AddressJunior Creative Artworker - Stamford Bridge, London
Reporting to: Midweight Creative Artworker and Senior Designer
Department: Marketing – Creative Studio
Job Function:
Working within the Chelsea FC inhouse creative studio and reporting into the Midweight Creative Artworker and Senior Designer, you will be responsible for creating artwork for a range of projects covering designs for print digital and physical spaces. You will be required to translate design layouts into production ready files across a wide range of formats, materials, substrates and applications. Exceptional attention to detail and an understanding of the production processes will be expected to ensure designs are produced to a high-quality standard and finish.
Main Responsibilities:
- Create and deliver on print and digital communications across a broad range of channels including: signage & venue branding, large format graphics, web, social media and app, gif banners, magazines, programs, stationary, event display, menus, tickets, newsletters, literature,
- Work collaboratively with Designers to take master visuals and rollout the creative across multiple assets and formats (digital & print)
- Bring visual concepts to life through engaging layout, with a strong eye for typography and content hierarchy
- Capable in After Effects and able to bring static content to life is a bonus
- Basic knowledge of Retouching of imagery and colour correction
- Manage and complete stakeholder feedback and amends with a business mindset
- Support the Midweight Creative Artworker in providing accurate technical advice and solutions to the wider team
- Support the design team in execution-lead ideation rolling-out design concepts, presentation decks and creating print ready artwork
- Proactively monitor artwork quality, accuracy and consistency
- Work proactively under own initiative to ensure deadlines are met and projects are on track and as part of the design team to develop templates
- Ensure all executions are consistent, conform to brand guidelines and are suitable for multi-specifications and size ratios.
- Prepare master files and templates, specifications, mark-up, proof and check all
- Multi-task and prioritise across multiple projects in accordance with agreed production
- Demonstrate a level of organisation, ensuring accurate filing and archiving of files
- Able to understand asset specifications, safe zones and technical print requirements
Key skills:
- Technically minded, orderly and Enjoys working with specifications, developing efficient methods and templates.
- Impeccable attention to Ability to meet deadlines and manage delivery expectations.
- Good knowledge of design process with advanced skills using all Adobe Creative Software, After Knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint and template creation.
- Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn. Positive Enjoys working as part of a team as well as working independently able to take on board feedback and constructive criticism
- Adaptive to changes and able to multi-task, without compromising on standards, on several projects at any given time.
- Sound understanding of brand development and the expression of the brand across multiple channels.
- Excellent written and verbal English language to be able to proofread and provide quality assurance on a wide range of communication and projects.
Qualifications:
- Previous demonstrable experience working client-side or agency
- Solid experience as a Creative Artworker working across multiple brands and on a broad range of projects in-house or within a creative, marketing, design or brand agency.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating precision, production and technical skills across a wide range of print and digital projects.
- Proficient in latest design software (Adobe Creative Suite), particularly InDesign; photoshop and Illustrator and Microsoft office
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
