Senior Designer (Maternity Cover)

Introduction 

Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company? 

At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. 

And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.

We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. 

Job Summary  

We’re seeking a Senior Graphic Designer for a 6-month maternity cover contract.You will be a key contributor to our marketing efforts, working across the business to bring creativity and strategic thinking to the visual representation of our brand. You will create assets with high visual impact that bring our communications alive. Working on a variety of projects, including, editorial layout, infographics, presentations, email & social assets and website landing pages. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in graphic design, a deep understanding of design principles, and the ability to translate concepts into visually appealing and engaging materials. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Visual Branding: Develop and maintain a consistent visual identity for Poppulo,  ensuring alignment with the brand guidelines across all design assets 
• Collateral Creation: Design compelling marketing collateral, including but not limited to website graphics, landing pages, social media assets, email templates, infographics, whitepapers, and presentations. 
• Illustrations: Collaborate with product and marketing teams to create visually appealing illustrations that effectively communicate product features and benefits. 
• Campaign Design: Conceptualize and execute creative designs for marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with the overall marketing strategy and objectives. 
• Print Design: Create visually impactful print materials such as brochures, banners, and promotional materials for events and trade shows. 
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including content, product marketing, channels, and sales, to understand design requirements  
• Stay Updated: Lead the evolution of our brand design system and keep abreast of industry trends, design tools, and best practices to continuously enhance the quality and effectiveness of design deliverables. 
• Organisation: Manage multiple projects ranging in size and scope simultaneously 
• Leadership: Review junior designers or contractual designers creative work to ensure high-quality deliverables 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field. 
• 6+ years of proven experience in Graphic Design + Marketing/Advertising/Agency experience with a strong portfolio 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). 
• Experience in UI/UX design and familiarity with design tools such as Sketch or Figma 
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present and justify design concepts. 
• Previous experience working in a SAAS or technology-driven environment is a plus. 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, while happy to take and action feedback 
• Great organisational skills 
• Highly collaborative and able to thrive in a geographically distributed environment 
• High-quality design standards and attention to detail are crucial for this role

Preferred Skills:  

• Animation and motion graphic design skills. 
• Familiarity with video editing tools. 

Who We Are 

We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun and flexible individuals, who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move. 

Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 , we are one of the fastest growing technology companies in Ireland with additional offices in the US and the UK. 

This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move. We live the Poppulo company values each day and they are key to everything we do. 

“Bring Your Best Self”, “See It”, “Own It”, “Solve It”, and “Better Together” 

Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer. 

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