Junior Graphic Designer

Creative Lives in Progress; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative production company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to assist in designing pitch documents and treatments for documentary projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong design skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting unscripted programming initiatives within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience is required.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and composition.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team on pitch decks and promotional materials.
• Create visually engaging layouts for documentary projects.
• Maintain and adhere to quick-turnaround deadlines.

Skills

Creative design skills

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Graphic storytelling

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Video editing (Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Job description

The role will have the responsibility of assisting the Development team with designing treatments and pitch documents for international streamers and broadcast networks. We are looking for a positive team player with a passion for storytelling through graphic design, and an interest in documentary and in unscripted programming; who is creative and forward thinking, extremely proactive, detail-oriented, discreet, a great communicator. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Development team and gain valuable insight into the industry.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer to support the design and development of pitch documents, treatments, and other marketing materials for our documentary and formats projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, strong design skills, and the ability to visually communicate complex documentary and unscripted ideas in a clear, compelling, and professional way.

Duties include

• Collaborate with the creative team to design pitch decks, treatments, and promotional materials for television documentary and unscripted projects.
• Create visually engaging layouts, graphics, and typography to communicate the narrative and tone of documentary concepts.
• Develop creative and consistent visual themes to ensure branding and messaging align with project goals.
• Maintain and adhere to quick-turnaround deadlines, managing multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment. Be a strong self starter
• Assist in the creation of mood boards, concept designs, and visual assets to support pitching
• Work closely with the senior team and producers to refine and improve designs based on feedback.
• Ensure design deliverables meet company standards and align with project goals.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, software, and AI techniques to continuously improve creative output.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, with a minimum of 1 year of industry experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and composition.
• Ability to take creative direction and execute designs efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong design skills and creativity, particularly in producing pitch documents or visual storytelling materials.
• Experience with video editing (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects) is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and visual.

About You

• Creative, with the ability to translate documentary and unscripted concepts into visually compelling presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An interest in documentary and in unscripted programming
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
• A keen eye for detail and a desire to continuously improve skills and design work.
• Knowledge or experience of production processes would be beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills