Job Title: Junior Designer
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About BSRIA:
Founded in 1955, BSRIA is an ISO 9001Registered test, instruments, research and consultancy organisation, providing specialist services in construction and building services.
As a non-profit distributing, member-based association any profits made are invested in our on-going research programme, producing industry recognised best practice guidance.
We employ over 160 people at our head office in Bracknell (UK), at BSRIA North in Preston, at regionally based construction compliance offices throughout the UK; at offices in France, China, USA; and Associates in Northern Ireland, Japan, Brazil and Australia.
About The Role:
The Junior Designer is responsible for helping to drive the creative direction of various design projects, support the marketing function in idea generation, executing visual aspects of their deliverables, and collaborate with other key stakeholders to produce high-quality work.
Exciting work you will be doing:
- Conceptualisation and Design: Develop creative concepts and execute designs for various projects, including marketing materials, websites, social media graphics, advertisements, brochures, presentation materials, etc…
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all designs adhere to the company’s branding guidelines and maintain a consistent look and feel across all communication channels.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team, content creators, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality designs.
- Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Design Requirements: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their design needs and provide innovative solutions that meet their objectives.
- Revisions and Feedback: Incorporate feedback from team members, and internal stakeholders to refine and improve designs.
- Software Proficiency: Use graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant tools to create and refine designs.
- Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, design techniques, and software advancements to continuously improve design skills.
About you:
- Experience: 1-2 years of professional design experience; fresh graduates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply.
- Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing various design work, demonstrating proficiency in both print and digital media.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Basic knowledge of web design tools is a plus.
- Creative Skills: Strong creative thinking and problem-solving abilities with a passion for design.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a good sense of aesthetic and design principles.
- Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and articulate design concepts and feedback.
- Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Photography: Basic photography and photo editing skills.
- Animation: Basic knowledge of motion graphics and animation software (e.g., After Effects) is a plus.
- UX/UI Design: Basic understanding of user experience and user interface design principles.
- Marketing Knowledge: Basic understanding of marketing and branding principles.
Qualification(s) Required:
- Degree in Graphic Design, Art or a related field
What BSRIA can offer you:
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance – 4 times annual gross reference salary
- Help@Hand – Online GP Support Services
- 26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays
- Non-contractual employee discount voucher benefit portal – Boostworks
- Company Sick Pay (after confirmation)
- Eye tests
- Compassionate Leave
- Bounty Scheme (referral program)
- Christmas Shutdown period (with nominated Annual Holidays)
- Free car park on a first come first serve basis
- Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park
- Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service)
Additional Information:
As an equal opportunities employer, BSRIA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Designer, Design Graduate, Art Graduate, Graphic Designer, Premiere Pro, Digital Designer, Photoshop, In-Design, Graphical Designer, Adobe Designer, Digital Design Executive, Illustrator, Marketing Design may also be considered for this role.
