Senior Graphic Designer

As our new Senior Graphic Designer, you will support the Group Head of Design and lead a range of design projects. You will create and develop eye-catching, compelling designs across a range of brands, in both offline and online channels.

The role is based at our Bath head office five days a week. Following successful completion of the six-month probation period, you will have the option to work from home one day per week.

What you'll do

In this varied role, you will:

• provide upkeep of the YTL Group brands
• work with the Group Head of Design to ensure consistent branding and designs across all group companies
• deputise for the Group Head of Design when needed and support the freelance designers
• provide outstanding design work that meets the brief, is on budget, is delivered within deadlines and is on brand
• liaise with external suppliers such as printers and photographers, ensuring quality, value for money and environmental standards are met
• collaborate with other teams within the group to ensure brand consistency
• provide exceptional creativity and innovation, balanced with accuracy and strong attention to detail
• have excellent organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage your own deadlines, contribute to planning and prioritise work for the wider design team
• have professional time-management and proactive communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a team
• have a keen interest in the latest design trends, tools and best practices, with a commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others
• have experience creating branded environments and campaign assets
• have a positive, proactive attitude and a passion for design.

What you'll need 

We are looking for:

• senior graphic design experience in a studio or agency
• a degree or a similar level qualification in Graphic Design
• the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
• working knowledge of using an Apple Mac
• you to be capable of planning workloads and meeting deadlines
• the ability to produce artwork from an initial brief right up to the finished product
• you to be a brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all design channels
• typography and layout skills
• attention to detail and for you to be proactive, self-motivated and well organised.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000-capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.