Graphic Designer

**Company Description**
Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design and produce high-quality graphics for customer bids, presentations, and marketing collateral
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions
- Ensure all designs align with brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without compromising artistic creativity
- Control and interpret information flow between team members to distil complex concepts or technical information into simple, easy to understand visual materials
- Provide creative input and contribute to brainstorming sessions and contribute to step-change customer-facing bid and proposal content that amplifies the Version 1 brand

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, with a strong portfolio
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory.
- Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and time management skills.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Video editing experience in either Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro.
- Experience in creating animations or moving graphics.
- Experience in creating gifs or using Canva, or similar tools and apps.

**Key skills and behaviours**:

- Calm and professional demeanour to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Clear and effective communicator who can understand internal and external customer needs and collaborate with team members
- The ability to think outside the box and solve challenges with innovative ideas and lead with a creative mindset
- Be an active brand champion, pursuing excellence and brand adherence in every element of design
- A curious mindset and**willingness to learn and stay updated with the latest design trends and tools

**What We Offer**:

- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to work on exciting projects that make a real impact.

**Additional Information**
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

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