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TwelfthMan
Publications Designer
Central London
Full Time

LOCATION

Central London

SALARY

Competitive, based on experience

JOB ADDED

1 year ago

We’re a multidisciplinary team – experts in strategy, design, digital, motion and editorial, united and inspired by a love of sport and the power of storytelling.

Based in Shoreditch, we’re more than a business – we’re a tight-knit group who love what we do, and we are looking for a new player to join our team.

Department

Primarily working between the Publications design team and a client-specific delivery team, with occasional collaboration with the editorial department and wider studio.

About the role

We are looking for a talented and meticulous publications designer, someone who lives and breathes typesetting and editorial design to join our wider team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about all aspects of print, publishing, and design in general, bringing a keen eye for detail and layout skills to a range of editorial projects.

Working on delivering a range of publications across multiple brands for a key sports client, you’ll be confident in taking multiple projects from layout conception and development, through meticulous art-working to print/publishing. You will be comfortable working to deadlines, within various brand guidelines and dealing directly with clients and printers as part of a team delivering high quality publications across some of sports biggest brands and events.

With a minimum of 3+ years industry experience, we are looking for someone who is ready to take their next big challenge head-on.

Skills and experience

  • 3+ years’ design agency experience
  • Fully capable in Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.
  • A keen eye for typography, a love of typesetting and editorial design
  • Meticulous attention to detail, thorough file set-up to art-working skills and impeccable housekeeping are all a must.
  • Understanding of grids, style sheets and the preparation for print process
  • Ability to work to brand guidelines and a high level of craft
  • Commercial awareness and confidence in working to tight deadlines and directly with clients
  • Interest and experience in digital publishing is beneficial
  • This role is almost exclusively for clients within the sports industry. A basic knowledge of this sector is useful, and an active interest is of definite advantage.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • An open and sociable personality is also essential. We are looking for a team player!

If this role sounds like it’s for you, please send your CV, covering letter and a portfolio link