Marketing Designer
The opportunity
We are looking for a Marketing Designer at a junior level to join our in-house design team; you will work for marketing and sales teams of Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction, Children’s, Academic and Education based in the UK, the US and Australia.
Brands to promote include Who’s Who, Wisden and Whitaker’s Almanack (in Adult), Arden Shakespeare and Methuen Drama (in Academic), alongside award-winning writers and illustrators such as Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell, Sarah Crossan, William Boyd, Kate Summerscale and Margaret Atwood. This role reports to the Senior Marketing Designer.
The role
You will work across various print and digital projects including:
- Design and production of print marketing material such as posters, outdoor ads, leaflets, activity packs for kids, proofs, counter top and floor displays and other print assets.
- Design of online marketing material such as online banners, animated gifs and other online assets.
- Design and of approximately 3-5 catalogues per year.
- Photography at events such as launch parties and author visits.
Skills, knowledge, experience
Required
- At least 2 years of proven experience in a similar role designing for print and digital
- Solid understanding of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- A portfolio that demonstrates creative flair, versatility, technical skills
- Experience preparing print ready assets
- Photography
Desirable
- Working with XML data in InDesign
- After Effects CC
- Premiere Pro CC
The role is a full-time permanent position, based at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP. As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organization, Bloomsbury offers competitive benefits and generous staff discounts.
To apply, please email your CV, a covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role, examples of your best work, salary expectations and notice period to workwithus@bloomsbury.com.
Please note in the subject line: Marketing Designer BS 2301.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd January 2019.