Graphic Designer (midweight)
alan. and Sectorlight are looking for an exceptionally talented and driven Graphic Designer with a strong conceptual mindset and powerful execution skills, with a passion and interest in motion graphics and animation.
Job Title: Graphic Designer (midweight)
Agency: alan. & Sectorlight
Business unit: Creative Team
Location: London
Reports to: Design Directors
ABOUT THE COMPANY
alan. and Sectorlight are the B2B and B2C agencies in the independent and privately-owned Raconteur Group. Two brands, one goal: to break the mould and redefine marketing.
We are an international team of marketing experts, brand aficionados, inspirational creatives, digital-doers and storytellers, passionate about bringing brands to life.
alan. agency provides digital-first, insight-led strategic creative marketing solutions for B2B clients including AWS, Mastercard, SAP, Google, Grant Thornton and KPMG.
Our services include; research & insights, strategy & planning, digital, branding & design, content & creative and activation & performance. Our unrivalled access to C-suite data makes us the most truth-driven agency in B2B. This, with our provocative ethos, attitude and practice is what sets us apart.
Sectorlight specialises in brand strategy, 360 degree marketing solutions and integrated design. Placemaking, destination marketing, commercial, residential and luxury spaces are our domain.
We are passionate about creating emotional connections between people and places.
With offices in London and the UAE, Sectorlight blends the best of London design innovation with regional and international expertise, we deliver award-winning, innovative solutions for outstanding brands and destinations around the world such as The Royal Atlantis, WeWork, Berkeley Homes, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, CIT, Taylor Wimpey, EcoWorld, W Hotel and CO-RE.
Both brands are powered by an integrated creative studio, comprising of creatives, designers, artworkers, developers and copywriters and this role would work across both of the brands.
This is a fantastic time to join our agency as we are going through significant growth and are extremely ambitious and entrepreneurial. You have the opportunity to really make your mark. We look for talented, hard working and smart individuals who are able to have a sense of responsibility and want to be part of a winning team. And, above all else, are driven to break the mould.
ABOUT THE ROLE & PERSON
We are looking for an exceptionally talented and driven Graphic Designer with a strong conceptual mindset and powerful execution skills, with a passion and interest in motion graphics and animation. You will be a natural problem solver who likes to work in close collaboration with clients and brands. You can use intelligent storytelling to help us design and deliver best in class work across Financial Services, Tech and Property.
You will craft bespoke content and data visualisations, create editorial layouts, push your digital design skills across online and motion, in addition to working across branding opportunities and creative campaigns.
Working in partnership with our Design Directors and creative team, the Graphic Designer takes both digital and print content projects from brief to completion. A powerhouse of creativity, the Graphic Designer works closely with (and challenges) our clients to create fresh and engaging design solutions and concepts.
You should be comfortable working across multiple platforms and channels, creating and developing high quality work for use across web, social and campaign visuals. Naturally pragmatic, the Graphic Designer should be able to take ideas and run with them, elevating them to new heights.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experienced multidisciplinary designer working in a creative agency environment.
A proven talent for designing compelling content, backed up with solid conceptual thinking.
The confidence and ability to create original illustrations, data visualisations and infographics.
Great all-round design skills with a curiosity for all sorts of multi-platform and interactive content.
Mastery of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator at a minimum, with experience of Figma and After Effects a very strong advantage.
Knowledge and interest in After Effects and keen to develop motion graphics skills.
Working knowledge of print and digital production best-practices and techniques (pre-flight, artworking etc).
Excellent ability to work under pressure on multiple projects.
An outstanding portfolio, across both print and digital, that demonstrates an ability to create clean, elegant design with that little bit extra.
BENEFITS
Vitality - Private health care and dental insurance
25 days holiday per annum, +1 additional day holiday for each year worked at the company (capped at a max of 3)
Flexible hybrid working policy
Discounted gym membership and a range of wellness deals through Vitality
Perks at Work subscription
Wellbeing - full service Employee Assistance Programme, access to meditation apps
Early finish on Fridays
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
If this sounds like the job for you we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV & portfolio to our Head of Talent at: rosalind@alan-agency.com
At alan. and Sectorlight we recognise that diversity is critical to our continued success, growth and enjoyment at work. We seek to hire, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and therefore encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, race, sex, disability, religion/belief or sexual orientation.