Graphics Technician

Little Bourton

9 months ago

Applications closed

Do you have previous or current experience as a Graphic Designer or Graphics Technician?

Are you a recent Graduate looking for your first position?

Would you like to be part of a business that can offer further career opportunities?

Our client is a well-established business based in Banbury, offering sustainable specialised assessments both in public and private sectors. They are now in search of a Graphic Technician, on a full-time permanent basis, working full-time Monday-Friday. The successful candidate would have prior experience as a desirable preparing site plans through AutoCAD/Adobe Photoshop/InDesign or SketchUp, someone who has great communication skills and can successfully manage their own projects to achieve targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business who can offer a great working and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare baseline plans for site visits, including aerial imagery for site and setting plans, including any relevant labels required.
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, desirable.
Prepare plans from overall masterplan for more specific details about strategy planning and ensure graphics of sketches can be used for more of a thorough understanding.
Prepare photographic records, including appropriate annotations.
Compile information for submission in a PDF version and printing hard copies.
Deal with clients or other members of team via the telephone, email or in-person in a professional manner.
Ensure own workload and deadlines are managed effectively to ensure targets are achieved.
Be aware of project budgets and liaise with the accounts department to ensure agreed fees or exceeding fees are signed off if further work is required. Key Skills & Experience:

Previously worked as a Graphics designer or technician previously.
Open to recent Graduates in the Graphic Design field.
Ideally good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or SketchUp.
Strong problem-solving, organisation, and planning skills.
High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Flexibility and adaptability with great attention to detail.
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people and highly communicable.
Self-starter, conscientious, approachable, and enthusiastic. Additional Information:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home.
Pension scheme.
Onsite parking.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development. To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)

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