Designer x2 – Conceptual

Designer x2 - Conceptual   

Reference no: GLA TCL0007 5819 / 1   

Pay rate up to £39454 per annum depending on experience   

This opening assignment is Permanent 

To promote the work of the London Assembly brands by creating original, high quality, creative concepts in response to briefs, that conform to the brand guidelines.  To generate high quality concepts for targeted campaigns that work across social media only as well as digital and print, that focus on specific messages and are advertised London wide. To help improve the design of digital services in order to better engage users and promote a deeper understanding of the roles of the Assembly 

Key responsibilities: 

• Work with the marketing team to produce creative concepts and high quality finished artwork for integrated campaigns that work across a mix of channels – including multiple social media platforms, as well as other digital and print media.  
• Manage entire production process, from specification to delivery, with full commitment to, and completion of, the organisation’s procedures. Working with suppliers including agencies, developers, printers, freelancers etc where necessary, also where appropriate providing print specifications. Ensuring deadlines are met and jobs are within budget.  
• Work with the digital team to develop and create wireframes and designs for new content, using user-centred design principles that are accessible and work across a responsive site, ensuring visual integrity is maintained. 
• Monitor use of the Mayor of London logo and enforcement of our brand guidelines. Where appropriate proof check. 
• Offer advice and guidance to other teams when working with external agencies and internal stakeholders on cost-effective digital and print production solutions. 
• Support development of our in-house image library so that the wider organisation can access high-quality imagery for use across digital /social media channels and publications. Ensure compliance with all applicable licensing and copyright agreements. 
• Contribute to the development of the Creative Services team programme and the work of the Marketing team.  
• Provide administrative support so that there are clear audit trails and quality assurance for all jobs. 
• Manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethic and Standards.  
• Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities, and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities 

“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria: 

• Substantial experience in generating ideas that communicates different messages visually. 
• Substantial experience of developing and delivering assets across a range of media including digital and print. 
• Experience and understanding of designing for social media platforms, and various audiences 
• Experience of Adobe After Effects.  
• At least 5 years’ recent experience as a creative designer working in a studio, agency or in-house.  
• Experience and understanding of different media requirements – e.g. social media, online adverts, video, animation, web accessibility 
• Fluency in Adobe CC Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat 

NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via [email protected] by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD. 

If you have previously applied to one of our vacancies and have already sent the required supporting documentation to us, please make this clear when you re-apply as this will help speed up your application. 

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF. 

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.