Graphic Designer, 5 News
London
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5 News delivers distinctive programmes and exclusive stories with people at the heart of them. The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating imaginative graphics for broadcast television (and ad-hoc print/web), working collaboratively with the technical and editorial teams to produce creative work of a high standard to very tight deadlines. The successful candidate will have a desire and ability to shape the role of Designer, and the future output of 5 News' graphic style.
Responsibilities:
•Create daily graphics to a tight deadline, for broadcast news
•Liaise with the editorial team about the graphics requirement of the day, interpreting and executing designs to a creative brief
•Create ad hoc graphics for online content
•Use Mac and all relevant software including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Cinema 4D to produce high quality graphics
•Proactively contribute ideas about new design techniques and graphical styles
•Work with editorial teams to ensure graphics are embedded in the planning and telling of stories
•Ensure consistency of style and branding across all graphics
•Advise on branding across 5 News and work with the editorial, technical and digital teams to create the graphical content to support the output
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Qualifications:
•Must have experience designing daily graphics for television news
•A design qualification and knowledge of broadcast and online design and ability to design for a wide range of platforms
•An understanding of the technical requirements of design within a broadcast and online environment
•Experience in a live broadcast environment and the ability to create and play live graphics into a show
•Understand 5 News' brand values and demonstrate effective use of the style guide
•Must demonstrate good attention to detail
•Good verbal and written communication skills
•Must demonstrate calmness under pressure
•An understanding of Viz templates and their use in broadcast output is desirable but not essential
•Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
ITN is an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.