Graphic Designer

Fine Gael is seeking to recruit a Graphic Designer (Maternity Leave). The position will be at junior level. The Graphic Designer will work as a part of a team and be responsible for the design and layout of various material for print and digital.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To assist in the design and layout of various FG material including internal Party documents, brochures, leaflets, posters, outdoor advertising, online graphics as well as newsletters/stationery for public representatives.
  • Promoting the importance and maintaining the visual identity and branding of the Fine Gael Party on all design work;
  • Keeping up to date with design developments, bringing new ideas to the Party;
  • Working closely with the Print Manager e.g. managing timelines.
  • Working with Regional Organisers regarding printing for Public Representatives and print queue;
  • Supporting the Digital team in creating graphics required for websites, social media and online work;
  • Selecting colours, artwork, photography, illustration style, fonts and other visual elements to be included in design work, while not impacting on the branding of the Fine Gael Party;
  • Monitoring and tracking production projects to ensure timely completion;
  • Maintaining design equipment.
  • Maintaining accurate filing of artwork and records;

 

Skills & Experience

  • A qualification in Graphic Design is essential;
  • Minimum of 2 years Graphic Design experience;
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written together with excellent editing skills;
  • In-depth experience of InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator;
  • Working knowledge of Apple Mac Computer systems & creative cloud software;
  • Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines;
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team;
  • Dynamic and flexible.

 

Location 51 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2
Apply by Wednesday 31st July 2024
Position Title Graphic Designer
Reporting to General Secretary
Contract Type Full Time Maternity Leave Cover (Sept 24 – May 25)
Start Date September 2024
How to apply Interested candidates are invited to forward their Cover Letter , CV (in one PDF) and some examples of their work to careers@finegael.ie by the closing date of 5pm Wednesday 31st  July 2024 with the subject line “Graphic Designer.”

 

Fine Gael is an Equal Opportunities Employer