ASOS Is Hiring a Middleweight Multimedia Designer (London)
We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you. We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
As a Middleweight Multimedia Designer, you will be a confident designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment delivering smart, agile and versatile designs that plays a meaningful role in culture and speak to 20-somethings globally.
Compelling content that resonates with our customers is what we're about and this role makes this happen. We are looking for an energetic, collaborative individual who thinks differently, pushes boundaries and isn't content with the way things are. A strong appetite to influence change in consumer behaviour through creativity is a must.
You'll have great attention to detail, be driven and willing to adapt to change and go the extra mile. You'll be diplomatic, forthcoming with ideas and initiatives, enthusiastic, a team player and a first-class communicator, able to speak to different people in a variety of departments. You will need to be able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and be able to deliver exciting, reactive content. You must be proactive and able to work independently, research and initiate exciting projects of your own. You should have lots of original ideas and be able to articulate them clearly in team meetings and brainstorms.
As well as taking direction from Seniors, you will have autonomy over your own work due to the fast-paced reactive environment. You will constantly be on the pulse of multimedia design within the design world, as well as up to date with content from our retail competitors.
REQUIREMENTS
2-5 years of experience within a design role.
An outstanding design portfolio.
Creative thinker with the ability to push ideas.
Fully conversant in Aftereffects, and the adobe suite.
Knowledge of Cinema 4D is a bonus.
A high visual aesthetic with Superb layout and typography skills
Good knowledge of social design trends and approaches across Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, You Tube and IGTV.
Good knowledge of and understanding of the kind of design content that is widely viewed and shared across social media.
Team player.
Enthusiastic and energetic.
Ability to work under pressure and be reactive.
Ability to work across multiple projects.
Good communication skills with the ability to sell design ideas to wider teams or collaborators.
Pro-active and highly motivated.
Strong understanding of campaign development and executions.
Confident to explore new ways of working
Open minded.
A knowledge of the social landscape.
A strong interest in fashion and retail .
Mac literate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and evolve our multimedia design and execution, experimenting with imagery, gifs, video and animation across our various workstreams and platforms.
Use your multimedia design skills across all disciplines to experiment with visual language.
You will be a source of inspiration, bringing new ideas and concepts to work.
Create visual designs that effectively communicate concepts and brand identity, as well as the design and production of screen layouts, colour palettes, interface elements, iconography, typography and the creation of style guides.
Monitor, adapt and execute design approach and actively aware of all areas of design and tech.
Find design solutions that will make our audience stop and engage, compared to our competitors.
Understand the creative vision of the department and take direction from senior members of the team.
Actively responsive to fluctuating business workloads.
Offer support across all brand communication on our channels.
Considering trade objectives and opportunities when executing design content.
Ensure all projects are executed within timelines and schedules.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all other departments, in particular: Content, Creative, ASOS Creates, Creative Operations, Fashion, Marketing and Social to deliver excellent ideas and executions.
BENEFITS + PERKS
Competitive salary, pension, and private medical care scheme
Performance related bonus
Flex benefits allowance - which you can chose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)