Creative Researcher and Designer

Advertising Producers Association; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in London seeks a Creative Researcher to work with EPs and Directors on pitches and presentations. The role involves treatment design, managing the pitch process, and ensuring high creative standards. Knowledge of film and design, along with proficiency in tools like Indesign and Photoshop, is essential. Competitive benefits include a generous holiday package and the option for remote work on selected days.

Benefits

20 days holiday rising to 30

Generous benefits package

Annual wellbeing fund allowance

Qualifications

• Work on treatment design, layout and research for multiple Directors.
• Help adjust, tweak and update treatments put together by freelance researchers.
• Manage the day to day running of the pitch process.

Responsibilities

• Work with Directors to bring their creative visions to life.
• Organize schedules and contact freelance researchers.
• Manage storage and access to past treatments.

Skills

Treatment design

Knowledge of film

Knowledge of design

Technically strong in Indesign

Technically strong in Keynote

Technically strong in Photoshop

Knowledge of Art

Job description

The main focus will be working with our team of EPs, Directors and Creatives on pitches and presentations for Stink Films and Stink Studios in the form of commercials, music videos, content and/or digital production.

• Work on treatment design, layout and research for multiple Directors
• Help adjust, tweak and update treatments put together by freelance researchers
• Manage the day to day running of the pitch process on jobs – organizing schedules, contacting and booking freelance researchers, looking for new research talent
• Work with Directors to bring their creative visions to life in their treatments
• Help put together decks and presentations for potential new signings, direct to client pitches, agency showcases etc
• Manage the storage and access to past treatments and details of which researchers worked on which pitches
• Work consistently, positively and to the highest standards
• Oversee the creative output of the department
• Play a vital role in our small, collaborative, and supportive team
• Knowledge of film
• Knowledge of design
• Technically strong in Indesign, Keynote and Photoshop
• Knowledge of Art
• 20 days holiday rising by one day each year up to a maximum of 30 days, plus Christmas and New Year period (work permitting)
• Our office is in Redchurch St, Shoreditch. We have the option to work remotely on Tuesdays and Friday.
• Generous benefits package, including Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, annual wellbeing fund allowance of £250

HOW TO APPLY;

Please email your application to [e-mail] and add Creative Researcher to the subject title. Please ensure you attach your CV and a brief statement about why you think you would be a good match. The closing date is Friday 26 th September 2025.Stink is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.If you have a disability or additional needs and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.