Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

As a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at U.P., your responsibilities encompass creating visually compelling marketing materials, maintaining brand consistency, and collaborating with the marketing team on various projects. You will participate in concept development, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and focus on client-centric designs that resonate with our target audience.

To apply for the Mid-Weight Graphic Designer role at U.P., you should ideally have 3 years of experience in graphic design with relevant qualifications or possess over 5 years of experience without formal qualifications. A strong portfolio showcasing your design skills is essential, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge of tools such as XD and Figma.

Essential skills for a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at U.P. include attention to detail, creativity in design, strong communication abilities, and effective time management. You should also be competent in photo editing and familiar with motion animation tools like After Effects to bring added flair to your designs.

U.P. offers a range of fantastic benefits for the Mid-Weight Graphic Designer role, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to healthcare reimbursements, and substantial discounts on fitness services and wellness products, fostering both career satisfaction and work-life balance.

At U.P., professional growth for Mid-Weight Graphic Designers is supported through exposure to diverse projects, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities for hands-on experience with high-quality brand assets, helping you to develop your skills further and advance your career.

When discussing your design process as a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer, emphasize how you approach a project from ideation to execution. Discuss your methods for research, brainstorming with teams, sketching initial concepts, and iterating based on feedback, while always keeping the client's needs and brand guidelines in mind.

To ensure brand consistency in my designs, I familiarize myself with the company’s brand guidelines and style guides. I maintain a cohesive visual identity across all materials by using consistent color palettes, typography, and graphic elements, while also seeking feedback from team members to ensure alignment with brand values.

As a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer, I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I am also familiar with XD and Figma for UI/UX projects and After Effects for motion graphics, ensuring I can tackle a wide variety of design challenges.

When faced with tight deadlines, I prioritize my tasks by creating a clear timeline and breaking projects into manageable milestones. I focus on essential elements of design first, communicate with team members for quick turnaround times, and remain adaptable to feedback, ensuring quality isn’t compromised.

Absolutely! In my previous role, I worked on a marketing campaign for a new product launch. I was responsible for creating eye-catching social media graphics and brochures. My role involved brainstorming ideas with the team, designing the materials, and adapting designs based on feedback, which resulted in a successful launch.

My creativity is often inspired by a mix of visual trends, nature, and innovative brands in various industries. I also find inspiration in collaborative brainstorming sessions with colleagues, which allow for the exchange of diverse ideas and concepts that lead to fresh and unique designs.

Incorporating client feedback is vital in my design process. I carefully review the feedback provided, identify key points that align with project goals, and make necessary revisions while ensuring I still uphold the design's core objectives. Open communication is crucial for achieving the desired outcome.

I stay updated with the latest design trends by engaging in professional networks, following design blogs, attending workshops, and experimenting with new tools and techniques in my personal projects. This continuous learning enables me to bring fresh perspectives to my work as a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer.

I am most proud of a branding project I completed for a local startup. I developed their entire visual identity, from logo design to marketing materials. The positive reception and tangible increase in their customer engagement was a gratifying achievement that reaffirmed my skills as a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer.

I am excited about the opportunity to work at U.P. because of the brand’s innovative approach in the fitness industry and the emphasis on creating high-quality designs that resonate with a dedicated audience. I believe my skills and passion align perfectly with U.P.’s mission to inspire and engage.