Junior Visual Researcher at It's Nice That

Overview

Since we were founded in 2007, It’s Nice That has become the leading platform to inspire creativity around the world. Across our online platform, and through our events and social channels, we reach an audience of over 2 million people every month – from juniors joining the industry to creative thought leaders.

In addition to showcasing inspirational work and collaborating with brands to engage our audience, It’s Nice That’s Insights department also partners with brands to educate and inspire in-house creative teams on emerging visual trends, and offers insight into the opinions and perspectives of the global creative community.

We collaborate with brands of all sizes, from local creative agencies to global companies like Spotify, Nike, Apple, and Google, leveraging our creative expertise and global network to inspire the visual direction of some of the most celebrated brands in the world. Our Insights department also creates bespoke editorial projects for It’s Nice That’s audience, such as The Lazy Report, Global Type and a recent exploration into AI, Shades of Intelligence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-loved and ever-growing creative platform, and play an important role in growing the ambition and quality of It’s Nice That’s Insights department.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about visual and creative culture, with a keen eye for detail, a love for collaborative work, and the ability to demonstrate an organised and methodical approach to task oversight. This role involves close collaboration with It's Nice That's editorial, digital, and creative teams, as well as extensive interaction with various creative collaborators and clients, making a positive, 'make-it-happen' attitude crucial.

Job Purpose

In 2024 our Insights department will be expanding and It’s Nice That is looking for a Visual Researcher to join the team. Key tasks will include carrying out visual research, staying up to date on emerging creative talent, and collaborating with Creative and Editorial teams to identify key visual trends. This role will work across both brand collaborations and in-house projects and be responsible for exploratory visual trend work with the oversight of a Researcher and Editor.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role is an individual with a passion for creativity and a general interest in engaging with the creative community across a number of disciplines. More specifically, you are an individual with knowledge and passion for the key areas of interest at It’s Nice That, namely graphic design, illustration, photography, animation and art. You will have a keen eye for promising creatives joining the industry and the visual trends emerging across disciplines. You will be organised and proactive, and a highly motivated individual, who is keen to learn and grow your experience. Below summarises the key qualities we are looking for:

• Respect for creative quality and an interest in developing the skills to assess successful creative projects;
• A growing interest in art direction and design, with a proactive attitude towards developing skills in these areas;
• Curious and inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions, always keen to find out more;
• Open-minded and creative when faced with a challenge;
• In the early stages of your career as a researcher, creative or art director, keen to develop your skills, contacts and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching into growing creative trends and creatives across graphic design, illustration, photography, animation and art;
• Creating visually led presentations thematically showcasing growing trends;
• Working closely with the Insights Researcher and Senior Editor to develop ideas for projects;
• Taking part in Creative, Editorial and Insights team meetings, contributing ideas for projects, both internally and for clients;
• Being an active and enthusiastic member of the team.

Tasks and Skills

• Create and contribute to a consistent body of research exploring visual trends across the creative industry;
• Support the Insights team with image research and curation on client-led briefs;
• Collaborate with the wider Insights team on bespoke editorial projects for It’s Nice That’s website;
• Design internal presentations of visual content showcasing your research;
• Regularly communicate your findings with the wider Insights team, as well as the Editorial and Creative teams at It’s Nice That where applicable.

Key Details

Salary: £25,000

Level: Junior

Application deadline: 5th February 2024

Interviews from: 16th February 2024

Start date: As soon as possible in 2024

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Location: Remote and 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in-studio at 37-39 Kingsway, London WC2B 6TP

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