This role is working 5 days full-time on site in Southend On Sea office. No Remote working available. We are looking for someone with advanced knowledge of packaging artwork . Part of the screening process will include an artwork assessment test on a Mac, on site with this agency, which will take approx 3 hours. JOB SPEC Our client is a leading design and branding agency with over 30 years of experience in creating successful retail brands. They are currently seeking a Packaging Artworker to join their fast-paced art studio team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in artworking, with a focus on FMCG packaging. Expert knowledge of packaging artwork and associated printing technologies is essential, as is proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and adapting packaging artworks, checking files for printability, and making changes to existing artworks as required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of some of the world's most recognizable brands. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and modify packaging artworks accurately and efficiently, ensuring they align with the project brief. Generate new packaging designs, encompassing labels, boxes, sleeves, foils, tubes, lids, and outer cases, tailored to diverse print processes. Independently create new files, adhering to specific print technology requirements. Oversee the compilation of artworks for release (print data). Execute basic color separation tasks to a satisfactory standard under supervision. Produce mock-ups as needed. Conduct thorough quality checks on all artwork before submission to the Project Account Manager or other internal personnel. Implement changes to existing artworks as necessary. Demonstrate proficiency in the Adobe suite. Collaborate with other members of the artwork department as needed. Pursue ongoing learning and improvement in packaging print technologies and file preparation methods. Collaborate closely with production and account management teams to identify and implement process efficiencies. Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of 3 years of experience as an artworker. Experience in FMCG packaging is essential. Proficiency in checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast-paced environment. Advanced knowledge of packaging artwork and associated printing technologies, such as a background in packaging/technical artworking or Print Reproduction experience. Strong command of the Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with color separation, file setup, and supply using spot color channels. Demonstrated precision and attention to detail in photography, typography, and file setup to meet client guidelines and requirements.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
This role is working 5 days full-time on site in Southend On Sea office. No Remote working available. We are looking for someone with advanced knowledge of packaging artwork . Part of the screening process will include an artwork assessment test on a Mac, on site with this agency, which will take approx 3 hours. JOB SPEC Our client is a leading design and branding agency with over 30 years of experience in creating successful retail brands. They are currently seeking a Packaging Artworker to join their fast-paced art studio team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in artworking, with a focus on FMCG packaging. Expert knowledge of packaging artwork and associated printing technologies is essential, as is proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and adapting packaging artworks, checking files for printability, and making changes to existing artworks as required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of some of the world's most recognizable brands. Primary Responsibilities: Develop and modify packaging artworks accurately and efficiently, ensuring they align with the project brief. Generate new packaging designs, encompassing labels, boxes, sleeves, foils, tubes, lids, and outer cases, tailored to diverse print processes. Independently create new files, adhering to specific print technology requirements. Oversee the compilation of artworks for release (print data). Execute basic color separation tasks to a satisfactory standard under supervision. Produce mock-ups as needed. Conduct thorough quality checks on all artwork before submission to the Project Account Manager or other internal personnel. Implement changes to existing artworks as necessary. Demonstrate proficiency in the Adobe suite. Collaborate with other members of the artwork department as needed. Pursue ongoing learning and improvement in packaging print technologies and file preparation methods. Collaborate closely with production and account management teams to identify and implement process efficiencies. Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of 3 years of experience as an artworker. Experience in FMCG packaging is essential. Proficiency in checking packaging artwork files for printability in a fast-paced environment. Advanced knowledge of packaging artwork and associated printing technologies, such as a background in packaging/technical artworking or Print Reproduction experience. Strong command of the Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with color separation, file setup, and supply using spot color channels. Demonstrated precision and attention to detail in photography, typography, and file setup to meet client guidelines and requirements.
Digital Content Creator Full time £28,000 per annum Our client The Quarters by Bravo is a studio rental portfolio of homes offering extended term accommodation, hotel-like services, and amenities. They are looking for a creative digital content creator who loves working on high quality copy and creating innovative marketing campaigns. Together with the marketing manager, you will develop and implement the content strategy through photo, video, and copywriting across their channels. The Role: Research, plan, produce, and create a schedule of relevant and meaningful content to be used across different channels Brainstorm and conceptualise creative briefs with the marketing manager Copy writing - creative and engaging content for blogs, newsletters, social media, meta data, social ads SEO - knowledge of how to optimise your writing Time management, organisation, and planning - work in a methodical manner to ensure tasks are completed, deadlines are met, and goals are achieved. Work with an editorial calendar and approval process Artwork creation - arrange/attain photography, design artwork InDesign, Illustrator, photoshop. Video creation would be advantageous. Canva can be used in addition Develop creative ideas, suggest new innovative ways of delivering digital content, and keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends Asset library management - collate and manage the brand logos, images, videos and artwork. Ensuring they adhere to the brand style guide Skills Required : Creative writing, proof reading and editing skills Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Video creating would be advantageous Keyword research, keyword replacement, on page SEO A solid understanding of digital video and social media platforms is essential Excellent research, organisational, and time management skills Engagement - engage with our audience and grow our followers Content promotion - great content needs to be seen. Knowledge of how to promote is essential. Blogging, social media, emails, outreach. Reporting - monthly data collation to review performance and growth across digital platforms. Implement improvements, learn what works and what doesn't. A degree in marketing or relevant work experience A minimum of three years' experience is required Excellent English writing Benefits: Flexible hours Hybrid role Opportunity for progression 20 Days holiday Regular team socials Employee Assistance Programme ClassPass Wellbeing Programme Lastly, they're committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end, they encourage a variety of people to join their team and represent the diverse range of subjects associated with their projects. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Digital Content Creator Full time £28,000 per annum Our client The Quarters by Bravo is a studio rental portfolio of homes offering extended term accommodation, hotel-like services, and amenities. They are looking for a creative digital content creator who loves working on high quality copy and creating innovative marketing campaigns. Together with the marketing manager, you will develop and implement the content strategy through photo, video, and copywriting across their channels. The Role: Research, plan, produce, and create a schedule of relevant and meaningful content to be used across different channels Brainstorm and conceptualise creative briefs with the marketing manager Copy writing - creative and engaging content for blogs, newsletters, social media, meta data, social ads SEO - knowledge of how to optimise your writing Time management, organisation, and planning - work in a methodical manner to ensure tasks are completed, deadlines are met, and goals are achieved. Work with an editorial calendar and approval process Artwork creation - arrange/attain photography, design artwork InDesign, Illustrator, photoshop. Video creation would be advantageous. Canva can be used in addition Develop creative ideas, suggest new innovative ways of delivering digital content, and keep up to date with the latest digital marketing trends Asset library management - collate and manage the brand logos, images, videos and artwork. Ensuring they adhere to the brand style guide Skills Required : Creative writing, proof reading and editing skills Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Video creating would be advantageous Keyword research, keyword replacement, on page SEO A solid understanding of digital video and social media platforms is essential Excellent research, organisational, and time management skills Engagement - engage with our audience and grow our followers Content promotion - great content needs to be seen. Knowledge of how to promote is essential. Blogging, social media, emails, outreach. Reporting - monthly data collation to review performance and growth across digital platforms. Implement improvements, learn what works and what doesn't. A degree in marketing or relevant work experience A minimum of three years' experience is required Excellent English writing Benefits: Flexible hours Hybrid role Opportunity for progression 20 Days holiday Regular team socials Employee Assistance Programme ClassPass Wellbeing Programme Lastly, they're committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end, they encourage a variety of people to join their team and represent the diverse range of subjects associated with their projects. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
CREATIVE DESIGN AND MEDIA MANAGER Are you incessantly creative, with an eye for graphic design details? Do you want a varied job role that encompasses a broad range of print design, creative media and publishing skills? Our client are an established, award winning, EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING AGENCY, that specialise in creating impactful promotional sampling and brand experience campaigns for a wide range of well known food, drink, tech and service brands. To help achieve their growth goals, they're looking to recruit a creative talent that can help them to communicate their key services to prospective customers and inspire them to want to work with them by helping them to visualise how their own branded event area will look. The areas of expertise which will help you in your role with us include: PRIMARY JOB ROLES Graphic Print Design: producing print ready artwork for our clients' experiential campaigns and event areas 3D Illustrations: attracting new customers with visual mock-ups of what their event areas could look like SECONDARY JOB ROLES Web Design: overhauling and updating our website into a new user friendly experience, reflective of our work Corporate Design: creating a uniform visual style, that runs through everything that our business does Social Media: establishing new connections and nurturing existing contacts with relevant, regular updates Photography: effectively capturing the visual impact of the campaigns we implement on camera for sharing Video: storyboarding, filming and editing short videos to showcase our campaigns for clients and ourselves Experiential: understanding what makes a great experiential campaign and becoming expert at what we do Thought Leadership: creation of insight articles to inspire our audiences and educate them on new trends EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS At least two years relevant studio or agency experience; in a related job role for graphic design working Mastery of print industry software, confidently using Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc 3D Visual Design: able to use visualisation software such as Blender, Sketch Up, AutoCad or similar. Degree level in Graphic Design, Print Production or relevant subject, related to the job description. Perfect punctuation and grammar, able to proof read and spot mistakes that help to make your work perfect A passion to design and create, coming up with new innovations, linking ideas and bringing them to life Able to supervise suppliers & support, nurturing a network of suppliers & placements, to achieve more The role is based in (glorious) Yorkshire, working from our client's company owned building in Pudsey, in West Leeds. From the head office, they have a team of dedicated professionals who bring clients' campaigns to life. They put the plans in place for all the promotional activity, produce the associated equipment and manage the live implementation from inception to finish. The vibrant office is buzzing with new activity plans each week, promotional teams and the pressure of getting everything lined up and ready to the ever moving deadlines of each clients' requirements. Aside from the open plan office space, there's ample car parking, easy public transport, multiple kitchens, games room, break out areas, pet friendly policy - and plenty of tasty food and drink samples from the brands we represent. There's also lots of opportunities to get out of the office and onto live experiential event sites, consumer events and trade shows across the UK too. £25,000 starting salary, with bi-annual performance reviews plus opportunity for management career advancement. INDJOB
Dec 09, 2021
Full time
CREATIVE DESIGN AND MEDIA MANAGER Are you incessantly creative, with an eye for graphic design details? Do you want a varied job role that encompasses a broad range of print design, creative media and publishing skills? Our client are an established, award winning, EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING AGENCY, that specialise in creating impactful promotional sampling and brand experience campaigns for a wide range of well known food, drink, tech and service brands. To help achieve their growth goals, they're looking to recruit a creative talent that can help them to communicate their key services to prospective customers and inspire them to want to work with them by helping them to visualise how their own branded event area will look. The areas of expertise which will help you in your role with us include: PRIMARY JOB ROLES Graphic Print Design: producing print ready artwork for our clients' experiential campaigns and event areas 3D Illustrations: attracting new customers with visual mock-ups of what their event areas could look like SECONDARY JOB ROLES Web Design: overhauling and updating our website into a new user friendly experience, reflective of our work Corporate Design: creating a uniform visual style, that runs through everything that our business does Social Media: establishing new connections and nurturing existing contacts with relevant, regular updates Photography: effectively capturing the visual impact of the campaigns we implement on camera for sharing Video: storyboarding, filming and editing short videos to showcase our campaigns for clients and ourselves Experiential: understanding what makes a great experiential campaign and becoming expert at what we do Thought Leadership: creation of insight articles to inspire our audiences and educate them on new trends EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS At least two years relevant studio or agency experience; in a related job role for graphic design working Mastery of print industry software, confidently using Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc 3D Visual Design: able to use visualisation software such as Blender, Sketch Up, AutoCad or similar. Degree level in Graphic Design, Print Production or relevant subject, related to the job description. Perfect punctuation and grammar, able to proof read and spot mistakes that help to make your work perfect A passion to design and create, coming up with new innovations, linking ideas and bringing them to life Able to supervise suppliers & support, nurturing a network of suppliers & placements, to achieve more The role is based in (glorious) Yorkshire, working from our client's company owned building in Pudsey, in West Leeds. From the head office, they have a team of dedicated professionals who bring clients' campaigns to life. They put the plans in place for all the promotional activity, produce the associated equipment and manage the live implementation from inception to finish. The vibrant office is buzzing with new activity plans each week, promotional teams and the pressure of getting everything lined up and ready to the ever moving deadlines of each clients' requirements. Aside from the open plan office space, there's ample car parking, easy public transport, multiple kitchens, games room, break out areas, pet friendly policy - and plenty of tasty food and drink samples from the brands we represent. There's also lots of opportunities to get out of the office and onto live experiential event sites, consumer events and trade shows across the UK too. £25,000 starting salary, with bi-annual performance reviews plus opportunity for management career advancement. INDJOB
Are you a highly-skilled designer with expertise in creative best in class motion and social content and consider yourself a born leader with experience in managing designers and producers? You will have the unique opportunity to manage our newly formed Design and Motion team, an integral part of Asda's in house studio and design team. This role will see you truly shaping the content that we as a business create. You will use your background in design and your expert skills to lead a team of creatives and producers to create content across our social and broadcast channels. You will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with the channel experts to develop creatively excellent content. You should be a natural leader with a wealth and experience to bring to the role. You'll have experience of working on multiple projects at any one time as well as managing the workload of your team. You will need to be agile and understand the shifting priorities of the retail sector. Your Role You will be managing a new arm of our inhouse design and studio team, particularly focus on motion design. Your leadership skills will help this team to become established with the business and industry as experts in their field. The team will be responsible for the creation of social and broadcast content, including but not limited to videography, photography, animation, and editing. You will manage a new team of creatives and producers and work closely alongside them to ensure creative is delivered on time, on brief and on budget. You will use your expert design eye to lead the team and not be afraid to get your hands dirty when needed. You will work closely with stakeholders to interrogate briefs and work closely with our workflow manager to manage workloads and ensure creative is signed off in line with the marketing plan. You'll work in an agile manner on both planned and reactive content in what is often a fast-paced environment. You will bring your budget management and problem-solving skills to the role, and having production experience would be desirable. Your role will involve working with channel experts in content and broadcast as well as often involving working closely with our agencies and in the house production team. You will be passionate about creative and be skilled at thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts alongside the wider team. You will also develop relationships across the wider business including senior stakeholders across the entire marketing floor. You will have strong leadership experience at managing a multi-skilled creative and production team. You should strive to coach and develop the team and use your own skills as a highly proficient designer to ensure all creative is best in class. About you You must be a strong manager with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role You must be able to manage and prioritise large and fast-paced and varied projects, whilst staying positive, and thinking creatively. You are a team player and team leader with excellent cross-functional working abilities, you must have managed a team of designers and producers in a previous role. You will have a highly skilled creative motion design background with a strong knowledge of industry-leading technology. Your creativity and passion for marketing will drive you to form creative solutions Organisational and time management skills and strong ability to work under pressure to varying deadlines. If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At Asda, we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working. This role is based at Asda House, Leeds with the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week You will also get an excellent benefits package including;- £5,700 company car or car allowance plus discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
Apr 02, 2021
Full time
Are you a highly-skilled designer with expertise in creative best in class motion and social content and consider yourself a born leader with experience in managing designers and producers? You will have the unique opportunity to manage our newly formed Design and Motion team, an integral part of Asda's in house studio and design team. This role will see you truly shaping the content that we as a business create. You will use your background in design and your expert skills to lead a team of creatives and producers to create content across our social and broadcast channels. You will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with the channel experts to develop creatively excellent content. You should be a natural leader with a wealth and experience to bring to the role. You'll have experience of working on multiple projects at any one time as well as managing the workload of your team. You will need to be agile and understand the shifting priorities of the retail sector. Your Role You will be managing a new arm of our inhouse design and studio team, particularly focus on motion design. Your leadership skills will help this team to become established with the business and industry as experts in their field. The team will be responsible for the creation of social and broadcast content, including but not limited to videography, photography, animation, and editing. You will manage a new team of creatives and producers and work closely alongside them to ensure creative is delivered on time, on brief and on budget. You will use your expert design eye to lead the team and not be afraid to get your hands dirty when needed. You will work closely with stakeholders to interrogate briefs and work closely with our workflow manager to manage workloads and ensure creative is signed off in line with the marketing plan. You'll work in an agile manner on both planned and reactive content in what is often a fast-paced environment. You will bring your budget management and problem-solving skills to the role, and having production experience would be desirable. Your role will involve working with channel experts in content and broadcast as well as often involving working closely with our agencies and in the house production team. You will be passionate about creative and be skilled at thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts alongside the wider team. You will also develop relationships across the wider business including senior stakeholders across the entire marketing floor. You will have strong leadership experience at managing a multi-skilled creative and production team. You should strive to coach and develop the team and use your own skills as a highly proficient designer to ensure all creative is best in class. About you You must be a strong manager with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role You must be able to manage and prioritise large and fast-paced and varied projects, whilst staying positive, and thinking creatively. You are a team player and team leader with excellent cross-functional working abilities, you must have managed a team of designers and producers in a previous role. You will have a highly skilled creative motion design background with a strong knowledge of industry-leading technology. Your creativity and passion for marketing will drive you to form creative solutions Organisational and time management skills and strong ability to work under pressure to varying deadlines. If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At Asda, we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working. This role is based at Asda House, Leeds with the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week You will also get an excellent benefits package including;- £5,700 company car or car allowance plus discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
Are you a highly-skilled designer with expertise in creative best in class motion and social content and consider yourself a born leader with experience in managing designers and producers? You will have the unique opportunity to manage our newly formed Design and Motion team, an integral part of Asda's in house studio and design team. This role will see you truly shaping the content that we as a business create. You will use your background in design and your expert skills to lead a team of creatives and producers to create content across our social and broadcast channels. You will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with the channel experts to develop creatively excellent content. You should be a natural leader with a wealth and experience to bring to the role. You'll have experience of working on multiple projects at any one time as well as managing the workload of your team. You will need to be agile and understand the shifting priorities of the retail sector. Your Role You will be managing a new arm of our inhouse design and studio team, particularly focus on motion design. Your leadership skills will help this team to become established with the business and industry as experts in their field. The team will be responsible for the creation of social and broadcast content, including but not limited to videography, photography, animation, and editing. You will manage a new team of creatives and producers and work closely alongside them to ensure creative is delivered on time, on brief and on budget. You will use your expert design eye to lead the team and not be afraid to get your hands dirty when needed. You will work closely with stakeholders to interrogate briefs and work closely with our workflow manager to manage workloads and ensure creative is signed off in line with the marketing plan. You'll work in an agile manner on both planned and reactive content in what is often a fast-paced environment. You will bring your budget management and problem-solving skills to the role, and having production experience would be desirable. Your role will involve working with channel experts in content and broadcast as well as often involving working closely with our agencies and in the house production team. You will be passionate about creative and be skilled at thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts alongside the wider team. You will also develop relationships across the wider business including senior stakeholders across the entire marketing floor. You will have strong leadership experience at managing a multi-skilled creative and production team. You should strive to coach and develop the team and use your own skills as a highly proficient designer to ensure all creative is best in class. About you You must be a strong manager with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role You must be able to manage and prioritise large and fast-paced and varied projects, whilst staying positive, and thinking creatively. You are a team player and team leader with excellent cross-functional working abilities, you must have managed a team of designers and producers in a previous role. You will have a highly skilled creative motion design background with a strong knowledge of industry-leading technology. Your creativity and passion for marketing will drive you to form creative solutions Organisational and time management skills and strong ability to work under pressure to varying deadlines. If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At Asda, we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working. This role is based at Asda House, Leeds with the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week You will also get an excellent benefits package including;- £5,700 company car or car allowance plus discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
Mar 31, 2021
Full time
Are you a highly-skilled designer with expertise in creative best in class motion and social content and consider yourself a born leader with experience in managing designers and producers? You will have the unique opportunity to manage our newly formed Design and Motion team, an integral part of Asda's in house studio and design team. This role will see you truly shaping the content that we as a business create. You will use your background in design and your expert skills to lead a team of creatives and producers to create content across our social and broadcast channels. You will be part of a cross-functional team, working closely with the channel experts to develop creatively excellent content. You should be a natural leader with a wealth and experience to bring to the role. You'll have experience of working on multiple projects at any one time as well as managing the workload of your team. You will need to be agile and understand the shifting priorities of the retail sector. Your Role You will be managing a new arm of our inhouse design and studio team, particularly focus on motion design. Your leadership skills will help this team to become established with the business and industry as experts in their field. The team will be responsible for the creation of social and broadcast content, including but not limited to videography, photography, animation, and editing. You will manage a new team of creatives and producers and work closely alongside them to ensure creative is delivered on time, on brief and on budget. You will use your expert design eye to lead the team and not be afraid to get your hands dirty when needed. You will work closely with stakeholders to interrogate briefs and work closely with our workflow manager to manage workloads and ensure creative is signed off in line with the marketing plan. You'll work in an agile manner on both planned and reactive content in what is often a fast-paced environment. You will bring your budget management and problem-solving skills to the role, and having production experience would be desirable. Your role will involve working with channel experts in content and broadcast as well as often involving working closely with our agencies and in the house production team. You will be passionate about creative and be skilled at thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts alongside the wider team. You will also develop relationships across the wider business including senior stakeholders across the entire marketing floor. You will have strong leadership experience at managing a multi-skilled creative and production team. You should strive to coach and develop the team and use your own skills as a highly proficient designer to ensure all creative is best in class. About you You must be a strong manager with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role You must be able to manage and prioritise large and fast-paced and varied projects, whilst staying positive, and thinking creatively. You are a team player and team leader with excellent cross-functional working abilities, you must have managed a team of designers and producers in a previous role. You will have a highly skilled creative motion design background with a strong knowledge of industry-leading technology. Your creativity and passion for marketing will drive you to form creative solutions Organisational and time management skills and strong ability to work under pressure to varying deadlines. If flexible working is important to you, then look no further! At Asda, we are proud of our culture and our commitment to flexible working. This role is based at Asda House, Leeds with the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week You will also get an excellent benefits package including;- £5,700 company car or car allowance plus discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves