Creative Artworker, Midweight
The Opportunity We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Creative Artworker to join our Marketing team at Ashtons, Hertfordshire's leading estate agent. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our brand’s growth by producing high-quality artwork. With a strong eye for detail and a passion for design, you will collaborate closely under the management of our Marketing Manager to deliver exceptional digital and print materials that uphold our strong brand identity. As part of our small in-house team, you will become a master of the Ashtons brand while working on our sub-brands, including Ashwell Mortgages and The Collection, as well as artworking requirements for our property developer partnerships. The role requires a high performer who strives for excellence, doesn’t stand still and matches our exceptional standards Key Responsibilities Collaborate to create visually engaging artwork across a variety of marketing materials, including social media graphics, website banners, email campaigns, brochures, leaflets and print assets.Ensure all artwork adheres to the Ashtons brand guidelines and is delivered to the highest standard.Prepare and finalise artwork files for both digital and print use, ensuring precision and quality.Retouch and enhance images to maintain the highest visual standards.Assist in the development and upkeep of brand assets, templates and guidelines.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines without compromising quality. The Ideal Candidate Has experience in a similar Creative Artworker role, designing for both print and digital platforms.Able to showcase a strong portfolio of work, demonstrating skills and capabilities.Is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (video editing skills are a bonus).Is curious and self-motivated, with a passion for developing skills and staying ahead of industry trends. An understanding of the latest technologies and AI advancements is a must.Thrives in a high-performing environment, aiming to uphold and exceed the standards of Hertfordshire's leading estate agent.Demonstrates flexibility and resilience, with the ability to adapt to varying tasks and priorities across multiple projects.Has exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of aesthetics, with strong proofreading skills.Possesses technical repro knowledge, with the ability to create documents from scratch and prepare them for press whilst maintaining best practice at all times. This includes taking projects from initial layout through to final artwork, proof-checking and approval. The individual should equally be able to turn their hand to all things digital, ensuring optimal output.Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills, building strong partnerships across various functions.Works both independently and collaborativelyHas an interest in property, prior experience in a corporate or estate agency sector (advantageous but not essential). Hours Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm, with an hour for lunch Office based or Hybrid Working Hybrid, at least 3 days based in our Harpenden office. Part-time also considered. Holiday 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) + birthday day off Additional Benefits Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Face-to-face counselling, Free flu jabs, Monthly lunches, Fresh fruit, Paid volunteering days, Discounted gym membership, Free period products, Company parties/ social events, End of month drinks, Enhanced maternity & paternity leave. About Ashtons Ashtons is an independent Estate Agency practice, founded over 40 years ago. Driven by meaningful service and performance values, Ashtons has become the unique entity it is today. The group provides first class Estate Agency, Letting Agency and New Homes in Harpenden, Welwyn Garden City, Berkhamsted, Hitchin and St Albans. Outlying rural areas are dealt with through our specialist Village & Country office in Redbourn and second Village & Rural department at Welwyn Garden City. At Ashtons, everyone is treated as an individual from the day we first meet them, to the day we hand over the keys to their new home. We strive to cater for specific needs - nothing is classed as standard, and nothing is left to chance. Exemplary service sits naturally alongside unrivalled performance. We have strength and depth with over 120 enthusiastic and professionally minded people, who contribute daily to the success of our brand throughout Hertfordshire. We have been recognised by the Sunday Times for 4 consecutive years in their Best 100 Medium Companies to Work For list, being proud recipients of 1st place in the Property Sectors best company to work for in the UK. We were gold and silver medal winners at The Times/Sunday Times Estate Agent of the Year awards, East of England, for Sales.
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