Monday, 5 January 2015

Experienced Junior Designer - SH3196

The speed read:
This branding and communication agency requires a brilliant junior designer with a minimum of two years experience within an agency.

The facts:
You must have creative flair and an ability to develop ideas from scratch. Within this role you’ll be exposed to a variety of opportunities and will be required to use your creative skills within a team environment to deliver some excellent creative thinking. Briefs will vary across a wide spectrum of work, from research for large rebrands through to designing content for social media.

As part of this team you will be expected to communicate your ideas, alongside working with suppliers and contractors. You’ll know what it is to work under pressure and will be resourceful and committed enough to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

You’ll be:
Happy to learn from a great team, supporting them as required. You’ll be expected to attend brainstorms and be able to develop concepts that are both creative and suitable for client needs. With strong attention to detail, you’ll be able to produce pre press and digital artwork as well as having the ability to produce beautifully crafted designs. You will have knowledge of print production, web design and motion graphics. As well as an awareness of current and emerging design trends you will also have an interest in, and be an active user of, social media.

Your Superpowers: Enthusiasm and creativity 


Salary: £23-£26k plus benefits

Design Director - SH3222

The Speed Read:
This Clerkenwell based branding and communications agency is looking for a Design Director to join their team.

The Facts:
This agency consists of a team of around 25 - a mix of 2d and 3d designers, digital, AV and a client service team. The agency has a parent company which is a global PR and communications firm and consequently they are able to work collaboratively on a number of international branding and communications projects.

They are looking for a Design Director that loves campaigns, digital, social and content. You’ll be working on a diverse range of briefs for well-known B2C brands. What unites them is the need for conceptual thought, smart ideas and outstanding creative.

You’ll have an agency background and be great at getting the best out of teams. You’ll love presenting and be a natural communicator.

You’ll be:
A powerhouse of creative flair, with strong problem solving skills. You will have a deep understanding and a keen interest in digital content and social media and will have a background in branding. You will have good writing skills, able to produce rationales and proposals and you will have a through understanding of analysis and strategy, able to present your thoughts confidently and persuasively.

Your Superpower: Curious, creative and up for a challenge

Salary: £50-£60k depending on experience plus good benefits package