Fera - Web & Graphic Designer

Web Designer is needed in Sand Hutton, United Kingdom.

Client: Fera

Location: Sand Hutton, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

Join us as a Web & Graphic Designer and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity! We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital and Web Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for digital media, excellent design skills, and a deep understanding of web design principles. This role involves creating visually appealing and user-friendly designs that enhance brand identity, optimize user experiences across various digital platforms, and support marketing, communications, and growth objectives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing compelling visual designs for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, online ads, and other digital and print assets.
• Collaborating with developers to ensure seamless implementation of design elements.
• Designing wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and user expectations.
• Creating content such as graphics, illustrations, animations, and multimedia content for digital campaigns.
• Optimizing images and graphics for web performance while maintaining quality.
• Maintaining brand consistency and ensuring all digital designs align with Fera’s branding and visual identity.
• Adapting designs for various screen sizes and devices to ensure responsive and mobile-friendly layouts.
• Collaborating with marketing, sales, science, and development teams to execute projects.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• A BSc in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital and web design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Magento, Drupal) and Digital Asset Management systems.
• Knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Figma, or Sketch.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and web standards.
• Understanding of typography, colour theory, layout design, and branding principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking.
• Opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socializing to health & wellbeing, travel, and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
• Fera operates a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust annually.