Designer

4creative is Channel 4’s in-house creative agency. We’re about 40 people, who write and produce risky, innovative and culturally potent work across all Channel 4 brands and services.

As part of the design team, you will be responsible for exceptional creative work for the Channel 4 family of brands.

You will need to work closely and collaboratively alongside the creative teams, project managers and producers working and input into the creative concept and bring a broad set of references and multidisciplinary skillset. And, work autonomously to shape the look and feel of our output from proposal deck to the delivery of final assets which will include a broad output from poster campaigns, digital assets, channel branding and internal/partnerships activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of a small design team reporting into the Head of Design you will be responsible for shaping the look and feel of a variety of projects
You will participate from the briefing stage, understand projects strategic goals as well as the creative ambition and apply your design skills to help meet them both
You will bring relevant and viable references and concepts to build on the creative team’s campaign idea
You will be responsible for shaping the look and feel of the work, creating a campaign brand toolkit that flexes across all required touchpoints including creating mock ups, briefing external partners, managing retouch and creating and delivering final assets
You will be able to present your work in a clear, confident and engaging way. To both internal teams, marketing and commissioning colleagues and external partners.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

A pro-active, problem-solver
Strong conceptual original thinking
Comfortable working under pressure and have a ‘nothing is impossible’ attitude
Organised and have great time management skills
Can listen carefully and respond positively to feedback
Great typographic skills
A meticulous eye for detail across digital and print
A passion and in-depth knowledge of emerging trends in design and an eye for art direction
Happy working independently as well as part of a team consisting of various departments
Collaborative spirit with other designers and creatives within the department
Able to establish strong working relationships and relate well to people at all levels (colleagues, clients, suppliers and our audience)
Contribute to and enhance the studio culture
The role should understand how creative outputs impact the wider marketing, brand strategy, and audience engagement objectives
Awareness of how design decisions affect other functions (e.g., commercial partnerships, digital product teams)
Involvement in cross-functional projects where design choices influence campaign effectiveness, audience reach, or revenue outcomes
Participation in discussions about how creative work supports organisational goals (e.g., aligning with Channel 4’s remit and brand positioning)
Exposure to metrics or KPIs (e.g., engagement, brand perception) and adapting design strategies accordingly.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Proven experience within a respected creative agency
Experience working on both large and small projects with a keen interest in branding
A portfolio showcasing a strong level of conceptual thinking and design craft
Experience designing for and applying brands digitally and in print
Enjoy pushing boundaries and being creatively disruptive in line with Channel 4s remit and personality
Be committed to celebrating difference and representing an inclusive and diverse society
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Experience working with motion designer(s) an advantage.

Salary: £43,094.

BenefitsThere are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;

Private medical insurance
Free Virtual GP access for employees
Free Female Health hormone test each year
Free Tastecard membership
Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter
Discounted Gym memberships
Pension
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Holiday Purchase.

Please CLICK HERE for a full Job Brief and to apply.