Entry-Level Marketing Designer

Main Duties

What on Earth! is a dynamic, independent publishing house based in London. We publish beautiful non-fiction books that engage children’s natural curiosity and passion for learning.

We have a brilliant opportunity for a hardworking, talented and bright individual with the right to live and work in the UK to join our team as an entry-level Marketing Designer.

The role

The role of the entry-level Marketing Designer is to create a wide range of digital and printed marketing materials, across a range of formats and platforms, for both our frontlist and backlist titles. You will also be responsible for assisting the in-house Book Design team with book reprints and the checking of proofs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing engaging assets for our social media channels, website and online retail platforms
• Creating animated content using existing assets from our books

• Designing beautiful print materials, including advertisements and our catalogues
• Handling our reprints, taking in corrections in InDesign and preparing print-ready files and PDFs for marketing purposes
• Creating adaptations of covers and packshots for sales presentations

The entry-level Marketing Designer reports to the Art Director and will work closely with the Marketing and Sales teams.

Skills and Experience Required

• A degree in graphic design, animation, or other similar qualification
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative flair, versatility and technical skills
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience preparing print-ready assets
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisation

• Ability to work to firm deadlines, under pressure at times, and to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and clearly to team members as well as external collaborators
• Ability to take feedback/direction from others
• A high level of written and verbal proficiency in English

• Experience of animating using After Effects or similar programme is desirable

• Previous experience in children’s or trade publishing is beneficial but not required, but a keen enthusiasm for the industry is essential

We are a small team, so a friendly, open and positive attitude is an absolute must.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.