Junior Print and Digital Artworker

CREATIVE PRINT AND DIGITAL ARTWORKER

JUNIOR LEVEL 12 MONTH FTC

HYBRID WORKING FROM BISHOPSGATE

WHO WE ARE

Who are we? It’s simple really. We are a creative communications agency with the spirit and passion of a boutique and the rock-like support of the world’s biggest advertising network. We explore strange new worlds, seek out new life forms and boldly go where no one has gone before in the dogged pursuit of compelling and impactful work which transforms the brands in our care.

Working with us is a little like taking a journey into the unknown – with a massive safety net around you. We encourage an entrepreneurial approach in all that we do and believe that the best ideas can come from anyone – and anywhere. We’ll give you the tools and the support you need to build your career and only ask that you bring us your passion, commitment and energy to make a difference.

YOUR ROLE

The Creative Artworker is responsible for graphic design, art direction, production for print and digital.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Version-out design concepts and solutions based on creative briefs and clients’ business strategies
• Execute and produce communications for diverse media
• Partner with the studio and agency design team in executing work
• Execute creative assignments as part of a team, as well as with other studio computer artists and services
• Creative artwork in a variety of styles and maintain consistently high standards of work that will enhance the Production-agency relationship
• Work in a clean and concise way to allow continuity of handover on jobs
• Work in our ManagePlus (WIP) system
• Use Approvals Plus (ProofHQ) for trafficking work when appropriate
• Show fiscal responsibility in support of the studio operation – ensuring that timesheets are filled out and all billable items are entered into the studio billing system
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Must foster a positive team atmosphere
• Must be able to work flexible hours

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have a strong portfolio that shows typography and design skills
• Must have strong communication skills and artistic intuition
• Must have strong technical skills in order to create desired results easily and efficiently
• A strong sense of design/colour and the ability to perform as an assistant to the creative team in areas such as layout, design and image composition
• Strong knowledge and skills with software programs within the Mac environment
• Strong knowledge of CS, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Must be able to deal with a flexible process that is ever-evolving to meet client’s needs
• Strong typographic and mechanical preparation skills
• Must be able to work independently and within a team
• Comfortable working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented and have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong creative vision, communication skills and problem solving abilities

BONUS SKILL-SET

• Any digital experience/knowledge of After Effects, Adobe Premiere
• Large Format Printing (Epsom)
• A keen interest or understanding of photography/studio lighting

At McCann Worldgroup, we believe that Diversity & Engagement are foundational to achieving our mission of helping brands play a meaningful role in people's lives. As a globally integrated community that influences and shapes culture, our talent must reflect the multicultural marketplace we serve. And we know that when employees of all socially and culturally diverse backgrounds and identities feel empowered to share their unique perspectives at work - game-changing and market-leading ideas come to life. To that end, and in service to cultivating such empowerment, we strive to create the conditions that foster a sense of connection, belonging and shared purpose among those who come to work in our agencies.

We do this by developing internal and external global initiatives to reach our goal of embedding inclusive practices into everyday business decisions and interactions. Our efforts include, but are not limited to:

1) Leveraging strategic partnerships to source and create a pipeline of diverse talent,

2) Curating bespoke programs and events to engage emerging diverse talent

3) Utilizing proprietary tools to mitigate bias during the recruiting process,

4) Providing our hiring managers and recruiters diversity training as well as effective talent acquisition tools

5) Supporting internal affinity groups and external community programs serving marginalized groups, and much more.