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