We require the assistance of a graphic designer to ensure our output is consistent and to ensure that work produced for each of our clients is exactly on brand. Due to COVID a lot of our work has moved from filming in person to editing self recorded content / animation which means we have to rely less on impressive shots and more on carefully designed branding to make our work stand out.
The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for illustrative design and typography. This candidate will have experiences in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms.
Hours / Contract type
Flexible: We are looking for the right person and are open to discussing hours (part or full time) and contract type (payroll or freelance) that suits you.
About us
Production Attic are a production company working with clients across the UK and globally. We work across a range of production styles including live action and animation as well as deliver to a number of formats including TV, cinema and web. We are based in Glasgow, have been operating since 2011 and focus on ensuring our clients have a great customer journey and receive high quality work.
Location
Working From Home – We are all working from home and are planning to continue WFH for the foreseeable future so you would be based remotely with support provided via regular video calls.
Any required software and hardware will be provided.
Key Responsibilties
Art direction on our films:
- Creation of styleframes following client branding to instruct editors and animators how to lay out content
- This could be full animation or just smaller parts of design such as creating branded title graphics for interview footage
- Review of edit drafts to provide feedback to bring edits in line with client design rules
- Creation of social media elements for our clients such as creating instagram images from film stills
Internal design work:
- Assist in the production of clear brand guidelines for Production Attic brands
- Creation of marketing materials such as brochures / pitch documents
- Creation of templates for marketing materials
- Creation of social media assets for our own promotion
- Maintain awareness of current industry and technology standards, social media, competitive landscape and market trends
Motion Graphics (This is desirable though not expected and training can be provided):
- Creation of animated intro / outro sequences for films
- Creation of animated titles for interview footage – Creation of animated shots for inclusion in client / internal films
- Creation of animated social media assets
- Creation of assets for animation such as logos / icons illustration
Key Skills
You must have:
- A strong design sense
- A strong understanding of layout and typography to be able to present simple information in an effective way
- The ability to read design and brand guidelines in order to create layouts that are unique but in keeping with established rules – Ability to follow instructions but confidence to suggest your own ideas
- Ability to work as part of a team to tight deadlines
Experience & Knowledge
Ability and experience will be judged on a proven portfolio of existing client work or personal projects. Please provide examples in a cover letter when applying.
Required
- Portfolio of examples relevant to Key Responsibilities
- Experience of Adobe Creative Suite for design including Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign
- Please list softwares you are experienced with when applying
Desirable
- Any filmmaking experience
- Experience of video editing software
- Experience of Motion graphics software
- Experience of 3D software
- Copywriting / script writing experience
To apply please email your CV and relevant portfolio examples to vacancies@productionattic.com with the subject heading Graphic Designer Vacancy
Closing date 20th July 2021
