Social Content Graphic Designer - Theatre and Live Entertainment

An exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading entertainment marketing and advertising agency.

We are looking for a Social Content Graphic Designer to join our talented team, in the heart of London's West End.

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.

An ideal social designer is someone who enjoys playing within the box of brand identity to create new social solutions, working in a fast-paced environment and pushing their skillset forward.

Must have a strong visual eye for design and enjoy creating engaging content whilst adhering to a brand identity, ensuring individuality across AKA’s range of clients. Experience within the entertainment/ arts industries is preferred but not a requirement, but a strong interest and passion in the sector is essential.

Salary dependent on experience

Deliverables

• Assist in the creation of innovative and engaging static and animated content and video editing 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.

Person Specification and Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience working in a similar role with transferable skills
• Experience of graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite
• A basic understanding of motion graphics and aftereffects
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• ‘Telus Health’ EAP scheme for you and your family. Giving you access to free independent advice on Life, Health, Family, Money and Work matters
• Holiday Buy Back
• Friends & Family Theatre Ticket
• New Business Incentives
• Recruitment Incentives
• Pension Scheme
• Interest Free Travel Loan
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Death in Service
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Critical Illness
• Enhanced Parental Leave