In-House Graphic Designer
James Pascoe Group
Summer Hill, Sydney NSW
Retail and Consumer Products > Marketing
- Are you looking for your next step in your career?
- Do you have a commercial approach to design and style to shape our brand?
- Use your eye to make a difference!
About us
The James Pascoe Group (JPL Group), trading as Prouds The Jewellers, Angus & Coote and Goldmark, is Australia's largest specialist jewellery retailer, operating more than 430 stores nationwide.
With over 120 years of jewellery expertise, the Group offers an extensive range of quality products sourced from around the world at competitive prices. Employing more than 4,000 team members and serving more than 4 million customers annually, the JPL Group remains proudly family-owned and committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
About the role
Do you pride yourself on your ability to develop and finalise artwork to help drive sales and build a long-term brand? Do you want your skills to benefit our iconic brands across Australia?
We currently have an onsite opportunity for a customer focused Graphic Designer to join our small fast paced team in our Summer Hill Support Office, within walking distance from public transport.
Experience with Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat is essential. As are an eye for detail, strong administrative skills and a commercial approach to design.
What will you do?
- Design and create digital media assets (e.g. website banners, shopping centre advertisements, digital advertisements, social media assets and EDMs)
- Provide graphic design assistance for store POS, EDMs and website assets
- Complete design tasks as assigned by the Marketing Team including: Resizing graphics, preparing digital assets (including simple gif animation) based on approved concepts
- Assist with the development of the JPL brands by ensuring the correct use of all brand identity guidelines, achieving overall consistency for each campaign
- Produce accurate, error-free mechanical files using Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, and Acrobat suite
- Review job instructions (written and verbal) and present questions as required for the successful completion of the job
- Review and quality check all work prior to sharing it for feedback/approval
- Maintain good filing systems
- Complete ad-hoc tasks as requested
- Be an active participant in our office life, including the daily replenishment of stock to stores picking
What skills and experience do you need?
- Exceptional attention to detail and high standards are a must
- High accuracy, attention to detail and quality control
- Experience in retail marketing is desirable
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Graphic design qualification
- 2 years' proven experience in a similar position
- Proficient Mac skills, including back-up and maintenance
- Proven skills in using Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign and Acrobat.
- A good understanding and ability to use Photoshop and Illustrator is advantageous.
- Understanding of pre-press and print production, digital asset build including the creation of animated gifs, and other digital assets, be able to supply working files according to specifications
- Ability to design and create EDMs (electronic direct mail)
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong time management and ability to multi-task
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the largest jewellery retailer in Australia.
If this sounds like you then click ‘Apply Now’ and sparkle with us!
Questions to be included for applicants to answer:
1. What appeals to you most about this role?
2. What is a critical factor in a successful retail marketing campaign, and why?
3. How long will your daily commute to Summer Hill take?
4. What is your expected base salary?
