Creative Researcher and Designer

Advertising Producers Association; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A media production company in London is seeking a Creative Researcher to collaborate with Directors on pitches and presentations across commercials, music videos, and digital production. The role involves treatment design, project management, and creative support in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has strong design knowledge and technical skills in tools like Indesign, Keynote, and Photoshop. This position offers a generous benefits package and flexible remote work options.

Benefits

20 days holiday, increasing to 30 days

Remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays

Generous benefits package

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing fund allowance of £250

Qualifications

• Experience in developing treatments and pitches for creative projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on treatment design, layout, and research for multiple Directors.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the pitch process.
• Work with Directors to align treatments with their creative visions.

Skills

Treatment design

Research

Managing schedules

Creative collaboration

Knowledge of film

Technical skills in Indesign

Technical skills in Keynote

Technical skills in Photoshop

Knowledge of design

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.