The role of New Media Manager is to lead all aspects of digital initiatives as well as to seek up-to-the-minute and innovative multimedia and digital platforms to enable the company to bring new and exciting products to the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the VP, Creative EMEA to focus on sales as well as to standardise / productise the multimedia offering
• Drive sales through the new media offering
• On top of all the current trends especially in multimedia and social networks. Identify new and upcoming market trends.
• Work with the VP Account Manager EMEA and VP Creative EMEA to build sales pitches
• Coordinate with Tech and the group project manager to ensure cost efficient and standardised multimedia offering.
• Work with designers, developers and other Creative staff to determine standards, processes and necessary supporting documentation to ensure delivery of projects on time and to budget
• Work with the Creative and Production team to conceptualise project-specific interfaces for PDAs and the web
• Create interface storyboards to communicate the designs to the team and the client
• Devise the information architecture, draw application flowcharts and write documentation of application parameters for Multimedia Developers
• Develop and test new concepts for interactive content
• Work with Creative Managers, Multimedia Designers, Multimedia Developers and Technical team to produce technical design documents and schedules
• Develop accurate costings and schedules to support both sales and implementation of project.
• Provide training for Creative management staff both in UK and European region on multimedia
• Work with the VP, Creative EMEA and others to determine creative direction of our offer, develop new creative proposals, treatments, products and processes
• Source and manage external suppliers and continue the development of internal standards, processes and budgets
• Provide line management for the multimedia team including hiring, training, workload and schedule management

Requirements:

• Significant previous experience in:
o Multi media/web design is essential
o Project management experience in a multi media environment
• Experience gained in an office or design studio environment
• Experience of drive sales through the design and delivery of new media offerings
• Flexibility and the ability to meet deadlines are essential
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• In-depth experience of using the following tools:
o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
o Flash Studio
o HTML
o CSS and DreamWeaver
o QuickTime and video compression
• Demonstrate the ability to positively influence both internally and externally
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Enthusiastic, flexible and communicative with a positive attitude, dedication and ability to work to deadlines
• Applicants with specific experience in designing for PDAs / kiosks would have a distinct advantage. Please provide relevant examples of work (online portfolios preferable).

Metrics:

The role is based in our London office though projects for clients anywhere within the European region and travel may be required on occasion.