Creative Associate

Purpose is seeking a standout Creative Associate to join our London team. You’ll play an integral role creating content, campaigns and digital experiences with the power to inspire real change.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional and polished creative who plucks unexpected solutions from the world around them and has trouble turning off their problem-solving brain. You are an ever-passionate creative and can work at a fast pace, innovating with every project that comes your way. Your portfolio showcases solid digital work and branding that is as beautiful as it is smart. Your work reflects the most up-to-date design thinking as well as a masterful understanding of the basics of typography, color, and composition.

If these are the things that get you up in the morning, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter that gives us insight into your passion and qualifications for the role.

The role is a 1 year Fixed-Term opportunity based in Purpose's London office, with a strong possibility of conversion to a permanent position depending on performance and budgets.

This role is offered at the Associate tier, which has a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with creatives and campaigners to create strategic and beautiful designs.
• Participate throughout all phases, from concept to completion, to develop thoughtful design solutions that incite participation and engagement. Including but not limited to: brand identity, responsive web design, infographics, print collateral, illustration, mock-ups, and video graphics.
• Work collaboratively with other designers, copywriters, video team members, as well as with strategists, technologists, analysts and online campaigners.
• Contribute actively in brainstorms and ideation sessions with the ability to present concepts and design to your team.
• Think critically and strategically, learn quickly from mistakes, and receive and incorporate creative feedback gracefully.
• Manage your time and workload effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate production processes with internal teams and external vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years experience designing and concepting at a digital agency, creative agency, in-house or start-up environment.
• Thorough fluency with Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of additional design or prototyping tools is a plus, as is expertise in front or back-end coding, motion graphics, video production, illustration, or photography.
• Proven expertise across branding, digital, and print design, with strong understanding of the creative process, a clean and thoughtful design aesthetic, and very high creative standards.
• A passion for issue-based or political activism and belief in Purpose’s work combining storytelling and technology to inspire people to remake the world.
• Strong knowledge of brand development and the creation of comprehensive brand identity systems and style guides. Expert eye for typography, color, layout and user experience.
• Keen understanding of best practices and technical processes for web development and print production. You must be able to set up files for pre-press or handoff to a web developer, as well as be able to conduct quality assurance for your designs.
• Work well under pressure, maintaining quality and attention to detail under real-world deadlines.
• Self-motivated positive attitude and collaborative nature.

Purpose is an equal opportunity employer! We take on some of the biggest challenges in the world, which affect people of different identities and backgrounds in different ways. We believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team leading the charge. BAME individuals, LGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.