Vacancy at Kapow Primary
Graphic Designer (Freelance or fixed-term contract)
Vacancy listed
10/10/2023
Application deadline
31/10/2023
Details
Kapow is a fast-growing EdTech content platform delivering high-quality, accessible lesson planning resources on foundation subjects to primary school teachers. We are seeking a talented and creative freelance designer to deliver visually appealing and compelling designs for various briefs.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the content and marketing teams with predominantly digital and print-based mediums. You will work closely with Content producers and our Lead designer.
Responsibilities will include:
- Creating, updating and developing our electronic and printable adult and child-facing resources.
- Responding to and communicating with the team regarding assigned design briefs.
- Managing and maintaining the master design folder and associated files.
- Sourcing and, where applicable, illustrating appropriate images.
- Proofreading to produce high-quality, accurate work.
- Maintaining our brand identity by following the Kapow brand design
- guidelines.
About Kapow
Kapow is a digital online resource for primary school teachers.
We help teachers teach exciting lessons through videos, lesson plans and other resources. We are relatively new to the market but have grown enormously and plan to accelerate our growth even more in 2023 and beyond. We deliberately specialise in subjects beyond the core curriculum, ensuring that our high-quality resources genuinely help children progress and develop their skills and knowledge in these subjects, which are vital to a broad and balanced curriculum.
Diversity matters at Kapow. We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential and for us to create a successful, innovative business with products that help all primary school teachers and children.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief.
Requirements
You will:
- Have good organisation and planning skills, proficiency in Google Suite tools, and willingness to learn these tools.
- Be enthusiastic about learning and growing as a graphic designer.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design.
- 1-2 years of experience in a marketing or design role.
- Excellent design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including predominantly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Acrobat Pro and InDesign. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop would be beneficial but not essential.
- Strong understanding of digital design principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Familiarity with email, marketing and social media platforms is a plus.
- Experience or interest in the education sector would be beneficial.