European Design & DTP Specialist

What will you do?

• Plan concepts by studying relevant information and materials and collaborate with multiple teams on various materials, including web pages, presentations, sales & service collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and eblasts;
• Translate strategic direction into high-quality design and consistent productions that comply with brand guidelines, corporate campaigns, and other relevant requirements;
• Develop concepts by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout;
• Manages the DAM system and the uploading process for all European MarCom Assets using a content management system;
• Brief and instruct suppliers (e.g., outside agencies, art services, printers), negotiate prices, and purchase required products & services;
• Illustrate concepts by designing examples and submitting them for approval;
• Prepare finished art by operating necessary equipment and software;
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing tasks as needed;
• Communicate with stakeholders about layout and design;
• Create a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites;
• Reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary;
• Act as subject matter expert/project manager toward CMSC, CMSE, CGCs, and partners;
• Provides design assistance to CGCs and Partners when the possibility exists;
• Create, update, and maintain QA procedures, work instructions, and forms and act in accordance
• Brief and instruct suppliers (e.g., outside agencies, art services, printers), negotiate prices, and purchase required products & services.

What do you bring?

• Education: MBO/HBO with a degree in (Graphic) Design, Fine Arts, and Marketing Communications;
• 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience and proven results in an (international) B2B environment;
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills;
• Strong organizational skills and excellent planning and time & project management capabilities to work methodically and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Thorough understanding of design trends and development, marketing communications, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design;
• Creative, convincing, enterprising personality and mindset with a hands-on attitude willing to think outside the box to spark further developments and improvements;
• 3+ years of professional experience with (Adobe) design software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc.);
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software;
• Excellent (English) writing and communication skills, interpersonal skills, a keen eye for aesthetics and details, and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
• A team player who is willing to work with various internal stakeholders.
• Must be living in the Netherlands, ideally close to site.

What do we offer?

• a gross monthly salary appropriate to your knowledge and work experience;
• a 13th month and 8% vacation allowance;
• 32 vacation days and 5 scheduled days off;
• travel expenses / home office allowance.

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