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The Company:

Global Business Events is an established family run business that offers a complete marketing and intelligence solution, creating lasting relationships between our focused networks of professionals from around the world.

We offer a complete marketing solution and build lasting relationships with a focused network of professionals.

The UK headquarters of Global Business Events is based at Clarence House, Newport, Gwent.

Graphic Designer:

We are on the hunt for a talented Graphic Designer with an eye for detail and an abundance of skills in different mediums. In this role you will work closely with he marketing director. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall design direction of the business and will be required to work across multiple channels and mediums. Developing and contributing to our brand identity through graphic design for Web, marketing, branding, print, editing and animation will all be part of this role. Supplying artwork for all of our events globally, for both UK & US offices.

The Person:

We’re looking for a bright, outgoing, creative thinker who can show an eye for detail and the interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will display entrepreneurial skills, be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and have a clear focus on high quality.

We require the successful candidate to be proficient in graphics software including the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects and premier pro. Knowledge of final cut pro or other would be a bonus as well as any experience of web design.

These are the skills and qualities you’ll need:

A minimum of 1-2 years working in a digital agency, or similar deadline-driven environment

• Diploma or Degree in Graphics, Visual Communications or related field • A hunger to stay up to date with design trends and ability to communicate them to other team members • Excellent time management skills, organisational skills and attention to detail • Creative with commercial awareness and a solid understanding of brand awareness • Digitally focused but with good knowledge of print processes • A solid understanding of designing for a range of viewports and devices • An understanding of HTML, PHP, CSS and CMS systems. • Outsourcing print jobs and liaising with the suppliers • Ability to work within a team • Ability to quickly translate a brief into a design • Self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative • An enthusiastic attitude, a willingness to learn and develop as well as a passion for design • The ability to produce excellent quality, pixel-perfect work • Understanding of UX principles, and how they tie into design • A good understanding of Information Architecture and user-focused design • Exceptional eye for detail • Excellent time management skills and general good organisation • Very good written and spoken English • A good grasp of modern web technologies and how they can be used to enhance creative and interactive experiences • Self-motivation and the ability to manage yourself where required

These things are a great bonus too:

• A general understanding of how CSS, HTML, JavaScript affects designs • Experience of designing for mobile and other handheld devices