Designer

· Working independently and as part of a team to develop and implement creative concepts.

· Lead and participate in creating and developing brand identities and website designs.

· Create design systems and comprehensive guidelines to maintain consistency in branding across all platforms and materials.

· Take ownership to deliver effective communications, utilising brand guidelines to deliver engaging design and marketing collateral.

· Conceptualise and design user-friendly, responsive websites that deliver outstanding user experiences.

· Collaborate closely with clients to understand their objectives and translate them into compelling designs.

· Conduct research on design trends, industry best practices, and client preferences.

· Support the production process, including preparing files for print or web publication.

· Communicate effectively with team members to ensure project objectives are met.

· Take ownership of tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Stay up to date with industry trends to ensure that our design solutions are innovative and effective.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented creative Designer to join our growing team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a varied role allowing you to flex your creative skills across branding, digital design, UX challenges, print and campaigns.

You'll need a minimum of 3 years of creative design experience and be able to lead on all areas of design from research and discovery to delivering high quality concepts and visuals. Working as part of a friendly supportive team, you will be as confident developing pixel perfect designs as you are tracking and evaluating your work post launch., · A degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.

· 3 years + experience in a design role

· Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.

· A high-quality portfolio showcasing skills, creativity and a fantastic understanding of core design principles, typography, and colour theory.

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

· A thorough understanding of brand values, strategy, messaging, and approach to visual communication

· Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

· Excellent time management and organisational skills.

· Ability to take constructive feedback and incorporate it into your work.

· A proactive and self-motivated attitude towards your job, learning and professional development. We consider this even more important than your skillset!

Not essential but desirable

· Experience creating pixel perfect user interfaces and working with developers to realise the creative vision.

· Reviewing digital performance, creating reports, and making suggestions to improve the design impact.

· Experience with Content Management Systems and uploading content to websites.

Why Cargo?

• Generous Holiday Allowance


• Learning and Development Opportunities


• Regular social events


• Flexible Working


• Generous Pension Scheme


• Life Insurance


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