Junior Motion Designer for Global Events (Hybrid)

Financial Times

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Financial Times is seeking a Junior Multimedia Designer for FT Live to create engaging motion, video and visual content for our global events. You’ll join a small, dedicated team of designers and support videography and photography at live events around the world.

The role offers full-time hours (35 per week) with hybrid working in London, training and development, and exposure to high-profile events. A strong portfolio and proficiency with Adobe CC are essential.

Qualifications

A recognised design qualification.
A portfolio demonstrating strong motion design work.
Enthusiasm for typography, graphic design, video and motion, and an interest in the developing use of AI in creative work.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications including After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator.
A confident, collaborative communication style and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different disciplines.
Ability to work in Mac OSX, Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Cloud.
A strong desire to develop new technical, creative and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly when working with new technologies and platforms.

Responsibilities

Create video and animation assets for FT Live events, including content designed for LED screens in a variety of sizes and aspect ratios.
Support the Senior Multimedia Designer with event videography and photography, including documenting events, capturing b‑roll footage and interviewing attendees.
With guidance from colleagues in the design team, liaise with audio‑visual and production teams responsible for room layouts, lighting, filming and live streaming of on‑stage discussions.
Work with marketing colleagues to develop effective design briefs, clarify requirements and set realistic expectations around timelines, budgets and delivery.
Storyboard video concepts before production begins.
Produce pre‑ and post‑event video content for social media, event screens and FT Live websites.
Create supporting non‑video assets including static promotional graphics, HTML‑animated digital advertisements, print advertisements and large‑scale repro.
Create and maintain event asset templates and work with the wider design team to establish consistent standards for motion assets.
Help manage relationships with external creative and production suppliers.
Keep up to date with developments in design, video and motion, including ways AI and automation tools can improve efficiency.
Share knowledge and examples of good video design with colleagues, helping other designers build their confidence in video and motion work.
As your experience develops, take on opportunities to manage the design requirements of individual events from brief through to delivery, with appropriate support.