Artworker / Graphic Designer - Southampton

January 22, 2021

To be displayed in Sign Update Magazine

Artworker / Graphic Designer

Southampton

Are you an experienced, motivated design professional looking for a new challenge or a graduate looking to take your first steps into your design career? ASAP UK LTD are recruiting, and looking for individuals like you!

The Company

We have been producing signage, printing and design solutions to satisfied customers since 1998. In that time we have established a reputation for being efficient, professional and competitive whilst delivering a friendly, personal and proactive service. We deal with some of the UK’s largest and most recognisable brands and organisations.

Due to continued success and growth, we are looking to recruit an Artworker / Graphic Designer to join our Studio team.

Skills & Experience

Must have proficient experience with PC platform
Must have extensive working knowledge of Adobe CS5+, in particular Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience in CorelDraw highly advantageous
Previous experience within signage industry or reprographics highly advantageous
Have a creative flair, a meticulous attention to detail and excellent proof reading skills
Have a methodical approach to checking digital files
Be able to balance and prioritise multiple projects, often under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent client facing skills with the ability to manage and build effective client relationships
Willingness to work longer hours to meet deadlines

Main Duties and Tasks

Creation of designs and artwork, from initial concept to final print ready files
Liaise directly with clients to take briefs, then develop and finalise designs
Work closely with our in-house production team to achieve and complete projects
Prepare projects for print production (litho, digital and wide format digital)
Ability to understand and follow corporate guidelines
Proof read and check marketing material prior to publication

Position