Job Description - with design for experience in Cambridge

Designer

Our Cambridge based client is looking for a designer to work on new business wins for both print and web.

You will come from an agency environment and be working on design and web design project. Ideally you will be working on the full mix in terms of design with a particular weight or strength on websites. Being able to understand the architecture of a website as well as a brochure is important.

Although our client isn’t looking for a developer it’s always preferable you can at least make up proposal work so the client can see ideas, so having a basic working knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP and Flash AS2 and 3 would be ideal but not a deal breaker. First and foremost we are looking for great designer who has about 50 percent website design experience too.

This position is a newly created position, you will ideally be already working in Cambridgeshire and used to working on local projects.

Quote Ref: lr1625an in any correspondence regarding this position.

Job Description - Digital Marketing Business Developer in Cambridge

Digital Marketing Business Developer

Our Cambridgeshire based client is seeking an experienced Digital Marketing Business Developer to work with this new media company promoting their service offering and the volume and quality of their client base.

Description

The successful applicant will be expected to be responsible for the following:

• To build a strategic marketing and PR programme to support new business development for the Cambridgeshire area


• Reviewing and set out the main service offering


• Help building any new or additional collateral required to aid new business development initiatives


• Management and direction of sales support


• Source and qualify prospective clients, to make contact with prospect, prepare and direct any pitch material and pitch to prospect with support as required


• Reporting of new business development programme to Group Directors.

Quote Ref: lr1624an in any correspondence regarding this position.

Job Description - B1/2 4 Colour Litho Print Sales Rep. in East Anglia

B1 Print Sales Representative

B1 Four Colour Lithographic Print Sales Representative.

We have just received a Job for a Print Sales Rep. Covering Cambridge.

Our client is a very reputable B1 B2 Litho printing company in East Anglia.

Ideally you will already be established and selling 500-1M worth of print per annum.

Salary- That'll be dependant on experience but will reflect the experience of the candidate and the level of business you are doing at the moment. Our client is interested in interviewing print sales reps with upwards of 200k worth of sales per annum. The successful candidate will work the Cambridgeshire area.

Can you help?

Do you know anyone who could be interested? If your contact would like to discuss the position in more detail, please do not hesitate to get them to contact me at their earliest convenience.

We'll give any successful referral a £50 gift voucher if we place someone that you have recommended. Make sure they say it was you that recommended them along with your contact details.

Quote Ref: lr1525an in any correspondence regarding this position.

Job Description - AS3 Flash Developer in Cambridgeshire

AS3 Flash Developer Designer

Our Cambridgeshire based client is in urgent need of an AS3 Flash Developer to work on a new business win.

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Job Description - with Augmented Reality Experience in Cambridge

3D Modeller with Augmented Reality

Our Cambridgeshire based client urgently requires a Freelance 3D Modeller with Augmented Reality Experience to work on web and iPhone applications. Is this you? If not can you help us find the right person? We will give you an iTunes Voucher or Gift voucher worth £15 if you can, handy!

Quote Ref: lr1562an in any correspondence regarding this position.

Job Description - Designer in Huntingdon

Senior Designer

The Company

Our client, based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, has over 25 years experience within the interiors market with an annual turnover in excess of £45 million. They have an established an excellent reputation for completing many high specification, fitting out and refurbishment projects, on time and to budget. The majority of their business is secured on a repeat basis. Which is testament to their professionalism and the high standards they work to.

Employing 90 staff nationally our client is totally committed to training, developing and rewarding their people in line with best industry practice.

Promoting a 'can do' culture they employ high calibre staff of varying disciplines including Quantity Surveyors, Site and Contract Managers, Marketing, Administration, Purchasing, Estimators, Finance and Secretarial staff.

They pride themselves on working for many well-known Clients who include Allders, Argos, Monsoon, Accessorize, T Mobile, Primark and Virgin Active.

The Job

Our client is looking for a Senior Designer to work with a newly appointed Marketing Manager to help design and develop all new marketing collateral for the ongoing promotion of the company.

They are looking to establish a new look and feel to the brand identity of their company to help strengthen the company’s brand in the market. As such you will be capable of understanding and producing all of the processes to run along side the design process. Whether its designing a brochure or Direct Mail campaign or designing and building a new website you will need to be able to work on your own initiative and as a team member communicating at all levels throughout the process.

Required Skills

• Up to date design abilities for both Print and Web alike.
• Be able to create print ready artwork.
• Deal with Printers, Proofing and Press passes.
• Ability to use PC’s
• Ability to manage web content.
• Ability to optimise a site for the purposes of good positioning.
• PPC management would also be an advantage.

Use the following software programs to the highest level.

• Illustrator
• Indesign
• Photoshop
• Dreamweaver

Able to create the following code.

• HTML
• XHTML
• Any additional languages such as CSS and PHP Java etc would be an added bonus.

Our client is looking to appoint someone to this position urgently. You will be required to demonstrate all your core competencies through a well-presented portfolio, preferably your own online web site too.

This is a 6-month contract initially. However, this could be extended up to 18 months with the possibility of turning into a permanent role.

Quote Ref: lr1198an in any correspondence regarding this position.

Job Description - ( 9-12 month Contract Maternity Cover) in Peterborough

Account Manager – Peterborough

Our Peterborough based client is looking for a talented Account Manager to work a 9-12 month contract period to cover maternity leave. The projects will be mainly design projects for printed and web based collateral for a mixture of business to business clients. You will be part of a small company that’s very customer focused and looking to develop and grow the business.

Job description.

Account Management:

Complete management and organization of designated accounts quotations and work orders from initial quotation through to product delivery.

Supporting the business with delivering excellent customer service to internal and external customers and ensuring that queries are resolved efficiently, effectively and within the company’s deadlines, internal processes and service level commitments.

New Business Development: ,p>Providing a proactive and enthusiastic approach to achieving new business and supporting the business in achieving goals and ambitions in regards to client expansion.

Key Result Areas

• Managing all work orders from clients, obtaining information as required in relevant format, within schedule and budget including: Discussing new work with Studio Manager and obtaining data for quotes. Supplying completed quotes to client in accordance with company’s internal processes. Scheduling all work, sustaining required business levels. Monitoring and managing correspondence/telephone queries regarding jobs and ensuring Studio kept fully updated. Ensuring Studio and Managing Director are kept up-to-date with work progress, attending weekly production meetings and updating internal processes. Forwarding text amends and proofs, proof reading, ensuring work completed inline with client’s brief, in required format and agreed deadlines.
• Actively participate in the development and expansion of existing contracts and customers.
• Plan, discuss and agree with Managing Director suitable sales and marketing strategies to assist in achieving new business goals.
• Implementation of new business projects.
• Providing excellent customer service in line with companies procedures and guidelines.
• Providing a versatile approach to work, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Maintaining and developing good business relations and providing high level of drive and commitment to service excellence.
• Attending designated meetings and representing the company in a positive manner.
• Providing positive support to the business with a flexible attitude and approach.
• Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, as an employee, has a statutory duty to comply with health and safety requirements and to take care to maintain own health and safety and that of fellow employees.

Technical Ability

• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite (Mail/Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of InDesign.

Quote Ref: lr1177an in any correspondence regarding this position.

Job Description - Freelance Designers Cambridgeshire in Various Locations

Freelance Designers Cambridgeshire

Leed Recruitment Limited place Freelance Graphic Designers for a wide range of projects requiring varied levels of skill and experience. Whether you’re an Artworker or Designer for Print or New Media we would like to hear from you. The sooner you register with us the sooner you start receiving work.

Working on a Freelance basis as an alternative to permanent employment can be very rewarding and can suit the lifestyles of those who have plans or commitments that make permanent employment difficult.

Hourly rates are commensurate with your level of experience and competency.

Basic artwork and production requirements:

• Good working knowledge of QXP, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Extras: Word PowerPoint and a good understanding of how a job is prepared for print.

Design for Print requirements:

• Good working knowledge of QXP, Illustrator and Photoshop. OS9 & OSX
• Extras: CS2, InDesign, Corel, Word PowerPoint and a good understanding of how a job is prepared for print.
• Platforms: Apple Mac. PC as an addition would be a distinct advantage.

Design for Print & New Media requirements:

• Good working knowledge of QXP, Illustrator and Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver & Flash, Operating Systems OS9 & OSX
• Extras: CS2, InDesign, Corel, Word Powerpoint and a good understanding of how a job is prepared for print.
• Platforms: Apple Mac. PC as an addition would be a distinct advantage and would be a prerequisite with web developers.
• Competencies in: HTML, ASP, CSS, CGI & DHP would also be advantageous for more moderate experience levels and a must for more senior designer/developers.

A CURRENT, UP TO DATE PORTFOLIO, WILL ALWAYS BE REQUIRED.

All freelance staff should be great team players with excellent communication skills. You will need a ‘can do’ attitude and will normally be required to work unsupervised. In addition you should be punctual and of smart casual appearance. A good sense of humour is vital!

Quote Ref: lr00429fl in any correspondence regarding this position.