Senior designer role working for this busy comms agency working in a team of about 12. This is a senior designer role – hands on across digital, motion, video and conceptual design. The role requires a real all rounder with the ability to be hands on in all areas of integrated design including motion and video but at the same time manage and run projects from a conceptual basis. The role is planned to be a direct route up to a more management led design director role for the future so someone with the aspiration and qualities to lead and inspire aswell as do!
We are looking for someone to help mould and develop their team under the support of the ECD and they need to show an impressive folio of work showcasing their skills in conceptual thought across campaigns in digital, social, motion and video.
* Create excellent strategic big ideas that earn attention
* Hone your storytelling skills to bring your ideas to life
* Be able to successfully lead and direct a project from start to finish ensuring that all stakeholders are included
* Know the latest technology and trends across design and delivery and share knowledge with the team
* Conceptual ideation, everything from campaigns to theming an event
* Day-to-day design and artworking, data visualisation development, infographic design, illustration, animation and video editing, front end digital/web design, presentation design and production, social asset creation (static and motion), branding (could be an event or campaign)
* Alongside all the usual design jobs of image re-touching, stock image searches, icon drawing and internal work
* Help your team prioritise their workload
* Help troubleshoot and be solutions-focused
* Drive a positive and collaborative working environment
* Line manage junior team members
* Review others’ work and provide clear direction on how content may be improved
Requirements for role:
* A degree or equivalent in Graphic Design or related subject
* Previous solid experience as a designer or senior designer in a fast-paced studio environment
* Expert knowledge of Adobe CS (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator a must) and PowerPoint
* Experience of motion design and video production including use of Adobe Pr and Ae is a must
Bens include:
* Flexible working (2 days a week in the office)
* 2 volunteering days
* Monthly well-being allowance
* A dog-friendly office in the heart of Shoreditch
* Industry-leading gender neutral family-friendly policies
* Clear career progression and excellent training programmes developed by our L&D Director
* Many other perks!
Please note that due to the nature of the planned career progression in this role the company can accommodate any candidates requiring visa support now or in the future.