News Motion Graphic Designer - Creative Department
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Wimbledon, London SW19

We're seeking a talented News Motion Graphic Designer with superb ideas and advanced 3D knowledge to join our busy in-house Creative Department.

About us
Manoto - "Me and You" - is a ground-breaking Persian-language television channel.

Marjan TV Network Ltd.'s flagship channel presents the very best in fresh and original Persian language programming, broadcasting daily from London via satellite to millions of viewers across Europe, Iran and the Middle East.

Whilst our programming is Persian-language, our day-to-day working language is English.

The role
In this role, you will help lead, design and create bespoke Motion Graphics for the News broadcast and digital platforms of the channel brand across all our in-house programming and promotional campaigns, using primarily Adobe and Cinema 4D software.

This means working directly with the Creative Director and Creative Coordinator as support for the day-to-day News design and delivery for the Manoto channel, as well as alongside Show Producers and other members of the Production team in the delivery of creative design executions. You'll be expected to work with 'Live' broadcast television branding and transmission/playout systems.

You'll need to be into brands, 3D software, graphic design and the latest creative and broadcast trends. You'll be required to conceive and create outstanding animation work across a variety of projects and provide graphic design and layout support as part of the Graphics Department.

About you
We are looking for a highly creative person, plugged into popular culture and be ready to hit the ground running with a can-do attitude in a fast-paced broadcast environment. Someone with a strong creative portfolio, with a showreel showcasing innovative concepts and creative design solutions for News based platforms.

Educated to degree level in graphic design/animation, or with equivalent industry experience - at least 2 years in a broadcast, vfx or post-production environment - proficiency in newsroom graphic creation and output is a must, including creating design solutions for maps and statistical analysis.
Knowledge of TV show branding and general graphic design aesthetics/rules, in addition to web-based Social Media graphics creation to support daily content is required. Visually creative with strong editorial and creative judgment, you're able to communicate clear and effective design ideas to teams.

In addition to the skills and knowledge outlined, you will also possess:
• 3D design and compositing knowledge in After Effects - demonstrated by a solid and creative portfolio.
• A working knowledge of Avid/Ross/Visrt live graphics software.
• Ability to template build using Adobe After Effects and/or Photoshop/Illustrator.

This is purely a motion graphic role within a News environment, requiring a love of broadcast design and animation with a strong emphasis on typography and layout design.

If this sounds appealing - then we'd love to hear from you!

To apply, please email a full CV including a cover letter and links to your work to hr@manototv.com
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Immediate Start. Only apply if you are currently based in the UK with no restrictions to work in the UK.