Title: Design Assistant

Reports to: Designer

Contract type: Fixed-Term contract (6 months)

Hours: Full time - 9am – 5pm Mon to Fri (35hrs per week)

Location: The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin 4 office) working.

Office attendance days are Wednesdays & Thursdays

Salary: €40,000 per annum

WHO WE ARE

At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support.

A design assistant will play a key part in building the identity of one of Ireland's largest NGOs, helping deliver information and campaigns to the entire country across a wide range of demographics and audiences.

If you are passionate about cancer awareness, early detection and transforming the patient experience in relation to cancer information; compassionate and able to empower people without judgement; and want to be part of a growing team delivering real impact to reduce health inequalities and minimise the risk of premature deaths, this role is for you.

Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Your role will be to support the delivery of communication and visual materials to help those affected by a cancer diagnosis. You will be responsible for bringing a wide variety of projects to life in line with the Society's brand guidelines through the Society's various channels. You will work with the Brand and Marketing team, Communications, Patient Education, Fundraising and various other departments to identify the best solutions for each project to return and improve drafts based on the team's feedback. 

Working with the wider cross-organisational team in the Society, you will be expected to engage with campaign planning meetings and provide insight and support, as well as suggestions to improve workflows and find possible issues ahead of time.

As part of the brand and marketing team team you will utilise programs and analytics to ensure projects and deliverables are being tracked and returned effectively.

WHO YOU ARE

The right candidate for this role is:

·        Eager to learn:

·        Compassionate & Empathetic:

·        Passionate about health:

·        A confident, effective communicator:

·        Technologically savvy:

·        Organised and motivated:

·        Committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·        At least two years professional experience in graphic or digital design

·        Experience with the Adobe software suite or equivalent, and the interest to learn about them further.

·        A portfolio showing some examples of both print and digital design.

·        Preference will be given to those with video editing or photography experience.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20^th September 2024.

Please note all CVs are logged through a third-party system for processing

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AGENCIES

Some of our are Benefits

·        23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)

·        Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.

·        Flexi-time

·        Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)

·        Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months)

·        Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)

·        Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme

·        Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)

·        Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)

·        Learning and Development Programmes

·        Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)

·        Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

·        Shut down period over Christmas

·        Optional Flu vaccine provided