Junior- Mid Social Media Designer & Creative

Junior-Mid Social Media Designer & Creative

Location: London, UK

Type: Contract – mat leave cover – 6 months full time.

ABOUT ON THE EDGE

On the Edge is a London-based charity on a mission to bring nature back into our everyday lives. We do this using pop culture entertainment to take nature to audiences in formats they recognise - whether that’s in their social media feeds, through mobile games, in film and TV or podcasts. Our mission is to disrupt the narrative around nature - making it accessible and exciting for people who would normally ignore it or are disconnected from it. We also have a team of in-house experts working to conserve nature’s underdogs and make sure our stories have impact.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities:

This person will work closely with the Digital content team on all visual and design elements of our digital assets, primarily our website and social media channels (Instagram, TikTok and WeAre8). This role is key in unlocking our strategy for reactive, social first content – helping us to conceptualise and make memes and speedy video content in response to trending formats and sounds. On the Edge has a playful, humorous and bold TOV and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic creative with a strong working knowledge of the key principles of design.

The role requires someone imaginative, detailed orientated and adaptable with excellent attention to detail who enjoys being part of a team. You will work closely with the digital team to produce assets in response to verbal and written briefs, be open to feedback and collaborating with the other creatives in the digital team (creatives, copywriters, producers and designers). You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to deliver to a deadline. There will be plenty of scope to develop your skills and learn from colleagues across all departments.

Key Requirements and Skills:

• Graphic Design – Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) for the creation of social content
• Video Editing – Good knowledge of editing for reels and TikToks in CapCut or Premiere Pro, After Effects
• Motion Graphics – Understanding of simple animations and text overlays. Strong sense of balance, readability, and visual language for social channels
• Social Media Formats – Strong knowledge of formats and safe zones across Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
• Collaboration & Communication – Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across the organisation. Must be able to take on design feedback from colleagues.
• Pace – Self-starter who enjoys building on the briefs they’re given. Understanding the requirement for social content to be produced at pace where we can gather learnings to put into practice for the next bit of content.
• Storytelling – This is not a role where we’re creating social ads. We’re generating fun and engaging stories. Experience creating memes, shareable reels, engaging story formats is essential.
• Portfolio of social work – A portfolio of work to your support your application with examples of editorial social content

Other Skills (Beneficial, but not Mandatory):

• Interest in the natural world, bio-diversity and conservation

Our Benefits Package

• 28 days annual leave + Bank holidays (proportionate)
• Private health insurance
• Employer Pension contribution of 15%
• Bicycle scheme