Graphic Designer & Motion Artist, The Drum
+ Discretionary bonus scheme
Global publisher for the marketing and media industries
Job no longer available
Global publisher for the marketing and media industries
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+ Discretionary bonus scheme
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help our 1 million plus readers prepare for what's next.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a talented, driven designer who’s based in either Glasgow, Scotland or the US, where we have a team presence and who’s ready to take the next step in their career
- Are you open-minded and curious about new tools and approaches and keen to explore and adopt new software, where it strengthens our output, optimises workflows, keeping the team learning and evolving? Then Apply now, we'd love to talk to you
- You have excellent time management with the ability to multitask. You are a natural-born solution-finder and can cope with stressful situations knowing that a clear and cool head makes all the difference
- 3+ years of professional design experience
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite mainly using the following tools: Animation software (After Effects), Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Tenacious and resilient – consider feedback objectively, bounce back from criticism of ideas, and continue working on the brief with enthusiasm to find new solutions
- Ability to take ownership of tasks
- Knowledge of best practices for video content on all platforms e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Broadcasting
- Familiarity with video formats, file compression, and frame rates
- The motivation to maintain and improve design standards
- Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent time management
- Be very organised and extremely accurate in tasks
- Can cope with stressful situations and find solutions
- Comfortable working with several internal teams/stakeholders
- Highly personable
- Excellent ability to build rapport
- High level of customer service
- Desirable but training will be given – knowledge of Foleon
- Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools for ideation (although not essential)
What the job involves
- In this role, you’ll take a leading position in creating and delivering outstanding, inspiring, and innovative design that elevates The Drum brand and helps drive reach, reputation, and revenue
- You will oversee and deliver high quality design and animation for The Drum and our customers, whilst achieving overall marketing strategies and business goals
- Every day you will be working with other members of the design production team and the wider company teams to deliver great design. You will be responsible for managing design projects from beginning to end ensuring consistent and good communication and relationships with all stakeholders
- You are motivated to maintain and improve design standards. When we would ask previous colleagues they would describe you as highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines
- The generation of concepts and ideas, and the production of visual design in both print and digital media including motion graphics across a broad range of communications that aligns with The Drum’s Strategic Plan and Communications plan
- Ensure brand consistency across all platforms
- Be pro-active in creating ideas and developing products and keeping up to date with current trends
- Delegating tasks (to a junior/freelancer) and providing support to the team and making sure that everyone is following brand guidelines
- Ensure workload is managed in efficient and timely manner whilst identifying and providing solutions to any problems that arise
- Online – support online work where necessary
- Co-ordinate and liaise with clients and suppliers with a professional attitude
- Responsible for training others on systems/software as required
- Responsible for creating short-form animations and video content for social media and digital platforms. Designing titles, kinetic text, lower thirds, and transitions, often managing multiple projects to meet strict deadlines
- Confidently present ideas and storyboard concepts
- Responsible for managing allocated projects through Asana (training will be given)
- To ensure that company processes/systems are followed
- To be aware of activities across the business and ensure cross-working with other departments to assist both the events division and the other departments to achieve their goals
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a director/manager
Application process
- We’d love to see your work, so please include a link to your portfolio at the end of your application
Our take
The Drum was founded in 1985 under the parent company Carnyx Limited and transformed what was once an independent publishing business into a leading British digital media and marketing platform.
Whilst Carnyx, named after an ancient Celtic woodwind instrument, focused on covering the creative industries, The Drum goes a step further in connecting marketing agencies and clients through its articles and consultancy services. The digitisation of The Drum has led to its opening offices in New York and Singapore, a sign of its international appeal.
Digitisation can have its teething problems for legacy creative companies like Carnyx, but it embraced the rapid changes by widening its services and client base. Through the noughties and 2010s, The Drum has gained big-name digital sponsors such as Facebook and the Financial Times.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Hybrid & Remote Working
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Staff Social Events
- Charity Volunteering Days
- Early Finish on Fridays
- Learning & Development Fund
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Mentoring Program
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Diane Young
(Co-Founder & CEO)Currently Managing Director of Carnyx Group Limited. Previously Contracts and Planning Manager at Greater Glasgow Community & Mental Health NHS Trust.
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