Designer, Hearst Made (3 month FTC)

Were the UKs leading premium publisher and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan Esquire ELLE Harpers Bazaar and Country Living. Weve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. Well always try to develop and improve we trust each other to do our best and we have fun as we build on our heritageto make history.

The role:

Reporting into HearstMades Senior Commercial and Marketing Designer HearstMades Midweight Designer is responsible for the execution and delivery of commercial and marketing content across all Hearst brands. You will design across multiple platforms - digital print social video and events - and be able to translate briefs into highly creative visual content.

Main duties:

• Conceptualise ideas for high-quality designs across digital print social and video platform

• Create design assets for commercial content campaigns that meet client objectives while upholding the creative vision of each Hearst brand

• Execute brilliant multi-platform marketing campaigns for the marketing team on time and with excellent attention to detail

• Oversee and own bigger and more complex design projects addressing challenging situations with minimal guidance

• Provide mentorship to junior designers within the team fostering a collaborative and creative work environment and providing guidance on design principles industry trends and project execution

• Proactively come up with ideas to streamline processes and enhance the teams overall productivity taking accountability for team deliverables and motivating others

• Build strong relationships with other teams across the business leading conversations where people may have conflicting views and helping them work towards a shared solution

• Prioritise and process design tasks efficiently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality

• Share design insights and creative best practice with wider HearstMade team to boost content performance

• You are required to be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values

• You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time
  
  What we are looking for:

• Proven experience incommercial and/or marketing design with a strong portfolio showcasing successful multi-platform campaigns
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems taking a proactive positive and solution-focused approach to any challenging situation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work effectively and apply out-of-the-box thinking
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment while remaining calm and professional under pressure
• A customer-centric mindset with a keen understanding of commercial/marketing needs and the ability to deliver solutions that exceed expectation
• Expertise in design software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects) Sketch Figma and Canva. Knowledge of emerging design tools and technologies is a plus
• Video specific skills aredesirable but not essential
• Knowledge of The Brief (AI program) and Celtra is desirable but not essential
  

Benefits

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extrasthey are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes you could be trying the next big thing in beauty food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

Inclusion Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care a company-funded Health Cash Plan and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension Income Protection Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools Financial Wellbeing sessions and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.

• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in one that respects protects represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business we recognise the significant benefits of creativity collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.