Midweight Key Art Designer

Salt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Exposure to high-profile campaigns

Collaborative creative team

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Midweight Key Art Designer with strong Home Entertainment experience to join a highly creative team in London. You will develop key art and campaign creative from concept to final execution for film and TV releases, working in a hybrid pattern with senior creatives.

The role demands advanced Photoshop skills (compositing/retouching), a sharp eye for typography and layout, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Designer or Midweight Designer within entertainment, creative or advertising agencies.
• Strong Home Entertainment campaign experience is essential.
• Portfolio showing key art and entertainment campaigns.
• Advanced Photoshop skills in compositing, retouching and image manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop key art concepts and campaign creative for film, television and Home Entertainment projects.
• Create visually striking designs using photography, typography, compositing and image manipulation.
• Produce work across theatrical, Home Entertainment, digital, social, print and outdoor formats.
• Develop multiple creative routes in response to briefs and feedback.
• Deliver high-quality retouching, compositing and artwork production.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Producers and Account Teams.
• Ensure all work meets client brand guidelines and technical specifications.

Skills

Key art design

Campaign experience

Typography & layout

Image retouching

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Passionate about entertainment marketing and creating iconic campaign artwork? We're looking for a Midweight Key Art Designer with strong Home Entertainment experience to join a highly creative team working on major film and television releases.

Job Title: Midweight Key Art Designer Salary: Competitive Location: London Work Pattern: Hybrid

About the Company

Our client is a leading entertainment marketing and creative agency, delivering award-winning campaigns across film, television, streaming, gaming and consumer brands. Working as an extension of their clients' teams, they create impactful content and marketing campaigns seen by audiences around the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Midweight Key Art Designer to join a collaborative creative studio. You'll be responsible for developing compelling key art and campaign creative across film, television and Home Entertainment releases, taking projects from initial concept through to final execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop key art concepts and campaign creative for film, television and Home Entertainment projects
• Create visually striking designs using photography, typography, compositing and image manipulation
• Produce creative work across theatrical, Home Entertainment, digital, social, print and outdoor formats
• Develop multiple creative routes in response to briefs and feedback
• Deliver high-quality retouching, compositing and artwork production
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Producers and Account Teams
• Ensure all work meets client brand guidelines and technical specifications

About You

• Experience as a Designer or Midweight Designer within an entertainment, creative or advertising agency
• Strong Home Entertainment campaign experience is essential
• A portfolio demonstrating key art, entertainment campaigns and high-quality image-led design
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills, particularly in compositing, retouching and image manipulation
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour and composition
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, proactive and comfortable working with feedback

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with film studios, broadcasters or streaming platforms
• Experience across theatrical and digital entertainment campaigns
• Adobe Illustrator and InDesign skills
• Illustration experience
• Experience using AI-assisted creative tools
• An understanding of After Effects or motion design

Benefits

• Work on high-profile entertainment campaigns
• Join a talented and collaborative creative team
• Exposure to globally recognised film and television brands
• Opportunities for ongoing creative development and progression
• Hybrid working environment

Why would you want to join/do the job?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on campaigns for some of the world's most recognisable entertainment brands. You'll have genuine creative input, ownership of your work and the chance to develop your career within an agency that is passionate about storytelling, design excellence and entertainment marketing.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements