Overview
This is a 6 month contract to cover parental leave. It is a hybrid role working from our central London hubs 2 days per week. This is an immediate start vacancy.
Team and role
You'll work within the central Creative team at UW, reporting into the Design Leads. The role is highly collaborative and you'll have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, a diverse and talented design team. You’ll work closely with the team to deliver progress.
What you'll do and how you will make an impact
* As a Junior Designer, you’ll get stuck into creating visually engaging designs from concept through to delivery.
* Support senior creatives with the design of print and digital marketing assets, from social media banners and Google Display ads to booklets and merch.
* Adhere to brand guidelines to ensure brand consistency across all outputs.
* Leverage existing templates for some day-to-day tasks.
* Maintain a high standard of design in all work.
* Participate in and contribute to creative workshops and team meetings.
* Show a willingness to learn and grow from constructive feedback.
Company description and role context
Hi! We're UW. We're on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings. We're aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. You’ll have the chance to get stuck in and make your mark from day one, working alongside a talented team of designers, copywriters and animators, helping to deliver best in class work to our internal and external audiences.
Key skills & experience
* A well-rounded portfolio showing examples of print and digital work (Please share a copy/link in your application).
* Experience working either in-house or for a creative agency.
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma. Knowledge of Google Workspace (Slides, Docs) is desirable.
* Solid layout and typography skills.
* Illustration, iconography, and motion graphics skills are a bonus.
* Knowledge of art direction, ideation and concepting advantageous.
You'll also bring
* Curiosity with a passion for design and an eagerness to learn and grow.
* Organisation, punctuality and great time management.
* Conceptual thinking with the ability to work from scamp level through to execution.
* Good communication skills and an interest in developing your presentation skills to confidently articulate ideas.
* An eye for detail.
* Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Why UW?
* An industry benchmarked salary. We'll share it during your first conversation.
* Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We're open to discussing flexible working arrangements.)
* Discount on our services and access to our Cashback Card with Perkbox rewards.
* A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary, with access to free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
* Family-friendly policies to help you and your family thrive.
* Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
* Belonging groups to help UW shape an inclusive future.
* A commitment to developing your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences.
Application process
Apply here. You’ve got this far… Hit apply — we can’t wait to hear from you. If you’re concerned you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply and let’s chat. Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.
Additional information
Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.
Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
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