Junior designer

Editorial designer for The Economist

We’re looking to hire a junior editorial designer to help with layouts and managing the visual content across print and digital products in our offices in central London.

Working within an established team we are looking for someone who will primarily work with content from the initial stages including the print and layout side as well as preparing images for digital publication. This involves coordinating with the Picture Desk organising artwork and helping to manage the pages, images and articles in the content management system from start to finish to our weekly cadence.

The graphics team works closely with editors, picture editors as well as the data team, digital product and social media teams. You’ll be hands-on with work on our flagship products, the magazine and the app, as well as considerations for the website, the espresso app, newsletters and social media channels.

The role does involve commissioning artwork, but for those without this prior experience the team in general and the Creative Director have successfully mentored this aspect many times in the past. There is an opportunity to create in-house illustrations as well.

You should also demonstrate a keenness to learn how to get the most from a modern editorial production system. Recognise how the content requirements change from the printed page to our digital channels. Learning how to use our efficient processes to achieve our tight deadlines. We will be looking for someone with a strong interest in design, excellent communication skills, an attention to detail, operational efficiency with a healthy respect for deadlines.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn, experiment and work with a team of dedicated professionals. If you are eager to help shape and improve The Economist experience for readers, then we’d like to hear from you.

You will be able to demonstrate

• A keenness to learn how to use a modern editorial production system
• A diligent attention to detail
• The ability to communicate with confidence internally and externally
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite
• A user-centred approach to design
• Suitability for working to tight deadline

Other requirements

• Self-motivated team player with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Experience of (or interest in) working with an editorial product
• An interest in global politics and current affairs
• Friendly and receptive demeanour
• A design degree or equivalent qualification
• Good communication skills and fluency in English
• The right to live and work in the UK

Hours: Primarily 10am-6pm - Monday-Friday with some press day variations and the possibility of some weekend overtime.

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £TBC

Location: Central London

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.