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Closing date for applications: 3rd February 2025Salary: The starting salary range for this role will&nbsp;be between £32,000 and £37,000 depending on previous experience, job title and suitability for the role.Contract: This is a full-time&nbsp;hybrid role working three days a week from our office near Tower Bridge in London.&nbsp;We are seeking an&nbsp;experienced and highly organised&nbsp;Americanisation and Special Sales&nbsp;designer for our award-winning mono and four colour lists.This role is dedicated exclusively to Americanising titles for our US list and creating special editions of some of our best-selling books, ready for the international market.&nbsp;Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.The successful candidate will report to the Creative Director with line management from the Heads of Fiction and Non-Fiction. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting, highly creative and collaborative team in a vibrant and evolving publishing environment, working on a diverse range of titles.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working on a variety of projects and subject matter, and is eager to contribute to the success of Nosy Crow’s award-winning publishing program. The ideal candidate will report to the Creative Director, bringing a strong design portfolio, excellent organisational skills, and a real passion for children’s book design to the role.&nbsp;The role<ul><li>Typesetting – Working closely with our Editorial teams in the US and UK to Americanise both frontlist and backlist titles, ready for publication.</li><li>Artworking – Applying your technical print knowledge and eye for detail to prepare&nbsp;mono and four colour book&nbsp;files for print, from file creation to pre-press.</li><li>Creativity&nbsp;– Using your design experience to generate commercial US editions of Nosy Crow’s UK frontlist titles, including redesigning, revising and updating covers, revising, reformatting and updating backlist titles, creating new and inventive format ideas, and designing exclusive packaging for special sales.</li><li>Project Coordination&nbsp;– Successfully executing the design of multiple projects simultaneously and being the UK design department’s primary point of contact for all US design queries.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Key responsibilities<ul><li>Ensuring quality designs and creative consistency across the US list.</li><li>Working closely with our UK in-house design team, our editors in both the UK and the US, and our UK production team to keep multiple projects on track.</li><li>Providing necessary sales material for the US sales team in a timely manner.</li><li>Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously and adhering to key deadlines.</li><li>Contributing ideas and creating design solutions for special sales and proprietary editions.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Proven experience in&nbsp;children’s book design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, ideally with experience working on both mono and 4-colour titles.</li><li>Proficiency in&nbsp;Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.</li><li>Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits<ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Christmas closure</li><li>Summer hours</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Critical Illness cover</li><li>Group Life Assurance</li><li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/partner/adoption leave</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases</li><li>Emergency loans</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease send your CV, cover letter, and a PDF of your portfolio showcasing your work (please do not send a link to your website) to Rhianna by clicking the 'Apply' button.&nbsp;Include “Americanisation and Special Sales&nbsp;designer” in the subject line. We look forward to seeing your work and how your creativity can help shape the future of our list!Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The closing date for applications is midnight GMT (UK time) on the 3rd February 2025.&nbsp;The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.Nosy Crow is an Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of&nbsp;race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership. Applications are treated with due confidentiality.Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Crows Nest

Nosy Crow

Americanisation and special sales designer

Closing date: 30th January 2025&nbsp;From brand logos to eye-catching presentations, use your skills to create visual magic across digital and print platforms.We are seeking a talented Junior/Midweight Designer, with a minimum of 5 years experience, to join our dynamic creative team.The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate ideas and concepts into captivating visual contentIn addition, you will need a diverse range of skills to work across multiple disciplines, including Digital and Print, Logo Design &amp; Brand Development, Information Design &amp; Infographics, and Presentation Design.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Conceptualisation and Design: Develop and execute creative concepts for campaigns that align with strategy, client goals and brand identity.</li><li>Content Creation: Design visually stunning graphics, decks and presentations.</li><li>Collaboration: Working with creative, design, account management, copywriting and strategy teams to create integrated campaigns with seamless execution.</li><li>Client Interaction: Present design concepts to clients and incorporate feedback to refine and perfect the final product.</li><li>Provide feedback and guidance to other designers, fostering a supportive and creative team environment.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and PowerPoint) and other relevant design tools.</li><li>Strong background in logo design and brand development, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness across all brand assets.</li><li>Ability to design for both print and digital mediums, including advertisements, brochures, digital banners and gif animation.</li><li>Ability to develop engaging visual concepts.</li><li>Experience in creating clear and compelling infographics and information design elements.</li><li>Skilled in designing visually appealing /effective presentations</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and precise design work.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate design concepts effectively.</li><li>Experience in graphic design, with a significant focus on social media content creation.</li><li>Positive attitude, eagerness to learn new skills and interact with people.</li><li>A strong portfolio showcasing a range of designs.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please send your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio by clicking the 'Apply' button.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

The 10 Group

Junior / midweight designer

Salary: circa £30,000Report to: Head of Design &amp; Studio Manager&nbsp;Take the lead on crafting polished visuals and presentations that leave lasting impressions.We are seeking a talented Creative Artworker/Presentation designer, with a minimum of 4 years experience, to join our dynamic creative team.The ideal candidate will have a passion for creative production and design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt approved ideas and concepts into captivating visual contentIn addition, you will need a diverse range of skills to work across multiple disciplines, including Digital, Print, Infographics and Presentation Design&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Content creation: Campaign versioning, creating multiple adaptations across all mediums and specifications whilst maintaining brand guidelines and direction.</li><li>Collaboration: Working with creative, design, account management, copywriting and strategy teams to create integrated campaigns with seamless execution.</li><li>Client presentations: Producing high quality, on-brand presentations in various formats with minimum input from stakeholders, working efficiently and effectively under sometimes tight time restraints.</li><li>Provide feedback and guidance to other studio members, fostering a supportive and creative team environment.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>High-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and Powerpoint, Google Slides &amp; keynote).</li><li>Experience in brand campaign production and development, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness across all brand assets, whilst maintaining guideline efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to design and produce assets for both print and digital mediums, including advertisements, brochures, digital banners.&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled in designing visually appealing /effective presentations.</li><li>Experience in creating clear and compelling infographics and information design elements that need to be consumed easily within presentations.</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality work.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate work effectively.</li><li>Experience in Creative artworking</li><li>Positive attitude, eagerness to learn new skills and interact with people</li><li>A strong portfolio showcasing a range of examples of campaign production and presentation development.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please send your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio by clicking the 'Apply' button.The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Creative artworker

Contract:&nbsp;Full-time &amp; Permanent&nbsp;Location: London/HybridReports to:&nbsp; EP - Anthony Austin&nbsp;Collaborate with top-tier directors and creatives to redefine entertainment and branded storytelling.Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.The aim of the Creative Pitch Co-ordinator/Manager is to build creative teams and develop treatments in response to opportunities, and to maintain Nexus' creative excellence.&nbsp;The Creative Pitch&nbsp;Co-ordinator/Manager is responsible for managing the production of treatments and associated pitch materials, helping to ensure that the highest creative standards are achieved and maintained. You will be actively involved in the full enquiry lifecycle and sourcing of creative talent to support pitches, including external talent and the scheduling of internal designers. This is a creative role and you will be hands-on in creative research, briefing and managing creatives and designers during the pitch process and guiding the creative process.You will work closely and collaboratively with our rostered Directors and with creative and design talent, and report into the EP, Anthony Austin. You will also work closely with all other EPs and dept Heads across Branded Content, Film &amp; Episodic, Experience Design, the Creative Director (Development) and the CCO Chris O'Reilly. You will have the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge and adaptable skills across advertising, entertainment and the intersections between the two.Working primarily on projects across branded content and branded entertainment, you will be involved in first calls and briefings both from clients and to Directors and Design Studio CDs. You will&nbsp;encourage a culture of creativity,&nbsp;being at the heart of new creative production opportunities from their inception and developing our creative solutions as well as our offering overall.&nbsp;What you’ll be doing Pitch production<ul><li>Establishing the pitch process alongside the EP and CCO, ensuring all relevant parties are aware of their responsibilities and timeframes, assessing/refining the pitch pipeline and associated processes at regular intervals.&nbsp;</li><li>Upholding effective communication to support the creative and design development process,&nbsp;working with the EP and CD team to explore briefs in a constructive and positive way.&nbsp;</li><li>Setting up pitch folders and tools and coordinating through to award.</li><li>Maintaining an ongoing schedule and bringing in additional pitch resource&nbsp;as required.</li><li>Managing and monitoring pitch budgets and actuals, reporting costs to EP for approval.</li><li>Attending Production and EP meetings and sharing treatments.</li><li>Hosting regular pitch meetings to review current enquiries and pitch process.</li></ul>Resourcing<ul><li>Alongside the resourcing team, research and book staff and freelance crew.&nbsp;</li><li>Building and maintaining a database of artists and crew.</li><li>Keeping track of freelancer terms, contracts and invoices.</li></ul>Creative<ul><li>Receiving and understanding creative goals of an opportunity and developing the treatment strategy and structure to support this.</li><li>Understanding and assisting the Director's creative requirements, including image research, and providing guidance where required.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborating with the Creative Director to source illustrator, designer and art director talent whilst building and maintaining a strong network.</li><li>Setting up treatment decks, partnering with the EP to define a structure based on the client briefing call to ensure all questions related to the treatment are answered.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Working with the CD and treatment designer to establish treatment structure and layouts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Creating capabilities decks and reels for enquiries and new relationships.</li><li>Contribute to the writing of treatments where appropriate.</li><li>Manage, encourage and motivate diverse teams including supporting the growth of our directing and creative talent.</li><li>Stay abreast of current creative trends and provide guidance and inspiration.&nbsp;</li><li>Keeping up to date on the latest Nexus work and partnering with the CCO &amp; CD to curate the content for the Nexus Studios website.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will bring<ul><li>Experience in the film or production industry, with a demonstrable interest in animation.</li><li>A keen eye for illustrator, designer and director talent&nbsp;and an established network.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills (demonstrate ability to communicate confidently to team, Directors, Producers etc).&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in creative development of animation and film treatments.</li><li>Attention to detail.</li><li>Highly organised and proactive, able to work across multiple projects.&nbsp;</li><li>An ability to work from a verbal brief or conversation.</li><li>Be a self starter with the ability to work independently and as a key part of a team.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why work for usNexus Studios is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices. We encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;What we can offer<ul><li>An action-packed social events calendar.</li><li>Commitment to AdNet Zero.</li><li>2 weeks work from anywhere.&nbsp;</li><li>Time off in lieu for all our employees.&nbsp;</li><li>AdGreen training to all our staff.</li></ul>&nbsp;Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.&nbsp;Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process by contacting our resource team on: <a href="mailto:jobs@nexusstudios.com" target="_blank">jobs@nexusstudios.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

4 Creative and Design Opportunities in London, UK