Graphic Designer - Guildford, United Kingdom - Academy of Contemporary Music

Academy of Contemporary Music

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Guildford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

ACM is a specialist creative industries education provider with approximately 2,200 students on a range of FE and HE programmes in Music Performance, Creative Artistry, Production, Technical Services, Business Management and Game Development.

Our creative and dynamic environment blends academic excellence and professionalism alongside leading-edge industry thinking and business innovation.

ACM's Vision:

ACM will incubate potential and talent, supporting the personalised development needs of our students to facilitate a structured path from education to employment.

We provide a safe and supported space where creative talent and imagination can flourish in a caring environment.

Barriers to learning are identified through a holistic and person-centred approach to unlock the potential of the individual, enabling personal growth through professional and academic development.

Our core aim is for our students to enjoy lifelong sustainable careers underpinned by applied learning and a specialist, cutting-edge curriculum.

Therefore, our vision is to not only be the leader in applied, industry-connected, creative arts education but to also be the leader in care and support for mental health and other traditional barriers to learning, thereby driving up the standards expected within higher and further education.

ACM's Mission:

To provide an immersive student experience, with a curriculum which is connected to the industry in real-time, based on a learning by doing ethos.

Our core aim is to build confidence and self-awareness, providing students with the skills necessary to recognise and take opportunities.

Ultimately our mission is to enable students to fulfil their potential and enjoy a sustainable career within the creative arts industry.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developing and responding to design briefs that suit the needs of the business and match with ACM's vision and mission in conjunction with the wider team ; creating a variety of static and motion based assets for a manner of digital and physical (print) media including (but not limited to) Posters, Flyers, Exhibition Stands, Web Banners, Brochures, Flyers, Videos and the such.
Working in accordance with Brand Guidelines, but also thinking creatively to produce and present new ideas and concepts, where they are needed.
Presenting finalised ideas based on interpretation of the brief given, liaising with colleagues to iteratively move an asset towards signoff.
Working with a range of media and keeping up to date with emerging technologies.
Proofreading materials in order to produce accurate, highquality work and ensuring all details of that work are correct.
Producing clear, engaging designs that appeal to and are usable by a diverse audience.
Working as part of a team to ensure all projects are completed in accordance with the relevant schedule and deadline.
Ensuring the ACM brand is presented consistently and effectively across all channels.
Ensuring all projects and assets are carefully stored,organised and accessible on the team Google Drive.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential

A qualification in design or relevant professional experience.
Able to utilise the Adobe Creative Suite effectively to create highquality work.
A good level of other general IT skills.
A passion for highquality design.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required to understand business and

individual needs to deliver outstanding work in terms of creativity for the specified
audience.

Ability to manage own projects and meet deadlines.
Outstanding attention for detail.
Problem solving skills.
Experience in producing documents for a wide range ofprinted and digital collateral.

Desirable

Experience in creating motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.

All ACM staff work to the same values which are:
Inclusivity

To empower individuals from diverse backgrounds, to maintain accessibility, and provide an inclusive organisational culture.

Supportive environments

To provide environments that support personal and professional development through a holistic approach and bring the benefits of the creative arts to the wider community.

Agility and innovation

To provide an inspiring organisational culture that embraces innovation through openness, flexibility, creativity and self-evaluation.

Connectivity

To recognise the benefits of working closely with industry and others, to embrace new technologies, and to provide meaningful opportunities, in order to enhance learning.

Professional and academically strong standards

To provide state of the art professional environments, to inspire determination and enthusiasm, and ensure high professional and academic standards

Please be aware all ACM staff must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check prior to starting. This will need to be renewed once every three years.

This job purpose reflects the core activities of the post. As the Department and the post-holder develop, the