Design Assistant

As a Design Assistant at Lopez Design, your main responsibility will be to support the design team by contributing your skills and dedication to a variety of creative projects. This role offers you an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact through design. **Core Responsibilities:** - **Design Support and Execution:** - Efficiently fulfil the tasks of a DTP Operator - Assist the design team in creating visual assets for print, digital, and multimedia projects, including presentations, brochures, advertisements, social media graphics, and website layouts. - Prepare design mock-ups, prototypes, and presentations under the guidance of senior team members. - Ensure design files are production-ready, properly formatted, and adhere to brand guidelines. - **Creative Development:** - Collaborate with designers to brainstorm, research, and develop creative concepts aligned with client needs and brand guidelines. - Participate in design reviews and critiques, providing valuable input and learning from feedback. - Stay updated on design trends and integrate fresh ideas into your work. - **Image and Asset Management:** - Maintain an organised digital library of images, fonts, graphics, and other design resources. - Assist in sourcing and managing assets required for ongoing projects. - **Proofing and Quality Control:** - Review designs for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project briefs before final delivery. - Support senior designers in ensuring quality control across deliverables. - **Administrative and Project Support:** - Handle administrative tasks such as preparing and updating databases, ensuring project files are correctly organised and accessible for the team. - Manage storage systems and maintain backups of critical data, ensuring alignment with mirror copies for redundancy. - Assist in organising and archiving design-related documents and records for easy retrieval and compliance with documentation standards. - **Professional Growth and Collaboration:** - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and foster a collaborative environment. - Participate in internal training and mentorship programs to enhance your skills and understanding of design principles. - Represent Lopez Design professionally in client interactions and presentations. **Additional Contributions:** - Contribute to the firm's marketing efforts by designing visually compelling content for social media or promotional materials. - Take ownership of assigned tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. **Performance Expectations:** - Demonstrate accountability and a proactive approach in handling responsibilities. - Communicate progress regularly with project managers and senior designers. - Exhibit a willingness to learn, flexibility in approach, and alignment with Lopez Design's values and standards. If you are interested in this position, apply by sending an email to jobs@lopezdesign.com with the subject line Design Assistant - NAME with a CV, cover letter, and a portfolio.,