Junior Social Content Graphic Designer

Reports to: Head of Social and Content

AKA is one of the world’s most successful entertainment marketing agencies with offices in three continents across the world. We are a full-service advertising and marketing agency for theatre, live entertainment, film, music, museums, galleries, events and attractions, working with some of the country’s leading organisations.

Role

This position is perfect for an aspiring content designer/creator looking for a career in the theatre/ arts industry. Ideal candidates will be creative individuals, who have a passion for theatre. As a social content graphic designer, you will be part of the wider social media and content team, helping in all aspects of the graphic design and creation of social content for our clients. You will have a portfolio which demonstrates a solid understanding of the fundamentals of good design, and which shows you have the foundations of the software concepts and skills to execute them.

REQUIREMENTS

Deliverables

• Assist in the creation of innovative and engaging static, animated and video content for social media channels against client briefs and social strategy.
• Shape and adhere to the correct tone of voice and deliver on-brand content.
• Generation of new, creative ideas and involvement in content brainstorms
• Create content brand guidelines per client.
• Present and circulate updates in the weekly social meetings regarding competitor analysis and industry content highlights.
• Attend monthly meetings to present work to client

Other Duties as Assigned:

AKA is a fluid organisation and advertising is a fast moving and rapidly changing business; as such you may be required to undertake duties which are in line with the general purpose of this job description, but which are not specifically referred to.

Some out of hours working (evenings and weekends) are occasionally required to ensure that time-sensitive social activity is delivered when required. This includes but is not limited to theatrical press nights, gallery openings, client and industry events.

Person Specification and Minimum Qualifications

• Entry level position or 1 year experience working in a similar role with transferable skills
• A knowledge and experience of graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite
• A basic understanding of motion graphics and aftereffects
• Basic video editing skills
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility and show initiative
• A ‘can do’ attitude, willing to go the extra mile with confidence and a professional outlook
• A highly creative and imaginative approach, able to critically evaluate and develop ideas
• A passion for theatre and live entertainment

BENEFITS

• Opportunity for Flexible working
• 25 days annual holidays + bank holidays
• Lifeworks EAP scheme
• Free Theatre tickets
• Travel loan: season ticket
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Death in service Life insurance
• Ride to work scheme