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<span class="jobdescription"><p><img src=""></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Do you have the skills to support our team with all the creative design activities, along with strong interpersonal and technical skills? Join Traka, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, based in Olney, and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.</span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">What would you do as our Graphics & Motion Designer</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">As a Graphics & Motion Designer, you will have the opportunity to develop a range of assets to support the Product Development Team’s Go-To-Market and Product Marketing activities for the global Key & Asset Management (KAM) function. Reporting to the GTM Enablement Manager, you will be responsible for creating a range of assets with flair whilst working within brand guidelines and will be used to support print, event and digital campaigns, communications and channels. Example assets include but are not limited to: brochures, datasheets, presentations, mailshots, pull-up banners, posters, stand/booth design, digital advertisements, website banners, web pages, SharePoint sites, product renders, animations and social media content such as infographics.</span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Note that </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">this position is remote, with occasional trips to the UK HQ in Olney or Milton Keynes.</span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">You would also be responsible for:  </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ensuring consistent brand identity across all communications and channels.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Designing and creating effective visual assets (including design and photography) to capture the attention of customers and prospects.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Developing, maintaining, and managing marketing collateral, websites, SharePoint pages, and asset libraries to ensure quality, accessibility, and easy discovery.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Owning the ongoing development and upkeep of digital and physical brand properties.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Supporting the GTM Enablement Manager by partnering with Regional Marketing teams when additional resourcing is required for go</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:black">‑</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">to</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif;color:black">‑</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">market or product marketing activities.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">The skills and experience you need</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">We are looking for someone who: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Is a qualified graphic designer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, who can demonstrate through a portfolio, use of layouts and designs built through Adobe CC.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Has the following <strong>Graphic Design knowledge</strong>: Digital and print. Photography: Static object photography, knowledge of studio set up including lighting, how to use DSLR camera. Motion graphics/Animation: Adobe CC animation tools. Typography. Layout and composition. Photo editing and retouching. Web design basics: compatibility, pixel sizing, file formatting and optimization. Branding: adhering to brand guidelines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Has experience with the following <strong>software</strong>: Adobe CC: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects. Knowledge of these must be to a high level. Adobe Captivate: desirable but can be learned. AEM: an understanding of a similar back-end web tool would still be useful.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Possess the following <strong>creative skills</strong>: Concept development, visual storytelling, composition and layout sense, ability to create infographics, storyboarding for animations and videos</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Has </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">strong time and project management skills, with the ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively manage multiple, changing deadlines.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">What we offer</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. </span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Here is what we have to offer: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">A competitive salary and incentive schemes</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Day off for your Birthday</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Pension; 5% employee & 5% employer. Auto-enrolment after 3 months</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Life assurance 3 x basic salary; after qualifying time with Company</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">ASSA ABLOY Family Brand Discount (Yale)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Free Specsavers eye care voucher</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Annual discretionary bonus; subject to qualifying periods and scheme rules</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Access to Employee Care Scheme and Benefits Portal</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:105%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we do not look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Giulia Virde at <u>giulia.virde@assaabloy.com.</u></span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! </span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">To find out more about us, visit </span><a href=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"> <p style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><br></span></p><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p> <p><span style="color:white"><span style="list-style-type:disc">#LI-WGIE</span> </span></p> </span>

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