Careers

The Role

We are BizClik – one of the fastest-growing digital media companies in the UK, host to a growing portfolio of industry-leading global brands and communities.

We have a brilliant opportunity for a talented and dynamic Magazine Editorial Designer to join our team of creatives – crafting stunning editorial features, front covers and social assets for our portfolio of digital magazines. 

To help us achieve our mission of Connecting the World’s Digital Leaders; the successful candidate will work with graphics and images as a visual story-teller, understand editorial layout design, and have great attention to detail – as they will ultimately be responsible for the visual guardianship of their brand(s). Ideally, they will have a few years of experience working in a design studio, with digital products, and be able to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously, while managing the expectations of stakeholders.

We offer hybrid working from our office in Norwich, along with a great benefits package and development opportunities for the successful candidate.

To apply please send:

x3 relevant examples of editorial work and include rationale about your creative decisions and any feedback received; along with a covering letter detailing relevant experience and a link to your CV and portfolio; to [email protected]. 

Main Purpose of Role

To create a broad range of editorial features for a portfolio of b2b/b2c digital magazines with global audiences. Working with worldwide sector-leading businesses and brands, the ideal candidate will have studio experience working with editors, and be comfortable sourcing and art-editing imagery that tells a story. 

Other Elements to the Role

Working with client content; creating social assets for the brands you work with; on an individual level within a team environment. 

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, from editors to sales colleagues, to design compelling multimedia digital magazines and associated supporting content and assets for our global clients and audiences.
• Follow and help to develop editorial templates, processes and production procedures to ensure efficient workflows and timely delivery. 
• Work effectively with production managers and editors to iterate designs and make corrections based on stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare magazines technically for publication, including a booking process of combining documents and generating final PDF output, complete with outbound links.
• Upload the magazines and brochures for distribution.
• Become the visual brand-guardian for the publication(s) you work with.

Other

• Demonstrate a professional approach at all times when representing the company, either verbally or written.
• Maintain the company’s policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and Data Protection.
• Adhere to the company’s dress code & working hours.
• Be aware of and have a duty to comply with the company’s Health & Safety rules and procedures. Bring to the attention of Line Manager any health and safety issues.
• Attend Design Department & Sector meetings as required.
• Be prepared to “go the extra mile” to succeed.
• Evaluate own performance and identify training needs.

This job description is not prescriptive and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties as directed by management. This job description may also be reviewed in line with the needs of the business.

Required

• GCSE or higher in Maths and English.
  
• Degree in design-related subject matter; or equal professional industry experience.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a design studio environment.
• Proven professional experience in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. 
• Adobe Creative Suite and Google workspace.
• Good interpersonal skills. 
• Confident to articulate issues to various other team members and staff.
• Positive outlook.
• Good organisational skills.
• Work effectively as a team player and independently.
• Self-motivated, and happy to encourage others.
• Ability to manage and prioritise jobs. 
• Be accommodating and flexible towards the workload when required.
• Be presentable and smartly dressed at all times.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Christmas break, with no loss of holiday entitlement

Ability to commute/relocate

Norwich, NR3 1UB: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Candidate shortlist process

• Application invited via selected channel, to include:
• x3 relevant examples of work with rationale about creative decisions and any feedback received; 
• covering letter detailing experience; 
• with link to full CV and portfolio
• Shortlisted candidates will be screened by telephone, and if successful will be set a design task and invited to a face-to-face interview

To apply please email [email protected]

Location:

Norwich

Term:

Full-Time, Permanent

39 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 8.30-5.30, Fridays 8:30-4:30

30+ days paid holiday

+ 1 day added per year of employment

(Includes bank holidays + Christmas shut down + Your Birthday)

Team:

Design

Salary:

Up to £27,000 per year; with opportunity to develop in-house