Graphic Designer

ABOUT US

We're searching for an experienced Graphic Designer & UX Expert to support our growing team. With excellent communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to be clear-headed under pressure, you will be the go-to person for all things design and UX.

As a Graphic Designer, you will use your creativity to design games, mobile applications, and websites for a range of devices and platforms that engage and capture the imagination of the user. You will consider, plan, and detail every element of our projects, including the setting, rules, story flow, props, character interface, and modes of play. You will work collaboratively with others, including game developers, artists, and programmers, to produce a prototype. In order to create animated images, you must master a number of skills in 3D animation, such as:

• Using 2D software (Painter, Photoshop)
• Using 3D software (3Ds Max, Maya)

Create wireframes, storyboards, walkthroughs, and prototypes to communicate your designs and product requirements to the rest of the team. Envision and develop intuitive, scalable, and engaging interactions and experience designs for multiple platforms (web, mobile applications, and games). Ensure the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user. Produce high-quality designs through flow diagrams, graphic designs, and storyboards. Provide guidance on the implementation of UX/UI.

Key Responsibilities

• Work seamlessly with the team to develop and maintain signature aesthetics, standards, and brand integrity.
• Sketch and iterate on new and complex user experience interactions.
• Identify and evaluate potential opportunities to improve existing web, apps, mobile, and interactive designs.
• Monitor and ensure the development of consistent user experience across all areas of websites and apps.
• Create wireframes, storyboards, walkthroughs, and prototypes to communicate your designs and product requirements.
• Envision and develop intuitive, scalable, and engaging interactions and experience designs for multiple platforms.
• Ensure the creation and implementation of customized experiences for the digital user.
• Produce high-quality designs through flow diagrams, graphic designs, and storyboards.
• Provide guidance on the implementation of UX/UI research techniques and testing activities to assess user behavior.
• Understand product specifications and user psychology to predict what might work.
• Create responsive designs for multiple contexts and devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Own overall end-to-end user experience from prototype design solutions for review, testing, and handoff.
• Evaluate ease of use, utility, and efficiency in performing tasks within Heatio’s Products and Solutions.

Graphic Design Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals.
• Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations.
• Work independently and cooperatively with the marketing team to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities.
• Collaborate and brainstorm with the marketing team on a range of materials such as social media graphics, web pages, and assets.
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
• Develop concepts and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout.
• Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications.
• Collaborate with our marketing team to ensure brand consistency across all design assets.

About You:

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
• Degree in Graphic Design, Web Design, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a digital web graphic design role.
• Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Strong experience in creating concepts for web and mobile applications.
• Experience creating content for social media channels and websites.
• Experience working in Figma and responsive design.
• UI/UX experience working with website and mobile responsive design.
• Motion Graphics experience desired.
• Video editing skills desired but not essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,306.00-£40,000.00 per year

Additional Pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person