Graphics Technician

Overview

You’ll be working with a full studio of Architects taking care of all things graphics.
The role will be concentrated on the preparation of documents & graphics information for planning applications and general creative media and administrative support for the PRC Group.

Duties will include:

Adobe Indesign & Photoshop (Windows):

• Preparation of documents & graphics information for pre-planning and planning applications to translate drawings and information into easily readable documents & graphics.
  Example Reports: Design & Access Statements, Pre-Application Information, Planning submissions, development opportunities, presentation documents, exhibition boards
  Example Drawings: Adding colour to hand-drawn & CAD/Revit elevations & site plans, creating diagrams, sketches, enhancements to CGIs & site photographs.
• Preparation of material for Bids, tenders and award submissions – maintaining CVs, Standard company information & RIBA practice information
• Marketing support – branding, adverts
• Maintaining the image library
• Maintaining the sector portfolios
• Updating project pages on the website (WordPress)
• Compilation and issue of news for social media (Twitter & Linkedin)
• Print production & purchasing – company stationary, business cards, portfolio brochures, exhibition material.

Microsoft Office Administration:

• Assisting Practice Partners with adhoc typing, emails etc
• Outlook compilation & issue of internal news emails
• Word Building Specifications, Drawing issue sheets etc
• Powerpoint presentations
• Excel Area schedules

Skills and Experience:

Your graphic style will be modern with a proven ability to work under deadline constraints and deliver on time. You’ll be down to earth, flexible, open to collaboration and generally interested in the architecture design world.

• A passion for graphic design
• Ideally, experience within the architecture or construction industry
• Excellent Communication skills
• Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite in particular Indesign & Photoshop (required)
• Full working knowledge Microsoft Office (required)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD & Revit would be advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of WordPress would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure, and have proven success in meeting tight deadlines
• A confident team player with good problem solving skills and the ability to respond quickly when last-minute requests should occur

To be considered, you should demonstrate a fantastic portfolio brimming with samples of preparing documents for Architecture Practices.