Social Content Graphic Designer

Reports to: Head of Social and Content

AKA is one of the world’s most successful entertainment marketing agencies with offices in three continents across the world. We are a full-service advertising and marketing agency for theatre, live entertainment, film, music, museums, galleries, events and attractions, working with some of the country’s leading organisations.

Role

As a social content graphic designer, you will be part of the wider social media and content team, helping in all aspects of the graphic design and creation of social content for our clients.

Deliverables

• Assist in the creation of innovative and engaging static and animated content and video editing for social media channels against client briefs and social strategy.

• Shape and adhere to the correct tone of voice and deliver on-brand content.

• Generation of new, creative ideas and involvement in content brainstorms
• Create content brand guidelines per client.
• Present and circulate updates in the weekly social meetings regarding competitor analysis and industry content highlights.
• Attend monthly meetings to present work to clients.

Contribute to excellent client relationships across a portfolio of accounts:

• Assist in driving the wider AKA team to deliver outstanding client service by anticipating, recognising and meeting client needs
• Acts as an ambassador for AKA within the industry by building relationships with key contacts and suppliers and by attending trade and press nights and events when required.

• Build a good understanding of each client’s proposition, business goals and challenges, their competitors, the environment in which they operate and their audiences

Other Duties as Assigned:

AKA is a fluid organisation and advertising is a fast moving and rapidly changing business; as such you may be required to undertake duties which are in line with the general purpose of this job description, but which are not specifically referred to.

Some out of hours working (evenings and weekends) are occasionally required to ensure that time-sensitive social activity is delivered when required. This includes but is not limited to theatrical press nights, gallery openings, client and industry events.

Person Specification and Minimum Qualifications

1+ years’ experience working in a similar role with transferable skills

Experience of graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite

A basic understanding of motion graphics and aftereffects

Ability to work independently, take responsibility and show initiative

A ‘can do’ attitude, willing to go the extra mile with confidence and a professional outlook

A highly creative and imaginative approach, able to critically evaluate and develop ideas

A passion for theatre and live entertainment

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• ‘Telus Health’ EAP scheme for you and your family. Giving you access to free independent advice on Life, Health, Family, Money and Work matters
• Holiday Buy Back
• Friends & Family Theatre Ticket
• New Business Incentives
• Recruitment Incentives
• Pension Scheme*
• Interest Free Travel Loan*
• Ride to Work Scheme*
• Childcare Vouchers*
• Death in Service
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Critical Illness
• Enhanced Parental Leave