic Design or similar
Minimum 6-12 months experience either full time or part time
The most important bit is your talent, determination and drive, bring that with you and we can provide you with the tools to succeed
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
Assertive and confident with a proactive approach to work
Local to Greater Manchester

Responsibilities

Produce and update company product imagery. Including work in Adobe Photoshop to process, edit, retouch, and create 3D product packaging renders.
Providing hi-res imagery, and the creation of Adobe Photoshop compositions to use on our E-commerce platforms
Typesetting and creating print-ready instruction manual artwork for print, using a combination of templates and brand knowledge
Creative administrative duties that support the production of all artwork materials
This role is the start our your journey to become an established Brand Artworker or Brand Graphic Designer of the future. You will be provided with excellent training in design software, best practice and the use of style guides, along with being given design projects to test your new skills and build your creative experience. Within 12-24 months you can be an established Designer or Artworker of the future!

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Graduate Graphic Design Assistant?

The main responsibilities include generating key materials for products, brands, websites, and other customer requirements, as well as maintaining and updating these materials on a regular basis.

What skills are required to succeed as a Graduate Graphic Design Assistant?

Strong attention to detail, proficiency in graphic design software, creativity, and the ability to work within brand guidelines are key skills needed for this role.

What opportunities for growth and development are available for a Graduate Graphic Design Assistant?

Graduate Design Assistants have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of graphic design, work on a variety of projects, and potentially move into more senior design roles within the company.

How does a Graduate Graphic Design Assistant contribute to the overall success of the Brand Design department?

Graduate Design Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring that key materials are generated and maintained effectively, helping to enhance the overall brand image and customer experience.

Ultimate Products

We source. We brand. We distribute. We do everything to get the best products on the shelves in the UK and globally.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

51-200

Employees

1997

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Who are we? We’re designers. We're mathematicians. We're salespeople. We’re forward-thinkers and we’re passionate about what we do. Established in 1997, we provide a total end-to-end solution to over 300 world-class retailers by sourcing, developing and ultimately distributing a wide range of branded household products. Chances are, we’ll have had some involvement in something in your room right now, whether you’ve swept your floor with a Beldray mop, drank your brew from a Portobello mug or prepared a tasty stir-fry in a Salter wok; we’re devoted to providing the products that make your house an ultimate home. Where are we? You’ll find our lovingly branded household products in a number of high-street retailers, including B&M, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Argos and TK Maxx, to name but a few. We are a truly global company, with major sourcing and general merchandising functions based in the Far East; our design and development offices are located in the UK, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Across 20 years’ experience in trading and building relationships, we’ve worked tirelessly to establish a reliable supply partner base across 12 different consumer product categories. What do we do? Our committed Buying teams work closely with our valued supply partners to source, develop and determine the winning lines that will be sold to major global retailers throughout the year. Our skilled, in-house Design team produces a wealth of high-quality packaging, surface pattern designs, marking material and style guides to assure that our brands are a recognisable household staple. Within Merchandising and Quality Assurance, our teams work diligently to deliver the best possible quality of product within an efficient timeline that meets any and all customer-specific requirements. If you're driven, hard-working and motivated, we want to hear from you. Visit upgs.com/careers to view our latest job vacancies.