Midweight Creative

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others

Job Overview

Leading on the creative output for TerraCycle Europe, the Midweight Creative will participate in the creation of design, photo and video, reporting to the Art Director, as part of the Global Creative Team.

The person will also be liaising with the Graphics Production Manager, Photo/ Video Manager, EU Content, Digital Marketing and Marketing Campaign divisions, to deliver high-quality digital & print visual assets, photography and video, primarily for the EU market.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Art Director to collaborate with new brands / retailers partners and drive the set creative vision for 360 campaigns and projects. Including print, store, digital, social media, photography and motion
• Execute TerraCycle EU photography, including image processing and retouching, working closely with Photo/ Video Production Manager to provide collateral for brand, business and marketing team needs
• While maintaining a primary focus TerraCycle Europe, continue to support the global TCI enterprise creative team with high-priority projects, global campaigns, and best practice and knowledge sharing in collaboration with the other members of the Global Creative Team
• Together with the Art Director, own top-tier strategic / executive and high external visibility EU projects – confidently pitching concepts to colleagues and managers
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects from start to finish, liaising between the different marketing divisions as well as other departments to ensure deadlines are met, and signing off on these projects before they are presented
• Evaluate design briefs and participate in kick-off meetings to get project scope
• Design graphics and creative content for website, social media, email, print, motion graphics, and illustrative infographics
• Build strong relationships between other markets (NA and APAC) to elevate standards and increase consistency across markets.
• Keep up to date with graphic design, motion design, video, and photography industry innovations

Skills/Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum 5-years’ experience working in a design agency or in-house
• Excellent graphic design skills in print and digital
• Strong knowledge of video and photography production
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Great project management skills with ability to prioritise tasks
• Organised with an excellent level of attention to details
• Fluent in English
• Speaking French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian is a plus but not essential
• Interest in sustainability (desirable)

Compensation/benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 25 Paid Holiday Days
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days
• Quarterly Team Building
• Company Pension contribution
• Employee Discount
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Casual and friendly work environment with an open-office space full of up-cycled decor

Start date – ASAP

Please link to/ attach your portfolio to your application.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We can only accept applications from candidates who can prove their eligibility to work in the UK.