Junior Designer Required in London - London

Junior Designer Required in London

Monocle is an independent media brand with a global reputation for its coverage of international affairs, design, travel, fashion and much more besides. Launched in London in 2007, the business now encompasses our flagship magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the-clock radio station, books, international events, retail stores, e-commerce and cafés.
The role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior Designer to join our creative team at Midori House. Monocle publishes 10 issues of its magazine each year, alongside Konfekt and a growing portfolio of annuals, newspapers and books. This is a broad, hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop your creative and technical skills across a varied range of predominantly print projects. Working closely with our creative, editorial, photography and production teams, you will help design pages and sections, prepare artwork for production and maintain the high standards and distinctive visual identity found across our publications. You may also contribute to creative materials for Monocle’s global events and retail stores.
Responsibilities
Supporting the design and production of pages across Monocle and Konfekt magazines, books, annuals and newspapers
Translating approved concepts, templates and creative direction into carefully considered live designs
Working thoughtfully with typography, image placement, page composition, grids and visual hierarchy
Preparing accurate, production-ready artwork and files for print
Reviewing PDFs, colour proofs and cromalins and helping to resolve any inconsistencies or production issues
Working with photography, illustration and other visual assets
Creating monthly point-of-sale posters and selected materials for our publications, events and retail activity
Managing several tasks at once and delivering high-quality work within tight publishing deadlines

About you
You will be a design or creative-industry graduate, or have equivalent practical experience, with up to two years’ professional experience in design, publishing or a related creative environment.
Required Skills
A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design fundamentals and a genuine interest in editorial and print design
Good working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
An understanding of typography, layout, composition and image selection
Excellent attention to detail and an appreciation of Monocle’s visual and editorial outlook
An interest in photography, illustration and visual storytelling
A willingness to learn, take direction and respond thoughtfully to feedback
A collaborative, organised and dependable approach
The ability to remain calm and focused while working to tight deadlines
An understanding of preparing artwork and files for print would be an advantage.

What we offer
23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and a seven-day Christmas shutdown
Private medical and life insurance
Daily breakfast at Midori House
Discounts across Monocle shops and cafés
A dog-friendly office in the heart of Marylebone
The opportunity to develop your craft within a curious, smart and fast-paced international creative environmen

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