Graphic Designer
Posted 1 day ago by First Recruitment Group
£40 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Leatherhead
Summary: The Graphic Designer role is a 6-month contract position for a well-established engineering and communications client, offering remote or hybrid working options. The designer will be responsible for creating visually engaging design assets, including infographics and digital graphics, while adhering to established brand guidelines. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Office 365. The position is outside IR35, allowing for flexible engagement terms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create infographics and concept diagrams.
- Translate technical or abstract information into visually engaging design assets.
- Design graphics for documentation and presentations.
- Work across various projects involving branding in print and digital media.
- Operate within established brand guidelines.
- Accept and apply constructive feedback from the brand lead.
- Create brochures, posters, and other print materials.
- Design digital graphics for presentations, documents, and campaigns.
- Apply core design principles including typography, colour theory, and layout.
- Collaborate with project and marketing teams for consistent visual output.
- Manage competing deadlines with attention to quality and detail.
- Stay current with tools and trends in graphic design.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in graphic design.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong working knowledge of Office 365, especially PowerPoint and Word.
- Familiarity with Foleon, Jira, Canva, or similar platforms.
- Ability to create visually engaging design assets.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Proactive approach to work and willingness to learn.
Salary (Rate): £40 hourly
City: Leatherhead
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Graphic Designer (Contract) – Remote or Hybrid – Outside IR35
We are working on behalf of a well-established engineering and communications client who is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their Corporate Communications project team on a 6-month contract. The position can be carried out remotely, or on a hybrid basis with visits to the office in Surrey when required.
This role offers a flexible working arrangement and a competitive limited company rate of £40 per hour. Please note, due to the nature of the work, only candidates with an existing right to live and work in the UK can be considered, as BPSS security vetting is required.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Outside IR35 engagement
- Remote or hybrid working options
Key Experience Required:
- Proven experience creating infographics and concept diagrams
- Skilled at translating technical or abstract information into visually engaging design assets
- Graphic design for use in documentation and presentations
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong working knowledge of Office 365 (especially PowerPoint and Word)
- Familiarity with Foleon, Jira, Canva or similar platforms is beneficial
Project Scope:
- Work across various projects involving branding, both print and digital media
- Operate within 2 to 3 established brand guidelines depending on the assignment
- Accept and apply constructive feedback from the US-based brand lead
- Create brochures, posters, and other print materials as required
- Design digital graphics for use in presentations, documents and wider campaigns
- Apply core design principles including typography, colour theory and layout
- Collaborate with the project and marketing teams to ensure consistent and high-quality visual output
- Manage competing deadlines with attention to quality and detail
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and stay current with tools and trends
If you are an experienced graphic designer with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to your work, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and portfolio for immediate consideration.