Graphic Designer & Motion Artist

Requirements

We’re looking for a talented, driven designer who’s based in either Glasgow, Scotland or the US, where we have a team presence and who’s ready to take the next step in their career

Are you open-minded and curious about new tools and approaches and keen to explore and adopt new software, where it strengthens our output, optimises workflows, keeping the team learning and evolving?

You have excellent time management with the ability to multitask. You are a natural-born solution‑finder and can cope with stressful situations knowing that a clear and cool head makes all the difference

3+ years of professional design experience

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite mainly using the following tools: Animation software (After Effects), Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

Excellent listening and communication skills

Tenacious and resilient – consider feedback objectively, bounce back from criticism of ideas, and continue working on the brief with enthusiasm to find new solutions

Ability to take ownership of tasks

Knowledge of best practices for video content on all platforms e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Broadcasting

Familiarity with video formats, file compression, and frame rates

The motivation to maintain and improve design standards

Highly organised and able to work in a fast‑paced environment to tight deadlines

Ability to multitask

Excellent time management

Be very organised and extremely accurate in tasks

Can cope with stressful situations and find solutions

Comfortable working with several internal teams/stakeholders

Highly personable

Excellent ability to build rapport

High level of customer service

Desirable but training will be given – knowledge of Foleon

Familiarity with AI‑assisted creative tools for ideation (although not essential)

What the job involves

In this role, you’ll take a leading position in creating and delivering outstanding, inspiring, and innovative design that elevates The Drum brand and helps drive reach, reputation, and revenue

You will oversee and deliver high quality design and animation for The Drum and our customers, whilst achieving overall marketing strategies and business goals

Every day you will be working with other members of the design production team and the wider company teams to deliver great design. You will be responsible for managing design projects from beginning to end ensuring consistent and good communication and relationships with all stakeholders

You are motivated to maintain and improve design standards. When we would ask previous colleagues they would describe you as highly organized and able to work in a fast‑paced environment to tight deadlines

The generation of concepts and ideas, and the production of visual design in both print and digital media including motion graphics across a broad range of communications that aligns with The Drum’s Strategic Plan and Communications plan

Ensure brand consistency across all platforms

Be pro‑active in creating ideas and developing products and keeping up to date with current trends

Delegating tasks (to a junior/freelancer) and providing support to the team and making sure that everyone is following brand guidelines

Ensure workload is managed in efficient and timely manner whilst identifying and providing solutions to any problems that arise

Online – support online work where necessary

Co‑ordinate and liaise with clients and suppliers with a professional attitude

Responsible for training others on systems/software as required

Responsible for creating short‑form animations and video content for social media and digital platforms. Designing titles, kinetic text, lower thirds, and transitions, often managing multiple projects to meet strict deadlines

Confidently present ideas and storyboard concepts

Responsible for managing allocated projects through Asana (training will be given)

To ensure that company processes/systems are followed

To be aware of activities across the business and ensure cross‑working with other departments to assist both the events division and the other departments to achieve their goals

To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a director/manager

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