Designer, 4creative

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

4creative is Channel 4’s in-house creative agency. We’re about 40 people, who write and produce risky, innovative and culturally potent work across all Channel 4 brands and services.

JOB PURPOSE

Design exceptional creative work for the Channel 4 family of brands. This will include a broad output from poster campaigns, digital assets, channel branding and internal/partnerships activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strong conceptual original thinking.
• Ability to present work in a clear, confident and engaging way.
• Great typographic skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
• A passion and in-depth knowledge of emerging trends in design and an eye for art direction.
• Can listen carefully and respond positively to feedback.
• A pro-active, problem-solver.
• Comfortable working under pressure and have a ‘nothing is impossible’ attitude.
• Organised and have great time management skills.
• Experience working on both large and small projects with a keen interest in branding.
• Happy working independently as well as part of a team consisting of various departments.
• Collaborative spirit with other designers and creatives within the department.
• Able to establish strong working relationships and relate well to people at all levels (colleagues, clients, suppliers and our audience).
• Contribute to and enhance the studio culture.
• Experience working with motion designers an advantage.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience within a respected creative agency.
• A portfolio showcasing a strong level of conceptual thinking and design craft.
• Experience designing for and applying brands digitally and in print.
• Enjoy pushing boundaries and being creatively disruptive.
• Be committed to celebrating difference and representing an inclusive and diverse society.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.