Associate Designer - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Salary:
£24,300 - £30,600 per annum

Location:
Cambridge, Hybrid (2 days a week at the office)

Contract: 9 months Fixed-term contract, Full time (35 hours a week)

By actively engaging with colleagues, you will help create a space where diverse perspectives are embraced, leading to more inclusive and impactful design decisions.

In addition to reviewing book covers, you will play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to share their insights and suggestions.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

The Associate Designer role is a key position within our Books Content Operations team, requiring a unique blend of technical and creative skills in the field of book publishing.

The primary responsibilities encompass ensuring the suitability of cover images, commissioning diverse covers from freelance designers and agencies, and upholding our quality and brand standards.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, where every team member is encouraged to contribute ideas and recommendations for enhancing our processes and collaborative work.

Building and maintaining open and communicative relationships among team members is fundamental to our working practices, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.

If you don't want to miss out, take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you

About you

We are seeking a creative and proactive individual who excels in time management, enabling them to effectively prioritise conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.

As an excellent communicator, you can articulately and honestly express your thoughts and ideas while respecting the perspectives of others and the collaborative nature of our team.

Accurate record-keeping of work in progress and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems are essential skills for this role.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software is required, along with demonstrated technical and aesthetic design abilities supported by relevant qualifications or experience.

A keen interest in and awareness of the Academic publishing industry is highly desirable.

While knowledge of printing and manufacturing specifications, as well as digital specifications, would be advantageous, it is not a prerequisite for the role.

We value your ability to adapt and learn, and we will provide any necessary training and support to ensure your success in this position.

Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

Group personal pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Green travel schemes
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position._

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. _
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. _

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