Job Title

Senior Designer / Art Director

Overview

We are currently looking for a talented senior graphic  designer / art director with 6-7+ years’ experience, to join our multi-disciplined team. We are looking for someone with a proven ability to create exceptional ideas-based work, confident in taking the lead on projects – from briefing through to final delivery. Our clients range from start-ups to established global brands across a broad range of categories, and our work varies across design, digital and advertising. Experience working closely with clients and strong communication are a must.

Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Dependent on experience 
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing creative work with strong conceptual and strategic thinking across both print and digital briefs, in a broad range of client categories 
  • Maintaining an outstanding level of design craft with high standards of attention to detail 
  • Leading on creative deliverables of projects from briefing through to delivery, and overseeing work by more junior members of the design team 
  • Leading on art direction for both still and motion content, from briefing to storyboarding to PPMs to on-the-shoot-day direction, and post-production management 
  • Working alongside agency partners, the broader design team, strategists, creatives, copywriters, account managers, web developers and performance marketing team
  • Briefing and ongoing liaison with any third-party suppliers Working directly with client teams and building positive client relationships 

Key Skills

  • Good experience and confidence working across print and digital 
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design) 
  • Experience using Sketch or Figma (or both!) 
  • Experience using Keynote 
  • Experience using After Effects or Premier a bonus (not essential!) 
  • Basic knowledge of UX principles 
  • Highly creative with a good eye for detail
  • A passion for design and craft 
  • Strong knowledge of typography 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Initiative - able to work well independently, as well as within a team
  • Collaboration – working with multiple teams and partners
  • Ability to balance projects and timelines

You’ll be...

  • Hardworking, flexible, adaptable
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active
  • Curious and always learning
  • Well organised with the ability to think ahead
  • Collaborative and real team-player 

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday allowance (pro rata)
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year (not taken as holiday) 
  • Travelcard loan scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free eye tests and flu jabs annually 
  • Flexible working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
  • Free lunches and a stocked fridge

To apply, please send us your CV and a little bit about why you'd like to join Otherway. 


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