Campus: Other University Sites Faculty/Area: Hull University Student Union School/Department: Hull University Student Union Subject Group/Team: Student Union (HUU) Salary: £27,615 per annum Post Type: Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 20 October 2024
Visual DesignerVisual Designer
Grade E1 £27,615
Full time - 37 hours per week
Could you be our next Visual Designer? We're looking for a creative and skilled graphic designer to join our experienced Marketing Team. From live events to club nights, student elections to Freshers, if you are looking to work on a diverse range of design briefs in a fun and friendly environment then this could be the job for you.
bout Us
Hull University Students' Union is a Charity, with a large trading subsidiary which included SPAR and JD Wetherspoon; our primary purposes are:
Our Trading Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, a Supermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.
Our Values:
Inclusive – We actively support Equality and Diversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of our members.
Innovative – We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive
Positive – We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.
Fun – We focus on making your time at University as enjoyable as possible.
Supportive – We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.
Reports to; Marketing Manager.
Direct / Indirect reports:
Role Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
1. Organisational/service development
· To evolve and maintain HUSU's brand look and feel in line with brand purpose, values and strategic direction across online and offline touchpoints.
· To create concepts, brand and support assets in collaboration with HUSU departments and the marketing team. Concepts will include campaigns of the Charity and Commercial Services sub-brands.
2. Service Delivery
· To coordinate and develop the brand identity of the organisation.
· To take the lead in developing new and re-developing existing identities and brands.
· To be responsible for research, creative development and presentation.
· To work under own initiative to develop and build new brands, promotions and opportunities that will increase engagement and communications for HUSU.
· To work alongside HUSU Commercial Outlets team on promoting their brands and supporting them through the creation of print and digital publicity when needed.
· To be responsible for internal and external signage and work alongside design agencies where necessary to develop the interiors of Student Central and HUSU Commercial Outlets.
3. Reporting and information management
· To provide expert advice and guidance to the Marketing Manager on issues relating to the organisation's brands and image; suggesting solutions or avenues of exploration.
· To coordinate the short and long-term provision and organisation of resources, including communications and identity guidelines.
· To remain up to date with design innovation and trends, both locally and nationally, through research and networking.
· To analyse information from a range of internal and external sources to improve the quality and impact of creative solutions – ensuring key messages are accurately conveyed through the design.
· To research and develop an understanding of HUSU's membership demographics target markets.
4. Staff management
· This role does not have any line management responsibility.
5. General duties and responsibilities
· To establish and maintain positive working relationships with key university staff, departments and external stakeholders.
· To give clear direction to the marketing team to ensure initial stakeholder briefs are sufficient to undertake the required design works.
· To undertake other such duties as may be reasonably requested by your line manager appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of this post.
6. Compliance
· To ensure HUSU adheres to copyright, designs and patents legislation when developing and creating design artwork ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations.
About You
Essential
Desirable
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays and a further 3 statutory days to be taken between Christmas and New Year.
We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.
All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.
If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email [email protected] or telephone 01482 466755.
To apply please click on the link below:
Job Openings (peoplehr.net)
Followed by 'Apply for this job' in the top righthand corner
Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.
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