GRAPHIC DESIGNER - SNAP CHARLEMONT STREETGraphic DesignerPermanent full-timeThe Company:Snap is a leading print and essential marketing/promotion services partner in Ireland.It was founded in 1984 and today employs c100 staff across 16 Territories in Ireland. Snap is passionate about helping companies promote their brand in a creative, modern and innovative way, enabling them to grow their business. Working with Irish SME's, multinational companies and large corporate organisations, Snap provides a range of products and services across Print, Design, Promotional Products, Signage and Digital Solutions. Winners of multiple Irish Franchise awards, including Service Franchise of the Year on three separate occasions.The Role:The Graphic Design department plays a key role in the interaction on a daily basis with clients. Design is one of Snaps key services and the Design team offer creative solutions to meet client needs. Graphic designers must be proficient in the use of the Adobe Suite of products, in particular; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat. Designers form a critical link in the supply chain from interactions with the Sales Department, clients and production. Ensuring always that a quality product is delivered – ensuring brand guidelines are adhered to, a creative solution is provided, approval is received, and the end product delivers what the client envisaged.Graphic Designers need to show professionalism in interactions with clients and offer their professional input (value add) to ensure the client gets the best possible result.Key Responsibilities:Read and interpret work dockets instructions.Establishing project design in consultation with colleagues and clientsCreate design work/ Pre-Print requirements as specified by the sales team and client instructionsParticipating in design briefing meetings clients as required.Develop an understanding of client's brand guidelines and adhere to themEnsure all design files are saved and backed up in accordance with company proceduresManaging your time so that the studio schedule is adhered to. Ensure design time is logged on management system and job tracking updated.Understand customer needs and advise of other products and services which could suit their current or future needs.Ensure all jobs are correctly proofed (all changes made, spec as per docket, emailed to correct person. And that approval is got prior to processing for print.Flight-checking supplied artworkPrepare and process artwork for sending to outsource partners.Contributing creatively to local marketing initiativesPromote a high-performing culture with drive for execution.Encourage a positive working environment and promote open communication and engagement. Lead/engage in meetings in a productive fashion.At all times promote a good image of the Company (Present professional image through meetings, phone calls, email and communication).Perform other tasks as required.Key Requirements:Fluent English, both written and spokenMinimum of 1-year experience in graphic design for printExperience in design/creative environmentA broad range of design capabilities including a solid background in print.Design for digital media would be a major advantage but not a necessityExcellent organisational and time management skills, and the capability of concurrently managing multiple projectsStrong focus and high levels of attention to detailSolid presentation, listening and communication skillsAbility to work quickly and efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlinesStrong team player but also self-driven, proactive and motivatedPreparing and submitting finished artwork for printJob Type: Full-timePay: €30,000.00-€40,000.00 per yearWork authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person