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Graphic Designer

TRI Consulting·Northampton·Posted 1 week ago
💰 30-35k GBP/year
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Job description

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Graphic Designer (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Northampton (Office-Based)

We’re looking for a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured brand environment and enjoys bringing consistency and creativity together.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create high-quality visual assets across print and digital channels
  • Work closely with internal teams to deliver designs aligned with established brand guidelines
  • Interpret and apply styling documents to ensure consistency across all materials
  • Support ongoing campaigns, marketing collateral, and internal communications
  • Incorporate AI tools where appropriate to enhance design efficiency and output

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Graphic Designer or in a similar role
  • Strong understanding of brand guidelines and styling systems
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design software (PC-based environment)
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools or workflows
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency
  • Strong communication and time management skills

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative, office-based working environment in Northampton
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of projects within a structured brand framework
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

If you’re a creative professional who enjoys working within clear brand parameters and wants to contribute to impactful design work, we’d love to hear from you.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Graphic design experienceBrand guidelines implementationIndustry-standard design softwarePC-based design environment
Nice-to-have
AI-assisted design toolsMarketing collateral experienceCampaign design experience
Soft skills
Attention to detailCommunicationTime managementCollaborationCreativity
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🎨 Highlight your brand guideline experience prominently as TRI values structured brand environments and consistency

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🤖 Showcase any AI design tool experience (Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Canva AI) as they specifically mention AI-assisted workflows

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📊 Quantify your design output: 'Created 50+ marketing assets maintaining 100% brand compliance'

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💼 Emphasise print AND digital experience as they need cross-channel visual assets

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⏰ Mention fixed-term contract availability and office-based work preference for Northampton location

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  • Created 75+ marketing assets across print and digital channels, maintaining 100% brand compliance within established style guidelines
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TRI Consulting's 6-month Graphic Designer contract perfectly aligns with my experience in brand-focused design environments and proficiency with AI-assisted design tools. My background in maintaining brand consistency across print and digital channels makes me an ideal fit for your structured approach to visual communications.

My background in creating marketing collateral while adhering to strict brand guidelines has taught me to balance creativity with consistency. I have extensive experience with industry-standard design software in PC environments and have successfully integrated AI tools to enhance design efficiency without compromising quality.

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10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How do you ensure brand consistency across different design projects?
  • Which AI design tools have you used and how do they enhance your workflow?
  • Walk us through your process for interpreting brand guidelines
  • How do you balance creativity with strict brand parameters?
  • What's your experience with PC-based design software environments?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to work within very strict brand guidelines
  • Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple design projects simultaneously
  • How do you handle feedback when your creative vision differs from brand requirements?
  • Give an example of when you improved design efficiency in a previous role
  • Tell me about a challenging design brief and how you approached it
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Tell me about a time you had to work within very strict brand guidelines

At my previous agency, I was tasked with creating a complete rebrand rollout for a financial services client with extremely rigid compliance requirements. The situation required updating 45 marketing materials while maintaining exact colour specifications and typography rules. I developed a systematic approach using master templates and created a checklist system to verify each asset met the 12-point brand compliance criteria. The action involved close collaboration with the brand manager and multiple review cycles. As a result, we delivered all materials on time with zero compliance issues, and the client praised our attention to detail, leading to a contract extension worth £15,000.
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Give an example of when you improved design efficiency in a previous role

I noticed our team was spending excessive time on repetitive design tasks, particularly social media assets that followed similar layouts. The task was to reduce production time while maintaining quality standards. I researched and implemented AI design tools including Adobe Firefly and created a library of smart templates with automated sizing features. I also established a workflow where initial concepts were generated using AI, then refined manually. This action reduced our average social media asset creation time from 2 hours to 45 minutes per piece. The result was a 60% efficiency gain, allowing us to take on 8 additional client projects that quarter.

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