Key Skills/Core Technical skills:

We're looking for candidates that have a range of skills across the following areas:

Digital Design authoring and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud

Creation of visual assets, production guides, UI Toolkits

Visual Design Principles, Colour Theory, Typography

Additional Skills:

Additional Skills areas that would be a benefit:

Rapid prototyping methods, ranging from illustration to digital prototyping

Infographics and Data Visualization

Responsive Web Design, Motion Design

Knowledge and experience:

In-depth knowledge and experience in a relevant visual design discipline.

Deep understanding of the visual design style principles and constraints across major platforms such as
wearables, mobile, web, and TV.

Strong visual storytelling skills, in a way that generates empathy, emotion, and engagement.

Experience of being accountable for design quality and project delivery.

Experience of concepting and ideation.

Has developed a compelling presentation style.

Personal skills and attributes:

A proven positive team player.

Structured and organised approach to work but is flexible when necessary.

Impeccable personal time management.

Planning and analytical skills are essential.

Responds positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.

A strong work ethic and a passion for drawing out creativity and innovation.

Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills, written and verbal.

An effective decision maker.

Keen to seek out opportunities for self-development.

Keen to seek out opportunities to promote Fjord externally.

A willingness to travel and work within the UK and potentially overseas.

Required Qualifications:

Educated to degree level in HCI or a Visual Arts related subject