Overall purpose of the role
This is a junior position within the Design team for the imprint HQM&B. We are looking for someone with knowledge of design systems who is keen to take on a position in which they can learn and grow. The Junior Designer will be responsible for creating marketing assets including animations, proof design across all imprints and helping design covers for Mills & Boon. We are open to those with some design experience or those looking for their first role in this field of publishing.
Responsibility
Designing marketing assets, including animations, for the team to use in sales and marketing
Creating new, innovative and market-leading design concepts for Mills & Boon.
Liaise with Head of Design regarding deadlines and finishes to ensure cover proofs go to press on time.
Adhere to brand guidelines.
Ensuring all picture permission are cleared on time and within budget.
Ability to deal with people issues effectively.
Adopting a ‘big picture’ view of the workflow and knowing when to step in and restart a project.
Person Specification
Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator, Design Degree / course/ some experience
After Effects experience essential
Experience in cover design or packaging desirable but not necessary
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication skills
Ability to carry out picture research and clearing of images
A love of design and books
Ability to multitask, work on own initiative and keep to deadlines.
Attention to detail
Team player
Submitting your portfolio
Please submit your portfolio including links to your animation experience (PDF ideally no more than 10mb) to [email protected] with "Junior Designer - Portfolio" in the subject heading.
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Benefits
Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme
Relocation Rent Support Loan
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.