Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two mischievous kittens. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.
Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.
We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Junior Digital Artworker to come and join us. Armbands optional.
The part you'll play
As part of Craft Manchester’s digital studio team, you will learn how to build content for web, amend digital artwork including banner storyboards, email layouts and produce short video animations.
Working alongside other department leads and gaining vital industry experience you will gradually develop the necessary skills required to take on more responsibility and ownership on briefs from the project management and creative teams to produce high quality digital ready assets. Responsibilities will include:
- Produce storyboards for web banners using Photoshop
- Amend web banners – using Google Web Designer
- Amend, upload and test HTML weekly email campaigns
- Work with designers and project managers on website page amends and updates, ensuring adherence to the brief
- Demonstrate flexibility to work on creative briefs as and when required
- Proactively suggest alternative layout solutions and discuss with creative/production, where appropriate
- Ensure all work produced adheres to specified corporate guidelines
You'll be able to demonstrate
Minimum requirements
- A knowledge of core studio programmes; InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- An understanding of coding / programming languages and tools eg HTML
- Critical eye for detail and excellent communication skills
McCann Worldgroup is a disability confident committed employer and as such we will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate that meets the minimum criteria for this role, please let us know when you apply if you are eligible.
Nice to have’s
- Artworking experience gained within an agency environment or in-house creative department
- Working knowledge of retouching
- Knowledge of animation software; After Effects, Google Web Designer
You’ll have access to
- A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.
- The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.
- An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).
The truth
Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.
