Graphic Designer

SRL Traffic Systems; Winsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Graphic Designer, Winsford, Competitive Salary

Overview

Looking for a hands-on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? SRL are at the forefront of traffic management innovation, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is to create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable solutions.

About the Role

SRL is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our team. You will play a key role in creating visually impactful collateral across both digital and print, ensuring all designs align with our brand while pushing creative boundaries.

This role requires a high level of creativity, technical skill, and attention to detail, working across a variety of marketing and communication materials.

This is a great opportunity for a talented Graphic Designer to make an impact at SRL, working across a diverse range of projects in a fast-paced and creative environment.

The role will be based in Winsford (Office-based, with occasional travel).

Key Accountabilities

1. Creative Development – Generate multiple ideas for each brief and bring them to life with high-quality design.
2. Marketing Collateral Design – Create assets for social media, datasheets, brochures, direct mail campaigns, event stands, POS, and more.
3. Digital & Print Execution – Ensure designs are optimised for both online and offline channels, with a strong understanding of print production requirements.
4. Basic Video Content Creation – Develop short-form videos for social media, sales collateral, and the website, enhancing engagement and brand storytelling.
5. Email Marketing – Design and manage email campaigns using Mailchimp or similar platforms.
6. Brand Alignment & Advocacy – Act as a brand champion, ensuring all work adheres to brand guidelines while adding creative flair.
7. Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams to deliver projects, balancing multiple deadlines.
8. Photography & Motion Design (Bonus but not essential) – Photography skills and experience with After Effects would be an advantage for creating animated assets.

Key Skills

Essential:

1. 3+ years’ experience in an agency or in-house design role.
2. Proficiency in Adobe CC – InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
3. Mailchimp (or similar email platforms) experience.
4. Strong understanding of print production and technical requirements.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. A strong portfolio showcasing work in branding, design, and collateral marketing.
7. Passion for creativity with strong attention to detail and craft.
8. Basic video editing skills for short-form content creation.
9. A creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and can execute them with precision.
10. A team player with a positive, proactive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in Adobe CC – InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

What’s in it for You

1. Laptop / Mobile phone
2. Flexible working
3. Performance based incentives
4. Company pension
5. Death in Service benefit
6. Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support
7. 25 days leave plus bank holidays
8. Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
9. Training & Personal Development
10. Earn up to £600 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)

In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.

What you will need and what you need to know

1. Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
2. We care about our colleagues here at SRL. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, we conduct comprehensive D&A (Drugs and Alcohol) testing for all new starters. This proactive measure ensures that we uphold our high standards of safety, compliance, and well-being for everyone in the workplace.

How to Apply

Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.