About us
By Gamers for Gamers is a rapidly growing business with its portfolio of websites including WePC, VideoGamer and PCguide, marketing agency AgencyGMR and raffle businesses Gaming Giveaways and Luxury Unlocked. Our mission is to deliver world-class content while pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Join our passionate team of gamers and tech enthusiasts as we shape the future of digital media and elevate brands through cutting-edge design and storytelling.
The role
We are looking for a talented and creative graphic designer and retoucher to come and join our team. You will be responsible for all aspects of graphics and still content across the business, comfortable with working both reactively and across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio that demonstrates a variety of experience. The role requires someone who is passionate about developing creative briefs, the right candidate will thrive in this fast paced environment, upholding attention to detail helping us drive forward our own brands with an entrepreneurial attitude.
Key Responsibilities
- Support across all departments in the business including editorial, agency, e-commerce and video with all graphic and retouching requests
- Working collaboratively with the team to interpret and develop creative briefs to deliver high quality content in a timely manner
- Creating bespoke and premium still image assets for digital channels, including imagery for paid social campaigns and CRM materials
- Manage multiple design projects, prioritising where necessary to meet required deadlines
- Taking lead in quality control ensuring consistency across all creative output and the adherence of brand guidelines
- Confidently communicating design concepts and incorporating feedback to refine designs
- Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table.
- Management and organisation of files
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Proficient in adobe suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
- 3+ years experience in Graphic design role
- 1+ year in retouching
- The ability to think creatively and develop innovative design concepts
- Strong communication, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage your time efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Adaptable and comfortable working with changing priorities and deadlines
- A portfolio demonstrate your work in both graphic design and retouching
- Produce innovative logos, designs, print, digital media
Desirable
- Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- A good understanding of commercial content
- Understanding of ad placement variation limitations and benefits across multiple channels
- Awareness of industry trends and standards, social media, marketing trends
- A passion for design and an eagerness to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies
- Knowledge of the consumer electronics, tech and gaming industry and trends
- Previous experience in an agency environment
- Experience with animation and motion graphics
What we offer
Financial
- Salary of 24-28K DOE
- Company Pension Scheme
- Recruitment referral fee of £250 per person recruited
- Employee rewards programme
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance & Wellbeing (Private GP, Physio, Mental Health, Dental included and discounts on Gym Membership, health tech, Free Apple Watch, Free Amazon Prime, plus lots more)
- Additional Holiday added to your annual allowance per year of service (Up to a max of 10)
- Flexible working with core hours being between 9.30am – 4pm
- 2 days work from home a week (depending on client meetings and business requirements)
Office
- Modern creative open plan office with sofas seating, collaborative and gaming areas
- Pool table, darts board and table tennis
- On-site parking
- Stocked kitchen with drinks, fresh fruit and snacks
- Payday drinks
- Office dogs
- Quarterly socials
How to Apply
Submit your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for this role