Graphic Design jobs in Maynooth, County Kildare

Senior Graphic Designer

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Business Area: UKI CBS

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

EY Ireland is looking for an outstanding Senior Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team.

Creative is EY Ireland in-house creative department leading the visual identity and production of key go-to-market campaigns and events. We are a multifaceted team including graphic design, presentation design, animation, filming, photography, and broadcast.

A normal day for the Senior Graphic Designer will involve creating and developing creative concepts/visual identities for key campaigns, guiding stakeholders on the best solution to their problems, mentoring junior members of the team and working closely with the Design Lead and Production Coordinator(s) to ensure the delivery of assets in time and form.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating conceptual visuals and ideas to support core campaigns
• Driving quality, creativity, and influence clients to choose effective design solutions
• Lead and execute strategic projects across multiple platforms working collaboratively across the creative team and with stakeholders
• Facilitate or attend design briefings to help stakeholders get to the root of their problems
• Promote awareness of EY’s visual identity, maintaining the integrity of the global brand
• Develop and manage relationships while working collaboratively with stakeholders and teams you engage with
• In liaison with Design Lead & Operations delegate appropriate tasks to supporting members of the Creative team
• Coach, mentor and provide guidance to members of the Creative team
• Contribute to fostering an energetic, fun, creative culture within the team and be an ambassador for us
• Develop and manage strong relationships with our digital and print suppliers ensuring that deliverables meet the exact requirements specified
• Support the team’s leadership with initiatives where required
• Be a self-starter, someone who can identify opportunities and problems while addressing them effectively

Skills and technical abilities:

• Ability to create conceptual visuals and ideas to support core campaigns and a portfolio* that showcases this skill
• 4-5 years’ experience (minimum) in an in-house team, agency or freelance
• A qualification in Visual Communications or related discipline
• Experience of producing supporting assets for varied digital assets, including interactive assets
• Experience in multiple print production techniques
• Experience in maintaining solid colleague and stakeholder relationships
• Excellent skills in all Adobe CC applications
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe After Effects to be able to support small motion design projects
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office especially PowerPoint
• An ability to respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Demonstrate an understanding of business objectives and the impact they have on the project(s) in hand

• Portfolio of work is a mandatory requirement of the application process

As part of the hiring process, we will be asking candidates invited to second round interviews to complete a small design task to showcase design thinking and MAC competency.

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working

• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance

• Web Doctor

• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

• Free Gym Membership

• Travel Pass

• Maternity & Paternity Leave

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards

• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.