Middleweight Editorial Designer
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Middleweight Editorial Designer with a keen eye for typography to join our mighty team of designers, writers, strategists, account managers and developers – someone driven and imaginative, who will thrive on our shared values of collaboration, empathy, and optimism. Take a look at our website to get a feel for the types of work we create.
London-based, we work with ambitious brands and world-class organisations, such as The British Library, Royal College of Art and Reuters. Through a close-knit and supportive workforce, we are continually learning, making and delivering answers with an inventive and straightforward approach to problem-solving.
Our studio thrives on a blend of different experiences, backgrounds and ages – new ideas, perspectives and personalities are really important to us. If you have a keen eye for typography and editorial design, and are looking to be part of a committed team, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
With this role you will be part of a team that encourages you to share ideas and take part in each stage of the design process. This includes supporting the Design Team with the following:
- Concept generation
- Creation of artwork/templates and content entry
- Art direction of typography/illustrations/photography
- Client liaison/presentations
- Project management
- Preparation of design for print/web/other media
- Print management
- Support the production of content for our websites, marketing portals and social media
Day-to-day you will:
- Craft meticulous visual assets, including report design, typographic layouts
- Take an active role in evolving visual language, and design systems
- Help with the delivery of work for our key clients
- Take part in internal and external workshops to expand knowledge and build team relationships
- Support your team members with feedback, help and reassurance
What we ask of you
On a professional level:
- Three+ years of professional experience
- A portfolio showcasing brilliantly executed graphic design, with a keen eye for typography and detail
- Experience designing bespoke print jobs and working with printers
- To be happy taking the lead on design projects, working both independently and as part of a team
- To be comfortable working in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (Figma would be a bonus)
On a personal level:
- A positive, proactive attitude with an appetite for learning
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- To bring your ideas, opinions and thoughts to the table
- Transparency, honesty, and most importantly, a sense of humour
What we offer
- 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Paid development opportunities (courses, workshops etc.)
- Studio trips and away days
- Flexible working arrangements with a balance of working from home and in studio
- Gym membership
- Cycle-to-work and tech loans