Publica is looking for a talented and conscientious Graphic Designer who can support our team in the development and implementation of all printed and digital materials. This is a creative and varied position within an in-house environment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on materials for print; experience of digital design; have excellent communication and organisation skills; possess a portfolio that shows an eye for typography and detail; and have an interest in architecture and urbanism.
At Publica, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the team in preparing and delivering public realm strategies, masterplans, and concept designs for sites across London and the UK.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting the project teams with editorial design of reports, presentations, and other materials for Publica projects.
- Supporting the project teams with the development of project identities and associated materials, and delivering projects from brief to completion.
- The design and/or artworking of maps, infographics, photographs, drawings, and other visual materials.
- Design and development of materials for the communications team, including presentation design for talks and events, design of graphics for short films, websites, emailers, and other associated marketing materials.
- Assisting with the design and production of company information and tender brochures.
- Implementing the Publica identity across all external communications and in-house materials and key business development opportunities.
- Overseeing that documents prepared by other members of the team are of a high visual standard and the Publica branding is applied correctly and consistently.
- Providing technical assistance to the wider project team for InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Production of materials: liaising with external printers and suppliers; sourcing quotes and sample materials; and preparing documents with the correct specification for print and electronic delivery. Ensuring that external jobs are delivered to schedule and report issues of print quality or delay to relevant Project Directors.
- Running of the Publica website: prepare new website pages for news items or project pieces; perform small alterations and ensure all pages are up-to-date; liaison with the external website developers if any issues arise.
- General design-related administration duties.
Required experience and skills
- High-level proficiency in InDesign, proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Skills in self-management and communications
- Flexible and independent character
- Understanding of best practice for typographical application (print and digital)
Desirable experience
- Experience and skills using After Effects to create short graphic animations and title sequences
- Experience and skills in basic video editing for use in presentations and on social media
- Knowledge of basic HTML/CSS and WordPress CMS
- Knowledge/Interest in learning about producing interactive and accessible PDFs from InDesign
