Senior Designer

SGK ,
York, North Yorkshire
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Business Title: Senior Designer Auto req ID: 9561BR Regular / Temporary:: Regular Country: United Kingdom Overall Job Summary: Anthem is a global, awardwinning creative agency, with a focus on packaging, digital and consumer experience campaigns. With clients including Coca-Cola, Nestle, Pladis, and Akzo Nobel, there is the opportunity to work across a varied mix of high-profile brands, and the range of projects means no two days are ever the same. Owned by the Schawk Inc. group, Anthem is part of a global network of 42 offices and over 4,000 employees. However, it maintains a boutique agency feel amongst the 40 person UK team (11 in York). Central to the agency are the people and culture, of which we're extremely proud. We are looking for a Senior Designer to join the York team. Job Responsibilities: * Leads design project from concept phase through successful completion. * Develops and implements visual elements or creative concepts for project deliverables. * Translates existing and emerging concepts into actual brand and/or product designs. * Integrates images, text, motion, etc. with a great sense of aesthetics, while executing against the brand/product vision or brief. * Acts as a liaison amongst production department to ensure results meet project specifications. * Develops working relationships with clients to fully understand requirements and expectations. * Leads project meetings to understand concept, timelines, objectives and specifications. * Communicates project deliverables across design team and production department. * Presents ideas, research and trends during creative meetings with both internal teams and external clients. * Works with creative teams to direct photoshoots for design projects. * Oversees project deadlines to ensure they are met consistently. * Ensures projects are on track to be completed on time and within budget. * Creates presentations, moodboards and proposals based upon project scope. * Advises the design team with technical problem solving in the development of design elements and layouts. * Recommends improvements in creative design concept, tools, processes and/or assigned tasks to management. * Conducts market research to stay up-to-date on market trends and new design developments. * Advises Designers and Jr Designers throughout project deliverables. * Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications / Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Design, Advertising, Marketing or related field * Previous packaging design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required. * Proficient with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXpress, etc.); ability to provide professional portfolio upon request * High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications * Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning) * Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts * Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients * Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. * Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management * Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting Full-Time / Part-Time:: Full-time City: York State/Province: North Yorkshire EEO Statement:: Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Business Segment: Brand So

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