Mid/Senior Level Creative Artworker – 9-12 months Maternity Cover (Manchester)

Chapman Taylor is seeking a talented Mid/Senior Creative Artworker to join our team. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave for 9-12 months, and you will be based at our Manchester studio. As a crucial member of our Graphics Team, you will be instrumental in providing creative artworker support to our teams on both UK and international projects.

• To support architectural teams in managing and overseeing all project-related documentation, including bids, capability documents, design presentations, and reports. Create and develop artwork for a variety of materials, including brochures, catalogues, presentations, public exhibition boards, bid documents, requests for proposals, project design reports, and more

• Perform high-quality image retouching and photography enhancement

• Collaborate with printing partners and manage print processes

• Take ownership and responsibility for projects from the initial brief to final delivery

• Keep the Head of Graphics and Manchester Studio Directors informed of project progress at every stage to ensure that design deadlines are met

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in producing high-quality and creative brochures and documentation for electronic and print-ready formats

• A portfolio showcasing inspiring, creatively driven work highlighting conceptual thinking and robust visual design skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a keen eye for layout and typography

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to confidently present ideas

• Excellent time-management skills, enabling you to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects concurrently

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to deliver innovative and creative print and digital projects from concept to final execution

• Experience in project management

• Familiarity with adherence to brand and corporate guidelines where applicable

• Previous experience within an architectural practice would be advantageous

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design

• Proven experience in graphic design in a similar industry

• Motion graphics/animation skills are a plus

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your CV and examples of your work, emailed to: manchestercareers@chapmantaylor.com quoting reference: CT/M/031/CreativeArtworker