Full-Time In-House Graphic Designer

In-House Graphic Designer
James Pascoe Group

Summer Hill, Sydney NSW
Retail and Consumer Products > Marketing

Key Callouts:
Are you looking for your next step in your career?
Do you have a commercial approach to design and style to shape our brand?
Use your eye to make a difference!
About us
The JPL Group is the largest specialty jewellery retail chain in Australia including iconic brands - Prouds The Jewellers, Angus & Coote and Goldmark, with over 440 privately owned and operated stores employing some 4,000 team members nationwide.
We are recognised by our customers for providing quality, service, value and style; and to our Team Members, we are known for creating an enjoyable and supportive working culture.
About the role
Do you pride yourself on your ability to develop and finalise artwork to help drive sales and build a long-term brand? Do you want your skills to benefit our iconic brands across Australia?
We currently have a full-time onsite opportunity for a customer focused Graphic Designer to join our small fast paced team in our Summer Hill Support Office, within walking distance from public transport.
Experience with Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat is essential. As are an eye for detail, strong administrative skills and a commercial approach to design.
What will you do?
Design and create digital media assets (e.g. website banners, shopping centre advertisements, digital advertisements, social media assets and EDMs)
Provide graphic design assistance for store POS, EDMs and website assets
Complete design tasks as assigned by the Marketing Team including: Resizing graphics, preparing digital assets (including simple gif animation) based on approved concepts
Assist with the development of the JPL brands by ensuring the correct use of all brand identity guidelines, achieving overall consistency for each campaign
Produce accurate, error-free mechanical files using Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, and Acrobat suite
Review job instructions (written and verbal) and present questions as required for the successful completion of the job
Review and quality check all work prior to sharing it for feedback/approval
Maintain good filing systems
Complete ad-hoc tasks as requested
Be an active participant in our office life, including the daily replenishment of stock to stores picking
What skills and experience do you need?
Exceptional attention to detail and high standards are a must
High accuracy, attention to detail and quality control
Experience in retail marketing is desirable
Good verbal and written communication skills
Graphic design qualification
2 years' proven experience in a similar position
Proficient Mac skills, including back-up and maintenance
Proven skills in using Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign and Acrobat.
A good understanding and ability to use Photoshop and Illustrator is advantageous.
Understanding of pre-press and print production, digital asset build including the creation of animated gifs, and other digital assets, be able to supply working files according to specifications
Ability to design and create EDMs (electronic direct mail)
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
Strong time management and ability to multi-task
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the largest jewellery retailer in Australia.
If this sounds like you then click ‘Apply Now’ and sparkle with us!

Questions to be included for applicants to answer:
1. What appeals to you most about this role?
2. What is a critical factor in a successful retail marketing campaign, and why?
3. How long will your daily commute to Summer Hill take?
4. What is your expected base salary?