Multimedia Designer

We have a new and exciting opportunity to work within a well-established publishing company. The successful candidate will work as part of a multimedia team focused on producing digital-first design solutions that will strengthen the company’s products and brand. This role will ensure compelling design concepts and solutions are delivered that engage and delight users.

Key Responsibilities:

* Creating multimedia designs suitable for multi-channel, digital publishing approach, including: desktop, kiosk and mobile platforms.
* Working closely with relevant business owners, project managers and more broadly across other functions to produce user-centred solutions, including videos, animations, infographics and bespoke print solutions.
* Work closely with product UX designers to ensure effective application of brand visual design
* Developing and using technical skills and expertise in appropriate design packages, including the Adobe Creative Suite.
* Leading user testing of design solutions, proactively ensuring that designs have met technical and business requirements and that feedback is incorporated into design improvements for future developments and solutions
* Acting as a brand ambassador and guardian for the business, using creative ideas to communicate the brand via fresh concepts and design solutions while always ensuring the integrity of the brand and adherence to the brand guidelines. This may include the integration of new partnership and acquisition brands.

Multimedia Designer | Designer | UX Designer | Developer | Adobe CC | Photoshop | Multimedia

Essential Criteria:

* Experienced in using Adobe CC, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects
* Experienced in developing artwork end-to-end through the creative process, from concept through to technical implementation
* An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Creative flair, design skills and a strong visual sense
* Organisation/prioritising skills
* A passion for digital media and knowledge of current digital trends

Knowledge:

* Experience of working with Flash
* Working with Audio
* Digital processes relating to design
* Branding concepts and processes

Desirable Criteria:

* A working knowledge of web application and UI solutions including WordPress, Drupal and Squarespace
* Filming and video editing
* UX design understanding

Behaviours & Attributes:

* A clear communicator who can engage business owners with design ideas across all functions and levels of the business
* Ability to be calm under pressure and hit deadlines
* Team player with ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to deal professionally with internal and external contacts
* Flexible and creative approach
* Pro-actively input into meetings

About Us:

We are a global publisher, whose products and services help customers make decisions that count based on research that matters. The company manages a portfolio of more than 300 journals, over 2,500 books and book series volumes, and over 500 teaching case studies, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.

* If you are interested please submit your portfolio along with your CV*