Immediate is the special interest content and platform company. Our fast-growing, multi-platform media business is home to more than 1,000 people across several business units, based in London, Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester. We focus on special interest markets, engaging with more than 75 million people globally each month, through world-class content, innovative new digital products and services and live events. Immediate Media was voted the UK’s Best Media Company to work for and 4th across all UK companies by Glassdoor in 2022.
About the role
We are looking for a highly creative and innovative Junior Designer to work on Radio Times magazine, the UK’s best-loved premium TV Listings magazine. You will work as part of the creative Art Desk, producing dynamic and engaging editorial and commercial pages.
As a Junior Designer, you will;
- Work on Radio Times magazine layouts for editorial features, regular sections + commercial content, producing excellent print-ready design work
- Work with commercial and editorial copy/pictures, taking in corrections + making changes where necessary to page layouts
- Work with established design templates + documents, updating these where required
- Report into the Deputy Art Editor, you will be responsible for ensuring your work is of the highest standard
- Liaise closely with the rest of the Art Desk, Picture department, Production department, the wider editorial group and other internal/external teams
- Be asked to work on extra material such as supplements and attend magazine events as a representative of the editorial team from time to time
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or similar discipline and level, with a strong portfolio of work
- Relevant print-based design experience in a busy commercial environment
- Excellent working knowledge of Adobe CC – especially InDesign & Photoshop. Some knowledge of image retouching is useful
- Strong attention to detail and a good understanding of dynamic typography + use of pictures.
- Some creative industry experience is desirable
- Great communication skills, and an excellent collaborator
- Excellent organisational skills that support the rest of the team
- Determination to achieve and succeed
- Ability to manage your time effectively, responding to the fast pace of a weekly magazine
- Passion for magazines and graphic design
Benefits
- A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
- Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
- 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
- Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
- A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
- Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
- Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
- A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of all our values and leadership behaviours to ensure Immediate remains a place where everyone feels included and empowered;