The posting
Company Description
Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 35 countries spanning 5 continents.
We believe that lighting can empower people, impact lives, support communities, and transform spaces, cities and the planet. We are experts at using light to its fullest potential, to bring meaningful moments to people in public spaces.
With more than 100 years of experience in lighting public and private spaces, we work with our customers to deliver practical, sustainable and beautiful lighting solutions tailored to locations from Brussel’s Grand Place to Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars to Porto Maravilha in Rio de Janeiro.
We constantly innovate with next generation technology to develop solutions that are as positive for people as they are sustainable for the environment. Put simply, the right light where, when and how it is needed.
Job Description
As Graphic Designer, you will be in charge for creating visual communication materials that consistently reflect our brand identity across print and digital channels. You will deliver high-quality creative assets while respecting brand guidelines and deadlines, and making sure of the visual impact and consistency of all collaterals designed and produced for external communication by the Marketing Dpt. You will invest time to understand the messaging and propose the right visual approach to support both any specific message - related whether to a product, a campaign, an event or a corporate topic - and the global identity of the brand.
As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our Creative & Marketing team with a Graphic Designer passionate about visual communication, branding and digital creativity.
Main responsibilities:
- Accountable for the graphic and visual design of all collaterals in the frame of marketing campaigns and product launches: commercial PPT, brochures, videos, catalog, advert, mobile app designs and any other visual tools.
- Accountable for applying guidelines and templates relevant for all branded items (from goodies to packaging, including documentation, videos, animations, business cards, PPT, letter, website, stand...).
- Design and create all Marketing visual tools (brochures, catalogues, PPT presentations, videos or animations, adverts, case studies, stands...) to support marketing messages.
- Oversee agencies and other partners to make sure they deliver ‘products’ that are aligned with the brand image and the message Schréder would like to spread.
- Monitor local initiatives (documentation, adverts, stands...) to ensure image consistency across the Group. Give advice and guidance if needed.
- Work with branding manager to continuously update templates and guidelines that fit the brand image of the company.
Qualifications
- Degree in graphic design, visual communication or similar
- Min of 2 years of professional experience in visual communication
- English (B2)
- Creativity and top nut sense of color and design;
- Technological skills; hands-on experience with image editing, video creation, 3D rendering & animations, digital sketching software and other design tools; Adobe suite (Adobe Premiere , After Effects, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,; 3D software (Blender, CAD) ; Microsoft suite
• Design brochures, catalogues, flyers and print collateral.
• Produce layouts in Adobe InDesign.
• Create vector illustrations and icons.
• Design social media visuals, carousels and short-form videos.
• Edit promotional videos. • Design exhibition booths, banners and event graphics.
• Produce PowerPoint presentations and templates.
• Design email signatures and corporate assets.
• Source images, icons and illustrations.
• Apply and protect brand guidelines across all deliverables.
• Organize project files and collaborate in shared cloud folders.
• Leverage AI tools to improve ideation and production.
• Experience with motion design and video creation
• Nice to have: Blender for simple 3D renders;
- Ability to meet deadlines while working on (team) projects; organization and prioritization skills, good attention to visual detail and assertivity.
- Good business sense and strong understanding of clients and audience; Good listener to take the initial concept into a design incorporating the vision and brand of the products;
- Interest in and ability to leverage AI tools in graphic design, with a willingness to explore emerging technologies to enhance creativity, efficiency and production workflows.
Additional Information
At Schréder, every employee is valued for his or her skill set. We actively look for and choose employees based on their experience and the value they bring to the company.
What we have waiting for you
- A positive work environment : You can expect to work in an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from discrimination or harassment.
- Flexibility at work : For all functions that allow it, we encourage hybrid working, as working in person and remotely has benefits.
- Growth opportunities : You will be part of a global company that encourages your employees to learn and develop daily and pursue their career goals at Schréder. Our soul is entrepreneurial, so take some risks, allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone and grow with us!
- Open communication : We encourage open communication between employees and managers and feedback and suggestions between all organisational levels.
- Shared purpose : If you will be here with us, we share the same values.
- Deeper connections : We are friendly and open to those who arrive, see great value in our differences and diversity, and work together with trust and collaboration.
On top of that, in addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package, we offer a great number of extra-legal advantages such as flexible working hours, structural homeworking, a market competitive salary, performance bonus, pension provision, medical insurance, щpportunity for professional development and training, required technical equipment.
