Creative jobs and blogs http://www.creativesync.co.uk/ Copyright 2008 Creative Sync Ltd We are looking for a new designer to join our team. The successful applicant should have a real passion for design, a keen eye for typography and knowledge of branding. A minimum of 2-3 years experience working within a creative studio enviroment is a must. Salary is negotiable. Cvs/Portfolios must be submitted digitally, in PDF format, no more than 5mb in size. No other method of submission will be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=180 2008-09-30 My client is a design agency based in the Berkshire countryside near Reading. They specialise in branding and graphic design and are masters of their craft. They have a very dedicated and creative team which needs to be bolstered with a new designer. You will already be in an agency environment with a book which is full of fantastic work for blue chip clients. You will obviously be proficient in all the usual software but more importantly you will be strongly conceptual. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=500 2008-12-18 Freelance Actionscriptor needed for big flash project                    This digital marketing agency are working on a number of high profile clients currently. Located near high street amenities, it’s a perfect opportunity to get Christmas shopping done at lunch time!   Our client are working on a large flash website project and are looking for an experienced actionscriptor to come in and work with the design team to create a seamless website.   You will have worked extensively on big website projects and have an advanced level of actionscript. Your portfolio must be able to demonstrate fluid movement and creative use of actionscript. If your portfolio shows this skill set, then send it now with your most recent CV.                      This isn’t the only exciting new role that Purple are sourcing for at the moment. We are also on the look out for other talented people within account management, creative, creative services, studio, technical and office support roles too. The areas we specialise in are design, integrated, digital, publishing and advertising. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=464 2008-12-11 A digital creative & production company working for the advertising & media industry; we combine traditional methods of design & craftsmanship with bespoke technology to create tactile, engaging digital. Engaging with agencies at various levels, from concept creation to straight digital production. Our hand built approach underpins everything we do, from strategy, design & technology to the way we work with people. We have positions for super talented Digital Creativea (4 years+ experience) to work at our busy London and Belfast studios. You will have strong conceptual skills and a portfolio full of proven, original visual ideas. Requirements 4+ years of interactive web design experience Strong typographic and layout skills Thorough working knowledge of HTML and current development practices Working knowledge of Flash animation and experience with motion design Drawing/illustration skills Sound design experience You will be creating engaging tactile digital campaigns for leading brands around the world; we concept and produce campaigns that others won’t/don’t; the work is challenging both creatively and technically. Above all we are a small company that take pride in our work, creating hand built digital. These are permanent positions, salary dependant on experience – please send a CV & online portfolio link to http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=470 2008-12-13 We require heavyweight freelance Artworkers for future assignments within top London agencies. You should have strong commercial experience with solid artworking skills in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. We offer competitive rates paid on a weekly basis. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1397 2009-08-27 We are looking for middleweight and senior Packaging Designers and Artworkers for London based agencies. Designers should be able to come up with original and creative solutions and Artworkers must have excellent skills in Illustrator/Photoshop to visualise and implement concepts http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1398 2009-08-27 Leading advertising agencies are looking for skilled Artworkers and Retouchers. You’ll work across a variety of campaigns including advertising, direct mail and posters. You should have strong commercial experience in a similar environment along with excellent visualising skills and outstanding Photoshop. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1399 2009-08-27 We currently have several clients in the Home Counties seeking to expand their freelance resource. We require middleweight and senior freelance designers and artworkers, ideally with your own transport in the regions of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey and Sussex. These roles offer lucrative rates, paid weekly. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1400 2009-08-27 Point-of-Sale (POS) and Point-of-Purchase (POP) Artworker with excellent Photoshop and Illustrator skills is required for on-going assignments within a retail design agency. Working closely with creative teams you should have a technical approach to setting complex artwork and good attention to detail. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1401 2009-08-27 We are currently recruiting highly creative middleweight / senior Designers with experience in luxury brands for high-profile creative agencies in central London. With an excellent portfolio demonstrating premium brand experience, you will be happy getting involved with projects at concept stage and working alongside other designers to develop ideas through to completion. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1402 2009-08-27 We are currently recruiting Account Handlers at every level for opportunities in London and surrounding counties. You must have proven commercial exposure including exceeding expectations; building and developing client relationships and ensuring projects and campaigns are delivered on time and to budget. Strong project management, negotiation and presentation skills are important. Print production knowledge is expected. This is a great opportunity to work with leading agencies on exciting, fast moving accounts. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1403 2009-08-27 Exciting opportunity to join a leading creative agency specialising in fashion brands where you will be responsible for the concept and execution of retail campaigns. You will need to have a strong combination of high-end fashion advertising experience and an understanding for how campaigns can be implemented across various retail channels. Were looking for a strong photographic art direction folio and an in-depth understanding of brand strategy and visual development. This is an opportunity to rub shoulders with some true style gurus, international travel involved. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1405 2009-08-27 A fast growing full service agency in Coventry is looking for a Middleweight Designer to join their team. With a unique pricing system which guarantees results for clients they have been able to grow at an impressive rate, doubling turnover year on year. They have a solid base of large clients across the UK and internationally. Currently the agency outsources a lot of their design and is now looking to bring more in-house for quality and cost saving purposes. To be considered will have an excellent eye for detail and a strong creative flair. You will be able to take a project from start to finish, not only producing visually compelling work but commercially viable solutions for clients. You will also be responsible for all artwork. Working closely with the Client Services Director, you will get involved with pitches and briefings - so you must be a comfortable presenter. Oh and InDesign and Photoshop will be your weapons of choice! The agency has a very friendly, relaxed yet busy and professional atmosphere - so no room for taking yourself too seriously. However if you're looking for that next step which will both challenge you and develop your career all in a fun environment, then this is worth applying for. Get in touch by email at rob@pitchconsultants.co.uk or call 0121 270 40 80. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1624 2009-12-22 Phone App Developer, with proven track record. Mandatory: Demonstrable experience of leading on a range of successful iPhone app development projects. Thorough knowledge of the iPhone SDK and the process of submitting (and gaining approval for) iPhone applications. - XCode - Objective-C - Cocoa - iPhone SDK Developer Highly Desirable: Previous experience of Agile development methodologies, including Test-driven Development - Good understanding of software configuration management (preferably Subversion) and automated build processes Desirable: - Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related discipline J2ME, & Android application development experience Working knowledge of Web development in an open-source environment utilising HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX The primary responsibilities of the job are: Working from the provided design and utilising the documented Web services, use the iPhone SDK to create, document and support testing of an iphone app that showcases the abilities of the product. Successfully register the app with iTunes. This contract is on a per contract basis. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1631 2009-12-30 Senior Digital Creative - Nottingham - £40,000 - £50,000 - Permanent. This brilliant agency are looking to recruit a highly skilled digital creative to join their digital team and push things forward for them in 2010. The agency are looking for someone with client facing experience and who has a wealth of knowledge within the world of digital. Within the role of Digital Creative, you will be: * advising and consulting on all things digital and therefore must know the world of digital really well * meeting with clients and advising and consulting, so experience of liaising with clients is important * managing staff within the digital team, so experience in management would be advantageous. The agency are really looking for a Digital Creative who can hit the ground running and provide some excellent digital advice to the team and lead and direct. If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in then please apply now. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1636 2010-01-05 This role requires an individual with a strong online web background. You will be working for this innovative business & be involved in concepts for all new web initiatives. You must have a strong online portfolio & have a natural flair for design & creativity with a good understanding of colour theory. It is important that you have worked within a commercial environment for a few years & have a high level of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator proficiency as well as experience of Flash & HTML. Previous experience of project management from conception to completion is required as well as excellent time management skills. Other responsibilities include:- * Interpret design briefs * Presentation of idea's at all levels through to Senior Management * Exceed customer expectations Do you feel you meet the criteria? Please forward your details to me. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1639 2010-01-12 A top London full service digital agency needs a flash and motion graphics designer for a long contract, starting at the beginning of February. The successful candidate must have a portfolio / showreel of high calibre, experience of working at a simular agency, and lots of high profile brand work. if this sounds like you and you are a pro at Flash, after effects, final cut and cine 4d then please apply. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1644 2010-01-19 If you are an awesome Interaction Designer who has experience of human machine interaction then we would love to speak to you about a pretty good opportunity for a company who have offices in London and Germany (all expenses paid for). Automobile, Mobile, Appliances UI, Industrial design... http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1663 2010-01-25 We are looking for a creative POS designer ideally with home entertainment experience to work on blue chip home entertainment client campaigns. You will need to show a strong understanding of retail environments and experiential/in-store theatre idea creation as well as experience in creating workable POS ideas and visuals. You’ll be a process driven idea generator from a fast paced agency background with the ability to take ideas from concept right through to artwork under pressure and always tight and sometimes very tight deadlines! Sense of humour and fun essential. Fantastic opportunity to join a thriving central London agency, great clients and informal, relaxed working environment. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1673 2010-01-28 A top, independent digital London agency is looking for an amazing, talented junior designer with super pro flash and after effects skills. In this role you will need to provide slick flash design and animation (Actionscript desirable) and use after effects to produce a richer online experience. A good working knowledge of 'Ad serving' would be a real bonus . You will become a very important cog in a well oiled machine joining a passionately creative team of designers. Ideally, you must have 2 to 3 years experience in a similar outfit or digital studio, a polished portfolio with proof of brand experience, a degree and a voice for communicating ideas and office banter. Renowned brands include confectionary, automative, console gaming, broadcasting, global digital host. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1679 2010-02-16 This Birmingham based integrated agency has a client list most London agencies can only dream of and a rare opportunity now exists for a talented Creative Artworker to join them to work on campaigns for major national and international brands. You’ll spend most of your time working closely with Art Directors to ensure scamps/designs are accurately translated into artwork. It’s therefore essential that you’re an expert when it comes to producing first class artwork across all forms of activity. You’ll need to be a dab hand when it comes to all things mac, have accuracy skills that are second to none, a real eye for typography and an ability to make a good cuppa (optional!). Usual stuff such as first class skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are a given. Great clients, decent budgets, outstanding creative, full mix activity, gorgeous environment... what could be better? http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1703 2010-02-22 The company is a world leader in mobile phone technology, internet service provider, application design and social networking. The role is a Senior Design Specialist in Icon design for mobile technology. You will be experienced in design and the development of Iconography, researching audiences and trends as well as testing. You will show experience of working with technically minded people and getting your ideas through in a challenging market. The ideal candidate will be a people person, you will be using Photoshop and Illustrator as your weapons of choice - having Flash experience is an added advantage. Please note that due to exceptionally high levels of response, we are only able to get back to those applicants who have been successful. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1618 2009-12-17 This established brand packaging design agency are on the up, following a major re-structure and expansion. They have recently hired some industry guru's from some of their major competitors and due to a superb new business run, they are recruiting further. This is a Senior Designer role that is full of responsibility. You will be required to stand in for the Design Director when they are away from the studio. The role offers great career development and the opportunity to turn into a Design Director position as an integral part of the agency is open to you. You will be leading Middleweight Designers and Junior Designers in a team to provide superb design output. You will be from an amazing brand packaging design background boasting clever design and superb concepts. Apply now. Please note that due to exceptionally high levels of response, we are only able to get back to those applicants who have been successful. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1619 2009-12-17 Our client based in Stoke is currently looking for a designer to join the studio team, details as follows, PLEASE NOTE this is just a part time role, they are only looking for someone 3 days a week. Product Design and CAD: Be fluent in at least one 3D CAD application (eg Rhino) Able to create scale drawings for products and interior accessories Be able to liaise with Rapid Prototype suppliers and produce work to fuel Mock-Ups Have an understanding for home-wares and the contemporary home-wares market Be efficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and EXCEL Evidence and previous industry experience necessary An understanding for Ceramics, Glass, Plastic, Wood material processes and limitations through design Product Design / Briefs / Mock-ups: Mock-up products for development Manipulate design for product brief Prepare product briefs Assist with product design Graphics: Label design and artwork for new packaging Point of Sale design Packaging Artwork Company stationary Website design an advantage Retail: Design and prepare point of sale material Advertising: Design and artwork advertisements Trend Boards / Story Boards: Have an appetite for design and can depict current trends Communicate well with others and work as part of a small team, instigating new design concepts where necessary To have flexibility at certain times of year when product development briefs increase Product Specifications: Prepare product specification forms Prepare packaging specification form Prepare artwork layout for the above and send to suppliers Communicate with suppliers on specifications Maintain Prod Spec Summary Maintain Outstanding Product Spec folder Picture Library: Maintain and update Library Download photos and scans Maintain web site photos Update information for Far East trip lap top Equipment: Maintain own equipment and section printers Supply a list of required equipment at interview outlining technical resource requirements. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1620 2009-12-17 Our client based in Leicester is currently looking for a Graphic Designer to join the team; these guys are best described as Integrated Creative Communications Agency. This role will suit a Creative designer or Freelance Creative Must be able to show a portfolio of well crafted effective design and compliance with larger brand guidelines. Quark and the Adobe Suite of Software. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1621 2009-12-17 Our client based in South West London is currently looking for a Middleweight to join the team, the client, a design agency specialise in Packaging for a range of sectors including cosmetics, food, tobacco, drink and more. They are current on the lookout for a middleweight to join the team, ideally someone who has worked for some well-known competitors. All the usual skills coupled with a diverse range of experience in packaging. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1622 2009-12-17 Are you an SEO specialist, interested in the development and delivery of SEO & SEM projects. Our client is a successful service based business who are looking to strengthen their team. The responsibilities include:- Expert in Internet Marketing campaigns, specialising in Organic SEO, SEM & Social Media Marketing, Article Marketing & Market Research Maintaining an excellent knowledge of the major search engine algorithm and ranking systems Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing and MSN Adcenter Excellent understanding of Web Analytics Knowledge of HTML, CSS & strong SEO skills Monitor all company sites and competitor site changes If you wish to find out more, please forward your CV. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1623 2009-12-17 Staffordshire based leisure company is looking for an In-house Digital Designer to join their rapidly expanding marketing team. Working closely with the Design Manager, you will help create quality front end online designs to include website, microsites, email marketing, flash animation and banners. The company has offices right across the UK all requiring specific creative collateral. You will advise and support the Design Manager on all aspects of online creative. You will build and maintain websites with SEO in mind as well as increasing the company's social media presence. With a passion for pushing the boundaries and an abundance of knowledge of new technology, you will inspire and lead. To be considered, you'll need to be a master of Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, HTML and Photoshop. Working knowledge of Flash and the CS4 suite will also be beneficial. The company is currently going through a period of expansion, predominantly within the marketing and design teams which promises fantastic short and long term opportunities for the right person. Although leisure or destination marketing experience would be a great benefit, the client will also consider candidates from a retail/consumer background. As the role is to join an in-house agency, the role will suit agency and in-house applicants. You can contact me by email at rob@pitchconsultants.co.uk or call 0121 270 40 80. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1625 2009-12-22 Surrey based boutique integrated branding agency requires a creative Web Designer to join its team. You will need excellent knowledge of all things digital, have an awareness of new and emerging trends, be hands-on as well as creative and conceptual. Ideally with experience working on large-scale projects for big brand names. You will have an impressive online portfolio. You will be enthusiastic, energetic and able to engage efficiently on digital projects http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1627 2009-12-22 Exceptional senior designer is needed for this growing integrated agency to deliver outstanding creative solution across some exciting accounts. You will need an in-depth understanding of branding for retail and applying an idea across a range of disciplines including POS, advertising, experiential and digital. This is a great opportunity to work with a multi-disciplined agency, to inspire and motivate a core design team in communicating clear messages for clients across diverse projects. Creative expertise and original, innovative thinking is essential as well as being able to communicate with internal stake holders and teams. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1626 2009-12-22 PR agency are looking for a digital designer to support their online presence and bespoke design projects. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest brand names in the World, working with emerging technologies and social media networks. Working from initial brief stages you should be confident advising on innovative creative solutions and best practice. The output of work is diverse including HTML mailer/newsletters, web sites, Flash animations, banner ads, social media and some design for print. Strong visual design skills, Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, illustrator, Indesign essential. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1628 2009-12-22 Talented digital designer is needed by this leading creative agency to work across all digital projects. Youll need to be passionate about everything digital and combine strong interface design with innovative and creatively led solutions across all digital media including web sites, banners, mobile, outdoor and projection. Youll be a natural at bringing the right style to compliment some incredible brands. If you are obsessed with navigation, layering, architecture, type, shading and colour you could be exactly right for what we need. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1629 2009-12-22 On-line gaming brand are looking for a designer with strong digital experience to join their in-house team. You should be confident creating effective and branded digital marketing media and have proven experience driving the development of an on-line brand. You will need to have accomplished skills in HTML and CSS, in-depth knowledge of SEO practices, browser compatibility and W3C standards as well as a flair for delivering creative solutions for key areas of a main web site, landing pages, micro sites and email campaigns. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1630 2009-12-22 This large integrated agency in the West Midlands do some of the most beautiful creative work around. They have an incredibly low turnaround of staff because they treat their creatives really well and they get to work on some fantastic brands. They are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer who has agency experience, ideally within an integrated or advertising agency where you will have been working upon multiple briefs and be involved right from the conceptual stage through to Mac visuals before passing it along to an artworker (artwork skills would always come in handy, but aren't a necessity). They will be looking for a designer who can show really good concepts to their work and then have crafted it beautifully to a high standard too. Digital experience would be advantageous too, more from a conceptual side - no need to do any programming! - as your initial concepts and designs would run through from traditional advertising, POS, posters through to web sites. They are looking for a top notch person, so if you have any samples of your work that could accompany your CV (only 5Mb per email please), that would assist us when reviewing your CV. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1632 2010-01-04 This award winning integrated agency in the West Midlands are looking to recruit an interface web developer to join their digital team. The developer's tasks will vary due to the variety of clients and type of work the development team produce on behalf of the Agency clients. This role would suit someone who is seeking their second job within a large organisation to advance their skillset OR someone self taught looking for their first role. The role is, essentially, to support the existing developers in their day-to-day tasks by producing high quality, standards compliant interface code for web sites: - Supporting the Interactive Designers by carrying out small amends on Photoshop files before interface build commences - Supporting the Senior Interface Developer by building, testing and despatching emails and populating pages once Proof Of Concept has been approved - Supporting the Senior Interactive Developer by resizing approved MPUs to other sizes as booked by our media department - Supporting the Technical Lead by testing sites before they go live and bug fixing as and when required - Supporting the Account Management Team by converting video files to a variety of formats for presentation use They are looking for a candidate to continually improve knowledge and skill in the key areas of standards compliant coding techniques: o XHTML, HTML5 o Semantic web o Accessibilty o CSS o Javascript (DOM) o Usability Interactive skills must include: - Thorough knowledge of (X)HTML and CSS - Ability to understand and deploy Javascript - Ability to understand and deploy PHP or similar embedded server-side scripting language - Ability to understand and deploy Flash/ActionScript or similar interactive elements - Familiarity with UNIX, Linux or Mac OS X development environments as the developers all work with Macs - Final Cut Pro experience a BIG advantage! If you think you would suit this role then apply ASAP! Benefits: Excellent Benefits http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1633 2010-01-04 This highly regarded integrated/DM agencies in Bristol are really busy, both with their existing clients and having won some new business. They are looking for a new role to recruit a copywriter to work alongside their Head of Copy to create thought provoking, original and creative copy across all of their clients. They are looking for a talented wordsmith who is able to turn their hand from conceptual headlines and campaigns through to long copy for advertising, digital or direct mail. Your book needs to show a wide variety of work and their ideal candidate would have some agency experience and bags of enthusiasm, not to forget creative talent. Please note that this client is looking for a more advertising led copywriter as opposed to a journalist as they are keen to see someone with conceptual ideas as well as long copy writing style. This is a fabulous place to work, not many people tend to leave as it's a great place to work and the creative work is second to none. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1634 2010-01-04 Creative Head - Leicestershire - £40,000 - £45,000 per annum - As soon as possible This well known agency in Leicestershire are now conducting a round of recruitment and are looking for a Creative Head with integrated experience to join them. Within the role of Creative Head, you will be creating high quality, original, creative work to a high standard of presentation. You will need a willingness and enthusiasm to support the rest of the creative department, flexibility to achieve tight deadlines under pressure and good working relationships across departments. As the Creative Head you will be responsible for maintaining the quality of Fuse Digital's work to an agreed timescale and ensure the creative solution meets the requirements of the client's brief. The role of Creative Head consists of: * conceiving, creating and designing award-winning creative solutions and excelling and promoting this standard to more junior members of the team. * managing personal timelines on briefed creative projects * supporting the Creative Director by understanding goals and creative strategy on any given project. * being involved in pitch work when undertaken This is a brilliant opportunity and one that will go quickly so apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Creative Head - Leicestershire - £40,000 - £45,000 per annum - As soon as possible http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1635 2010-01-04 This agency are now looking to expand due to increased workload and are therefore looking for an Artworker to come on board and join their team. They are looking for someone who has an eye for detail and has some experience producing print ready, error free artwork, within an open plan environment. To be considered for this role, you must: * have some experience as an artworker and be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. * have an eye for detail as most work is print based with detailed amendment briefs. * have experience in Microsoft Powerpoint and Word would be advantageous This is a great role for someone with some experience as an Artworker and is now looking to grow and further their career. Although this is an Artworker role in the first instance, there is room for career progression. If you are interested then please apply quickly to avoid disappointment as the agency are looking to recruit for this role as soon as possible. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1637 2010-01-05 Leading fashion brand is looking for an e-commerce web designer to create engaging online shopping experiences. You should have a passion for all things digital and have worked within fashion brands previously. As well as day to day responsibilities such as redesigns, updates, photo shoots, creating e-catalogues and marketing campaigns you will be key to developing the brand look and feel for on-line. Strong commercial awareness and faultless skills in Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator needed. An understanding of Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS is also essential. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1640 2010-01-12 Our client based in Richmond is currently looking for a designer to join the studio team; they are interested in someone with graphic/print and web experience. All the usual skills along with flash and dreamweaver. You will be a graphic designer first and foremost but would have designed for the web as well. Please note: the client would like to try you out first, so you will need to be available for a week or a couple of weeks before. As well as a full up to date CV and details I would also like 5/6 examples of work on PDF and 5/6 urls to have a look at and please make sure that full address and contact details are on the CV and application. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1641 2010-01-12 Our client based in Harrogate is currently looking for a mid weight packaging designer to join the team. A small design agency with some great well-established clients, very conceptual, very modern in approach and work is really nice. All the usual skills with a good background in packaging. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1642 2010-01-12 Our client-based Kent is currently looking for a designer to join the team on a 5-month contract starting in Jan. The ideal candidate will be available in Jan to start, well agency versed, will have worked on Print, Graphic and Web Design. All the usual skills http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1643 2010-01-12 Potentially the best design agency in the world is looking for a 1st Class Conceptual Art Director…They will settle for nothing but the best of the best! The ideal candidate will be an IDEA’s/ CONCEPTUAL person with incredible and award winning track record in the digital industry. They must be driven, ambitious with a core understanding of brands/branding teamed with outstanding communication skills. This role will be working within the digital team, to realise brand experiences in digital, showing how ideas based design can create arresting and emotional brand experiences in digital media! This you? Please get in touch. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1645 2010-01-19 We have a number of outstandingly credible digital agencies taking on great creatives on a freelance basis. These range from Junior designers to senior copywriters. So if your an awesome digital creative looking and available for freelance work then get in touch! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1646 2010-01-19 A new position has opened at one of London’s top digital agencies part of a huge global network. What this agency is looking for 3 key specifics for this hybrid role: 1) Strong Art Director – someone that has had seasoned experience in creative digital solutions from web, online communications, iphone apps and many more. 2) Strong front and back end knowledge – someone that has working knowledge in all or near all digital technologies including Actionscript 3. 3) Hands-on usage of the usual suspects (Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator) and possibly After Effects and 3D. Sound unreal. I know, but there is someone out there that has all of the above and can continue his/her career in an award winning team. Time to look beyond the recession, and focus to 2010. To apply please send CV and portfolio. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1647 2010-01-19 One of London's bigger digital agencies is looking for an inspiring Associate Creative Director from a copy or design background. The ideal candidate will deliver the best for this worldwide sexy FMCG brand. Want to become part of an award winning team? This position could be one of your greatest moves for years to come. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1648 2010-01-19 My client is in need of a digital art director. Are you a digital genius who's big on concepts, flawless in execution, with an eye for detail and a vision for what's possible? This agency is looking for someone who can take their digital skills to a new level. Importantly, they should be able to think outside digital as well with ideas that can travel across disciplines and borders. The perfect candidate should be able to inspire both our clients and their colleagues with the possibilities today's digital offers. They should work collaboratively and inclusively. We want them to be strong on concepting, skilled in design and hungry to play with all the new ways of getting messages to customers and sparking dialogue. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1649 2010-01-19 Top South West Agency have an urgent requirement for more high quality creative talent due to new account wins. They’re looking for someone who is a creative of the highest caliber who can take a project from a brief right the way through to finished high quality artwork. The right person will be equally as happy doing the mundane bread and butter artwork as doing concepts for a new corporate ID. You’ll be able to work from scamps/scribbles and interpret them into high quality artwork, putting your own creative slant on the job. You’ll be able to create your own concepts from a brief when necessary. You will have outstanding CS Suite knowledge, an excellent eye for composition and typography and a real love for design in general. Any additional skills in web design or illustration work would be a major bonus. This is a full time job in a rapidly expanding studio with good prospects and a really great opportunity for hard working designers who can just get on with it from start to finish. You must be serious about relocating or live locally as commuting long distances isn't an option as there’s often long hours. CVs without a PDF portfolio will not be put forward. No prima donnas! You must be just as happy doing the bread and butter work as the nice stuff. This is permanent role so only apply if you’re after a full-time role not freelance. And finally and most importantly - Are you really proud of your book and feel your work is of the highest quality? If not don’t apply for this role! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1713 2010-02-23 We are looking for someone to join our creative team to head up our premium account. The creative we are looking for should be as strong in design and branding as they are in ideas and would preferably have Group Head experience. They will have a strong design background and be well versed in working on ideas for the in-store media environment. They will need to show good business maturity, leadership and inspiration on the accounts they run. The person will oversee creative teams' work and do some creative work themselves. The person we're looking for The individual should: - be driven and proactive - award winning - be a 360 degree thinker - be as an extremely strong designer who is conceptually sound. - have a passion for design craft - be Mac literate on Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator - To present creative work to senior clients with flair and be a confident and successful seller of the work - have an eye for opportunities - got to be able to see the diamond in the rough - have experience working on FMCG brands in a retail environment - be up to date on creative opportunities that come from innovative new techniques/technologies - be able to work collaboratively with other departments be comfortable reviewing creative teams' work and giving strong, clear guidance and feedback. - have some Group Head experience (preferably on regional/global accounts but not essential). - Build a strong rapport with the creative group heads on individual brands - they will report into you. - Build a strong strategic partnership with planning and account handling as well as key clients http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1650 2010-01-19 This is a brilliant opportunity to work for a great in-house design agency who specialise in providing design work for the whole of their company's group. The role of Web Developer will mean you are responsible for the creation and further development of existing group websites according to specification, along with the development of new group websites. You will be a PHP programmer with experience of working with Content Management System driven websites. Duties and responsibilities of the Web Developer/Designer are: * to design and develop the corporate website ensuring strong functionality and optimisation * to design and develop relational database systems and their web interfaces * responsible for integrating the SQL Server database with the company website * responsible for the design of company web pages, including graphics, animation and functionality * to develop web page infrastructure and application related to pages with more advanced graphics and features Skills/Attributes needed for this role are: * experience in SQL Server and MySQL * in depth ASP, JSP, Javascript, CSS and XHTML * experience of using Adobe CS4 Web Edition, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash including Actionscript. If this sounds like a role that would be of interest to you then apply now. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1651 2010-01-19 This well known agency in Leicestershire are now conducting a round of recruitment and are in need of a Designer with integrated experience to join their team. This agency are looking for a Designer who can produce great layouts with delightful use of colour, sensitivity for type and an overall eye for aesthetic beauty. To be considered for this role, you must: * Have experience as a designer and be able to produce cutting edge designs. * Have integrated experience Apply now to avoid disappointment, as this role will be filled soon! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1652 2010-01-19 This agency are looking to grow their current studio team and so need a creative graphic designer to join them. The agency are looking for a graphic designer who is extremely creative and conceptual and can come up with ideas and concepts. There is very little corporate type, grid style design work that you would get involved in. It will all be creatively led. They are also looking for a graphic designer that can artwork their own work to a very high standard and who has experience in packaging, detail aids, web design and consumer lefleats. The agency mainly deal with pharmaceutical, agricultural and FMCG clients so experience in this would also be strongly desirable. If you are a highly creative, conceptually led designer, then get in touch asap to avoid disappointment. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1653 2010-01-19 This is a cracking opportunity to work with an agency who are growing and are well recognised for their design capabilities. The agency need a digital designer who is a confident all-rounder with a great online portfolio, to work on everything from large site builds and microsites to banners and apps. All from concept to finished product. To be considered for the role of Digital Designer, you must: * posess strong CS3 and Flash skills (Actionscript is a bonus) * have experience in HTML and CSS as well as Photoshop and Illustrator * have a good grasp of information architecture, user experience and accessibility. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a great agency so apply now. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1654 2010-01-19 Fantastic opportunity for an experienced and hands-on motion graphics designer to join a creative marketing agency. With a range of technology & healthcare clients, this agency is in buoyant mood and is expanding its digital offering. The successful candidate will have plenty of experience in designing motion graphics from concept to completion, is able to manage a variety of online & offline projects for a variety of clients, is great at presenting ideas to clients and keen to use your knowledge to assist other team members. You must have solid motion graphics design experience using CS3 or 4 (After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator), have a thorough understanding of digital media, have experience of working in a creative agency and possess excellent communication skills. If you have what it takes and want to join a great team, apply now for consideration. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1655 2010-01-19 A fantastic opportunity for an up-beat mid-weight interactive designer to join a creative marketing agency. Are you passionate about digital design? Do you love creating interactive experiences in a variety of styles? Do you want to be part of a team that cares what they create? The successful candidate will need to deliver original graphic and interactive design on a variety of client briefs, from initial concepts & storyboards to successful completion both online and offline. You will need to have creative agency experience, strong creative ideas and technical skills including Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. You will also need a portfolio of your work, showing your skills and creativity. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1656 2010-01-19 Are you a hot packaging designer with an exciting portfolio of work looking for a lifestyle change? Do you crave a genuine work/life balance without compromising the quality of your work or the status of your clients? This is an amazing opportunity to work with a team that stops at nothing to deliver the best work to a variety of high profile clients, while taking time out to pick up awards for their efforts. Moving to work with this team is not a lifestyle choice that equates to slacking off though... You will need the experience to be able to demonstrate strong conceptual thinking, manage projects, and develop more junior members of the team. If you have genuine packaging design pedigree with a portfolio that's full of original thinking, apply now for consideration. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1657 2010-01-19 West Midlands based integrated agency is looking for a Creative Director. The agency prides itself on being very strategic, offering a truly commercial and consultative service. This does mean that this might not be your typical Creative Director role... To be considered you will have a solid multi disciplinary agency background having worked across a complete range of clients with emphasis on b2b, although a mix with consumer will also be considered. Further to being strong conceptually and being able to direct work through the studio, you will also manage the account handling team helping them to develop new and existing business. The role is almost a hybrid between creative and strategy. You will need to demonstrate strong commercial acumen, ability to manage budgets and increase profitability, all whilst adding your weight to the management team. Like many business in this period of recovery, growth is top of the agenda. You will be resilient in growing the agency by monitoring internal processes, creative work and how the agency is marketed to prospects. As Creative Director you will sit closely with the MD steering accounts, new business and pitches. So not the average CD role, but an attractive proposition for the right candidate. The agency has a good profile, solid client portfolio and a tenacious determination. If you think you can make the right impression, please do get in touch. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1658 2010-01-19 A fast growing full service agency in Coventry is looking for a Middleweight Designer to join their team. With a unique pricing system which guarantees results for clients they have been able to grow at an impressive rate, doubling turnover year on year. They have a solid base of large clients across the UK and internationally. Currently the agency outsources a lot of their design and is now looking to bring more in-house for quality and cost saving purposes. To be considered will have an excellent eye for detail and a strong creative flair. You will be able to take a project from start to finish, not only producing visually compelling work but commercially viable solutions for clients. You will also be responsible for all artwork. Working closely with the Client Services Director, you will get involved with pitches and briefings - so you must be a comfortable presenter. Oh and InDesign and Photoshop will be your weapons of choice! The agency has a very friendly, relaxed yet busy and professional atmosphere - so no room for taking yourself too seriously. However if you’re looking for that next step which will both challenge you and develop your career all in a fun environment, then this is worth applying for. Get in touch. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1659 2010-01-19 All round ability to take a brief through the creative process to finished artwork. Web design skills an advantage. Strength in logo generation and understanding of corporate guidelines. Good layout skills in Quark and InDesign. Adobe Creative Suite expert. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1660 2010-01-19 We are an innovative, award winning and fast growing social rewards company helping to raise standards in areas as key as education and health. We are conceptually similar to Nectar or Airmiles, but aimed at social issues. We are very brand, technology and mobile focussed and the customer experience is our number one priority. We are looking for an excellent designer to join our team. Role will be varied, but includes brand and sub-brand development, website layout, wireframes, navigation and brochure design. Candidates with experience and a passion for user interface design and/or magazine layout would be ideal. A particular project will require character illustration to create a Flash based avatar virtual world - (Along the lines of Club Penguin, Wee Mee, Habbo, etc). http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1661 2010-01-19 Want to be working on exciting design projects for major high profile clients but still live by the sea? We are based near Bournemouth and looking for a Senior Designer to join our award winning creative team working on Retail P.O.S./Communication projects. You will have sound agency experience, experience of working with B2C clients and be competent in the Use of Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop (some 3D software and Adobe Flash would also be an advantage). If you can come up with creative ideas at the drop of a hat, and relish the thought of working with large UK retailers and Global brands, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a few examples from your portfolio. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1662 2010-01-19 Senior conceptual creative wanted for top London based global agency. The right candidate would ideally come from a copy background or have copy experience. Working in a leadership, driven position, with strong Art direction. Across sites, campaigns and mobile apps at this purely digital agency. If this sounds like you, please drop your CV and portfolio over. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1664 2010-01-25 Junior Production designer with a couple of years agency experience required. A west London based agency is looking for a hands on junior designer with strong production skills and enthusiasm as well as the potential to grow conceptually within the team. This is a great opportunity for a junior designer to join such a renowned digital agency and build upon skills already gained! No in-depth coding is needed but of course front end coding would be a bonus. Portfolios and CVs please. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1665 2010-01-25 This is a very exciting role to join a fast growing beauty company in Northamptonshire. They are looking to recruit an Art Director to continually progress all elements of the creative execution of the companies brochure, including numerous photoshoots and a very good eye for colour. They are specifically looking for someone with Image experience, working with models at castings etc capturing the emotion behind some of the shots so they can transfer this to their brochures and images on their website. This Art Director will have vast creative industry experience across numerous beauty and / or fashion brands. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: - Ability to demonstrate a strong creative flair and vision - The desire to push creativity to new levels - Extensive knowledge of the fashion and beauty industry needs - Excellent communicative and creative skills - Presentation skills in creative forums - Art direction of both model and product photography - Still life and location shoot experience essential - Experience in taking briefs from internal clients and working alongside Designers and Artworkers - Proficient in Adobe Suit CS 3/4 - Apple Mac literate The roles major responsibilities are: - Creative direction and execution of Art Direction and photography. - Thorough understanding and adherence of all production schedule and working within it This beauty company produces some very exciting creative work and delivers a very high standard of creative work . Apply for this role ASAP as you don't want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Benefits: Excellent benefits http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1666 2010-01-25 Hands on all round digital Mid-weight designer. To work across sites, campaigns and mobile apps at a west London agency. Basic flash and front end design / coding essential (not hand coding) Send CVs and portfolios please. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1667 2010-01-25 An amazing award winning agency in Surrey is after a top Senior Creative Web Designer to work with the creative team on some world famous brands. Required.... strong layout / Typography; mastery of Adobe CS3/4; Sketching/ story boarding ability; HTML/ CSS / PHP and Actionscript. Ideal candidate will have a portfolio of great UI/UX for websites and microsites for B2C campaigns. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1668 2010-01-25 One of London’s strong design and build digital agencies is looking for a competent junior digital designer for 2 weeks (possibly longer). The work will be adhoc from basic flash banner design, web amendments, email campaigns and print (Direct Marketing). The junior will need at least 1 to 2 years agency or similar studio experience, with familiarity working the style guides, templates and wireframes. This is a pure junior design position – no coding needed. Great exposure to big ‘brands’ and office banter. Essential Abode CS – Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Flash. To start immediately, please get in contact to be shortlisted. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1669 2010-01-25 ased in central London, one of the most influential fashion labels is looking for a seriously talented midweight designer to join their eCommerce team. The position will be mentored by a senior designer and as a team you'll be creating stylish online content; from updating current website, Flash advertising banners, email marketing campaigns, and the odd random print project. This fashion label is known for for creating up and coming ‘treads’ from the urban and high-end trends. The ideal candidate would have to have great understanding and appreciation for fashion to be able to communicate this through the digital arena; OR come from a strong ecommerce/retail background. With this expanding team, you’ll work in a reasonable fast paced environment with great exposure to the latest European trends. Candidates applying for this position should have at lest 3 years experience, have excellent know knowledge of Abode CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) and Flash; great attention to detail and self-motivated and disciplined. Salary from 24-28k depending on experience. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1670 2010-01-25 Junior Artworker urgently required for layout work on a wide range of journals. Using Quark to typeset text heavy pages and Illustrator to re-draw graphics and illustrations you will need at least one year's experience of artworking and excellent attention to detail. The role is starting immediately as freelance with a view to going permanent. Please send CVs and samples ASAP. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1671 2010-01-25 Online Graphic / Digital Designer required to be the central digital design resource for this expanding, international gaming & entertainment portal's marketing & design team. For this role you'll need to be an outgoing, upbeat personality with a strong sense of responsibility and a desire to understand the nature of this commercially driven business. You'll enjoy being self-motivated, are a hard worker and someone who is able to take initiative and communicate effectively with others. This is a stand alone digital design role within the marketing team. A sense of fun and a passion to develop quality design work with a strong interest in web standards, clean design and semantic code. Design responsibilities: Web Design - Ongoing Maintenance, Creation & Development of pages, skins, layouts and promos. Skills needed: HTML emails / using styles, images Flash Interfaces (action scripting a plus) / Marketing Presentations Gif / Flash Animated Banners / Online Marketing knowledge Experience of designing for print such as CDs, brochures, corporate stands and flyers is a bonus but not essential. If you are looking for a new challenge with responsibility and where your expertise is highly valued then please do not hesitate to get in touch. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1672 2010-01-25 Permanent UI designer with strong User experience skills is required for a renowned and established ecommerce site. The right candidate will be able to demonstrate IA skills with a portfolio full of well crafted UI designs. Experience of working on ecommerce sites would be beneficial. Please send CV and portfolio ASAP. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1674 2010-02-01 An exceptional, hands on Art Director with a flair for creative concepts as well as experience designing for content heavy websites for large blue-chip corporate and public sector clients is needed for this award winning digital agency that has continued to grow even through the recession. A strong focus on UI and user journeys is also required as well as an understanding of business objectives and the ability to lead a team of designers. This award winning design agency will expect you to create strong conceptual pitch work and communicate the creative vision to the client. You should be comfortable designing wireframes and leading the design process from concept to completion. In return, you will be awarded a great salary and benefits package along with a great working environment. If you have what it takes, please apply. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1675 2010-02-01 A digital designer with experience working on fashion brands and a glossy portfolio is needed on a re-design of a high end luxury fashion site ASAP. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1676 2010-02-01 A growing London integrated agency urgently requires a permanent Creative Artworker to join their team. This in an ambitious company who are making real waves in their sector. They are producing some great work for global retail clients. With a vibrant office in North London the future is looking very bright. The agency prides itself on having a fun working environment whilst working hard to produce great creative. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a creative artworker to join the company at an exciting time in their development. The role will have a heavy focus on point of sale and producing visuals in Photoshop. There will also be the opportunity to learn 3D software. It will involve working to deadlines and providing a quick and accurate artwork solution. You must be fun loving, have a can do attitude and prepared to work hard. Good communication skills as you will be expected to work alongside creatives. Previous experience in an agency environment is preferred as well as Artworking experience on POS. Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are all prerequisites. If you want to work in one of the best studios in this sector then send me your CV and samples now!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1677 2010-02-01 Once in a lifetime opportunity for a proven Senior Designer to be the lead creative in a multi disciplinary, award winning design consultancy. Having recently merged with another design consultancy, this amazing award winning design studio is looking for a Senior Designer to lead the creative output of this fantastic team of Middleweight and Junior Designers. The role is one of responsibility and as Senior Designer, you will be acting Team Head when the current Design Director is away from the studio. This is a great chance for you to prove your worth as a mentor to others and show your expertise in leading a team and producing quality graphic design projects. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Designer with thought provoking work that has an amazing idea behind each piece. Your craft skills are second to none and you are fully experienced across brand strategy, corporate identity creation and corporate communications across varying media. Don’t delay, these positions don’t come around very often http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1678 2010-02-01 One of the best agencies in the country is looking for a super talented digital designer and developer, in equal measures. To work in this small but perfectly formed award winning team, you need to have top flash skills. If this sounds like you, please apply. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1680 2010-02-16 A fantastic opportunity for a first class creative lead to join this amazing agency in Central London. You will be required to direct the creative team in the production of digital and brand communications and be responsible for the quality of work produced by them. Duties will include project management from concept to completion, translating marketing objectives into creative solutions and presenting to clients, interacting in all different areas from pitching to mentoring junior designers. Are you an amazing senior digital creative wishing to progress up the ladder? Please apply. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1681 2010-02-16 A top boutique agency are in need of an awesome 3D renderer to convert 2D designs into slick 3D imagery for a supermarket point of sale project as part of a wider branding and tone of voice project for one of their clients. 6 images will need rendering and will be used for the launch of a new project. Experience in rendering 3D elements for packaging would be ideal. You can use 3D software of your choice. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1682 2010-02-16 A leading cross platform digital agency are on the search for a Creative Senior Digital Designer who can communicate and execute an advertising campaign to work across both mobile and web. You must be a specialist in both. You also need to be centred on user-experience and interface design with experience in flash and online advertising. A great hybrid role for a diverse creative. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1683 2010-02-16 A Bristol based, rapidly growing and award winning international retail design agency are looking for an experienced middleweight designer to support the development of agency's main client. Vast POS and retail interior experience with a top design agency is required. Always on your toes and a perfectionist, you need to be confident and able to push boundaries with and challenge the client. To join this friendly and talented team, please send your CV and portfolio. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1684 2010-02-16 This super hot agency with an incredible client list are in need of a senior 3D Designer to look after their main account. With proven experience of working within retail design, you will have flawless rendering skills, a sound understanding of build processes and great attention to detail whilst being able to work fast and accurately. It is vital that you can work calmly under pressure. You must be a good communicator, able to bring your expertise to the creative process, identifying opportunities and flaws in the design and relaying them to the team. To apply, please send your CV and samples. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1685 2010-02-16 A leading London packaging production agency are urgently looking for an Artworker/ QC Manager This company personifies ambition and they are making real waves in the world of packaging production. They are striving to be the preferred packaging brand implementation agency. They provide client specific packaging production solutions using the latest software and workflow systems. The agency prides themselves on the speed and accuracy of their artwork production facility. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a packaging artworker to join the company at an exciting time in their development. The role is diverse splitting responsibility between artwork for packaging and quality control. The QC will be looking at copy, layout, colour separations and print specifications. All amends would then be corrected digitally as responsibility is taken for accuracy of all the studio output. The ideal candidate will have a background in packaging artwork from a leading production company. You must be able to provide a quick and accurate artwork solution whilst having the attention to detail and patience for QC. The work is fast moving and an understanding of packaging nuances and print process is essential. It is essential you have the ability to produce, check and verify artwork or final press ready files. If you want to work in one of the best studios in this sector then send me your CV and samples now!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1686 2010-02-17 A growing London marketing agency urgently requires a permanent Creative Artworker/ Visualiser to join their team. This in an ambitious company who believe in working hard to produce simple, effective creative making the brand the hero. They are producing some great work for global retail clients, both B2B and B2C. With a vibrant office in North London the future is looking very bright. The agency prides itself on working hard, whilst enjoying what they do. They use their advertising, PR, promotions and design skills to deliver results. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a creative artworker to join the company at an exciting time in their development. The role will have a heavy focus on point of sale and producing visuals using Cinema 4D. This position will be heavily involved in the creative process requiring design skills and a good eye for lay out. Technical artwork skills are also essential as you will be laying out artwork on cutter guides and getting files ready for print. It will involve working to tight deadlines and providing a quick and accurate artwork solution. You must be fun loving, have a can do attitude and prepared to work hard. Good communication skills are essential as you will be expected to work alongside creatives. The ideal candidate will know their FSDUs from their CUs and have commercial experience working with POS. Knowledge of Cinema 4D 3D software is essential and Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are all prerequisites. If you want to work in one of the best studios in this sector then send me your CV and samples now!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1687 2010-02-17 This well respected and award winning digital agency is currently looking for an experienced C# ASP.NET developer to join its highly skilled technical team. As a member of the .net team you will be expected to bring the discipline of software engineering at a high standard and make it work in the agency environment. The .net work that the team develops forms the backbone of all applications and pushes them beyond the lighter agencies into the domain of deep tech. You will be team player with previous agency experience adept at working alongside creatives, pms and creative technologists to produce innovative, exciting and clever work that really means something to consumers and pushes brands further An excellent, demonstrable high-end understanding of ASP.NET v3.5 in C#. You should write efficient well-documented code and understand XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and all web development and production processes. Experience, Core Compentancies & skills; * ASP.NET v3.5 in C#, with some exposure to at least one other non-Microsoft technology such as PHP, Ruby on Rails or J2EE. .Net experience must include use of compiled code-behind functionality, not just ObjectDataSource code-forward tags and the like. Familiarity with the controls in the System.Web.UI namespace and with using code-only server controls. * Familiarity with new .NET technologies; Windows Communication Foundation. * Experience of complex integration with Flash platform including HTTP Handlers and web services and remoting such as Fluorine or WebOrb. * Experience in one or more RDBMSes; Microsoft SQL Server, preferably with some exposure to at least one other RDBMS such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle or DB2 * Able to write formal technical documentation (technical / functional specs, database schemas etc) * Knowledge of developing / following database schemas, preferably in Microsofts T-SQL * Knowledge of developing / following object models (e.g. UML diagrams) * Windows Server 2003/2008 administration (IIS 6 or 7 / DNS / Domains / Gateway services) * Good working knowledge of semantic (X)HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including Ajax functionality and libraries such as jQuery * Knowledge of at least one source control system essential, preferably SVN (or CVS) with Tortoise. * Knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMSes) highly desirable * Experience of working with localised (internationalized) content/ Experience of building robust, high-availability, high-load web applications http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1688 2010-02-17 Leading big build agency seeks a savvy senior UI Designer/Art Director Producing complex yet highly imaginative web site this is an agency that is going from strength to strength winning a impressive 6 out of the last 6 pitches. Working in a dedicated team of digital designers, you will operate as lead creative/Art Director on a wide variety of design and build projects. Ranging from smaller sites to 300 page websites. You will need to have had a background in another highly technical big build agency delivering complex projects with finesse and flair. Apply now to avoid disappointment http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1689 2010-02-17 A multi channel women's fashion retailer is looking for a Creative Artworker to expand their small, friendly and ambitious marketing team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a fresh challenge with exciting projects to develop and hone their skills. Ideally, you will have experience of working to tight deadlines in an artwork production environment, with previous catalogue experience with the ability to produce a consistently high standard. Previous catalogue production experience is essential. Other musts include: Produce catalogue page artwork to a consistently high standard using Quark Xpress. Amend catalogue page artwork accurately, following instructions on marked-up page proofs Create other promotional artwork material, to support catalogues, when required. Maintain catalogue artwork templates and style sheets, in conjunction with agreed briefs and brand guidelines. Liaise with internal departments to ensure tasks are delivered to Catalogue Production on schedule. You will have: Proven catalogue layout skills (which must be demonstrated in your portfolio). Excellent Quark Xpress skills, competence in using Apple Mac OSX software and Adobe CS2 - Photoshop, indesign A self-motivated strong team player with the ability to work individually as required. Someone who has good communication and interpersonal skills, is flexible and able to work to targets in a deadline driven environment. Attention to detail and a high standard of numeracy and accuracy are essential. Excellent keyboard skills. Previous experience of working with repro agencies and passing work on press an advantage Experience of designing for the web - producing web images, customer emails and homepage images an advantage. If you feel that you have the skills required and would make a great addition to our team please email your CV with at least 3 samples of work (files to be under 1MB please). http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1690 2010-02-17 This role is with a relatively small team in Central London, working with a talented design director on a variety of fmcg brands, also getting into some more premium sectors too. This is a lovely space to work in with a down to earth attitude, that is creatively passionate and demanding of it's designers to strive to produce only the best. Unfortunately, this busy agency have no time to nurture someone from a different background other than a designer with a good level of consumer branding/packaging in their portfolio. They want to see the ideas behind the work - this is not for stylists, but for designers who start with a big idea, who craft and implement it fabulously well, but who also "get" the commercial context in which it must live and design for that - this is definitely not about having ideas for the sake of it. You must also be able to be articulate about your work - the client, the brand, the audience, the positioning, the values, the competitors, and so on. They need good thinkers - and people who can potentially meet clients as well. This is a sought after role for an agency that does not recruit very often. Good salary and benefits package for the right person. Please send packaging work samples with your CV. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1691 2010-02-17 We're looking for a full time, senior creative with (approx ) 8-10 years experience to join our creative team. The right candidate needs to be a broad creative thinker that knows what it takes to make brands stand out and be famous. They also need to have a portfolio that reflects a strong attention to detail. We work for a wide range of clients, from global brands to small start ups and charities. The right candidate will need to be a strong creative thinker that can help solve business problems in a creative way. They will need to be a decisive and articulate leader, that can offer creative inspiration to both clients and the team. They will need to contribute to and strengthen the overall creative culture of this agency. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1692 2010-02-17 Leading fashion brand are looking for a talented 3D designer to work collaboratively with in-house creative team on some international projects. This is a great opportunity to work on some innovative store launches, including windows and fixtures, from initial conceptual stages through to implementation and roll out. You will be highly creative with strong hands on skills in AutoCAD, Vectorworks and CS4. Previous fashion or retail store design is essential as is the ability to work with graphic designers and advise on best practice. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1693 2010-02-17 A Digital creative agency are looking for a senior member of a rich media team in the creation, specification, costing, production and post-production of interactive rich media and communications projects. key responsibilities: You are an original thinker who takes creative concepts and translates them into an animated and interactive visual format. You are fully conversant in all industry-standard design packages including, but not restricted to, Adobe Flash. Whether you’re making a character leap from ladder to level or integrating bespoke video with a superbly crafted interface design, you will be able to express the essence of a brand in a single gesture. Your thinking extends beyond current established formats and allows you to imagine what is, and what will become, possible in interactive rich media. Required Knowledge and skills (essential): • Interaction-focused designer with excellent, up-to-date skills in Flash (timeline- and/or scripted-animation, ActionScript and XML) • Excellent Photoshop and Illustrator skills • Accessibility and usability issues relating to site development • Quality assurance • Troubleshooting and problem resolution • Team leading and mentorship of junior team members Other desirable skills: • Good working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere (or similar industry-standard video editing tools) • Audio editing and sound design • Experience of working on mobile and/or iTV platforms http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1694 2010-02-18 Cracking opportunity for a talented Digital Designer to join one of the countries' finest agencies! As part of a dynamic creative team you'll be called upon to create stunning visual solutions (all within a digital context) for a host of leading blue chip clients. You'll be involved in various stages throughout the creative process from brainstorming and concepting brilliant ideas through to artworking banners, email campaigns to full site design (and anything in between). To apply you'll be able to demonstrate a portfolio of work which will shine from the first view. You'll be well versed in photoshop, illustrator and flash, have flair and an eye for design in an interactive setting, whilst an agency background would be the icing on the cake. In return you can expect a basic salary of between £20k- £28k (depending on experience) and the opportunity to join a thriving agency that offers excellent working conditions and prospects. Please apply now for further information supplying examples of your finest work. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1695 2010-02-18 Are you an experienced Digital Designer looking to work within one of the UK's leading Agencies? If so then keep reading. We're on the hunt for a Lead Digital Designer to work for a dynamic, multi-disciplined digital agency based in a stunning location. You'll be working for top public and private sector clients where you'll need to think on your feet in a fast moving environment. You'll play a leading role in ensuring tight deadlines are met without compromising quality or attention to detail. You'll be responsible for leading a busy team across web design projects, web solutions and troubleshooting. To apply you'll need to be a talented Digital Designer with a portfolio demonstrating quality design and creativity. You'll have proven agency experience and a sound knowledge of CSS and XHTML. It goes without saying that a passion for all things digital is essential. In return you can expect a salary to £29k, bonus, excellent benefits package and the opportunity to work with some of the country's leading digital talent and brands. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1696 2010-02-18 A global agency spanning many facets of sports, entertainment and media are looking for a talented exciting Junior designer( mid-weight). The following attributes and skills are required Experience in the role of junior to mid-level art director or designer; Experience of working in an Advertising or Design agency; Experience in the development of design and communications solutions across all media channels; A proven portfolio of high quality design and communication work. Design experience in web and online communications (e.g. websites, email, banners etc.); Development experience in HTML and Flash. Skills and Abilities Able to manage multiple projects across multiple clients, simultaneously; Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. This is a hot vacancy and this great opportunity won't be around very long...please email your CV today!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1697 2010-02-18 Top company looking for a star designer!! An experienced and talented graphic designer who is passionate about print is required to assist in the design and execution of corporate collateral and various marketing and communications pieces in line with creative briefs. A chance to work on a huge range of marketing materials DM, signage, exhibition displays and all sorts of marketing collateral, press adverts, brochures and everything else in between. Fluent in Adobe CS4, the successful candidate will have a portfolio that shows creatively strong work created for well-known and instantly recognisable brands. Technically-savvy enough to take all of the work through to artwork/print ready PDF/web based files. A track record of both design and artwork, either an agency or a very busy in-house background showing a commercial awareness is essential. Key skills: " Minimum of 3 years' experience in graphic design " Must have design agency experience " Must have proven technical experience in graphic design, and expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 3 - 4 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional) " Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for templating " Must have good understanding of file format conversions http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1698 2010-02-18 This online company are one of the most trusted and popular communications channels within their sector as well as being the largest. They are looking for a Web Designer to work for them on an initial 6 month basis to design websites from scratch, but within brand guidelines which are already in place. To be considered for this role, you should: * have experience as a Web Designer, producing the initial concept through to design * be able to work within brand guidelines of clients * have experience working with HTML, CSS, Javascript, Dreamweaver and Flash would be advantageous If you are interested in the position then please apply now as this role won't be available for long. Web Designer - Oxfordshire - £28,000 - £30,000 pro rata - 6 month contract (potential to go permanent) http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1699 2010-02-18 We are an international practice of architects and interior designers. Based in converted studios at Regents Quarter, Kings Cross, London we offer an in house graphic design service like no other. We strive to create distinguished and unique concepts, bringing fresh ideas to what we do and perfection in all we present. As one of our team has recently moved on, we have an opportunity for a talented Graphic Designer with web design skills to join us. Ideally you will have worked in a similar creative and professional environment. You will be used to working within a team but able to take individual responsibility and lead on your ideas. You will have proven ability of delivering to tight deadlines and, when necessary, can juggle several things at once while keeping a cool head and a sense of humour. You will have a portfolio that we’d want to see more of and, with an opportunity to help develop our website, a working knowledge of Flash or Dreamweaver would be useful. The work is extremely varied and will include graphics for bid submissions and presentations, marketing, publicity and events. This is a mid - senior level position, for which experience is essential. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1700 2010-02-18 Exciting opportunity to join a design & print company (est. 10 years) relaunching at a new premises in Fulham, SW6. With a minimum of 5 years experience, the applicant must be able to work across a diverse client base and manage their own projects from start to finish. Immaculate design skills and excellent Adobe CS Suite skills are required. Flash / HTML & web to print knowledge beneficial. Salary Negotiable. Please send CV. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1701 2010-02-18 Exciting opportunity to join a leading creative agency specialising in fashion brands where you will be responsible for the concept and execution of retail campaigns. You will need to have a strong combination of high-end fashion advertising experience and an understanding for how campaigns can be implemented across various retail channels. We’re looking for a strong photographic art direction folio and an in-depth understanding of brand strategy and visual development. This is an opportunity to rub shoulders with some true style gurus, international travel involved. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1702 2010-02-18 Superb opportunity for a Junior Web Designer to work on-site for a global automotive brand. Working on a new web portal system you’ll be responsible for the designing its look and feel and ensuring content is in line with corporate identity guidelines. As such you’ll need to be comfortable working within brand constraints, whilst having an ability to produce fresh, user friendly design via your ability to bring new thinking to the table. You’ll need strong design skills (Photoshop is essential, plus you’ll ideally have a knowledge of Flash), plus a good awareness of web standards and a strong attention to detail. It goes without saying that you’ll also need to be happy liaising with lots of different internal teams and will therefore have a personable nature and good communication skills. Excellent role. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1704 2010-02-22 This is a unique agency based in Exeter, with easy parking, helping a wide range of organisations improve their sales and marketing from cradle to grave. This means they get involved in every stage of the process with an accompanying variety of applications and challenges involved in the work. Design for Print, online work and beyond – all from concept to delivery. It does mean you’ll need to enjoy variety, have adaptable creative skills and an eye for detail. Photoshop and CS4 are the order of the day package wise and team work, focus and drive are the corresponding personal attributes required. If you enjoy creating design that delivers in a small but highly professional team this is the role for you. Send your CV and some creative examples to us asap. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1705 2010-02-22 A privately owned and professional services creative agency are looking for a Lead Creative to join their team. You will need to have strong Interface and Information Design skills and a passion for Typography and Layout. You will need to have solid experience of Information Architecture and Usability Design, plus a combination of Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, and Illustrator. You must possess strong communication skills, be comfortable working in a team environment and happily take the creative lead on projects. Being a perfectionist you’ll also be fluent in many different styles of graphic design and always pushing new boundaries of creativity. We need someone with passion and flair to design for some of the worlds brightest brands. In return you will get the tools to succeed and mix with an award winning team. My client award achievement and have opportunities within our global group to relocate to some of the best cities in the world. Competitive salary + bonus + healthcare and pension. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1706 2010-02-22 We are looking for an agency digital designer who is commercially experienced with interface designer, good typography and flash skills, a bonus would be someone who knows and has used after effects. You will be working for a renowned agency on some excellent brands and learning from an awesome Creative Director. If you would like to learn more about this role then please do drop me a line with your portfolio. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1707 2010-02-22 We’re looking for an experienced 3D Designer to come on board and join the expanding 3D / CGI division of this excellent company. You’ll need a clear creative flair and must be able to demonstrate a portfolio of top notch, photo quality 3D designs of both products and room designs, plus an ability to produce short animated product movies. In return you’ll be working on a host of exciting projects in a fun, relaxed studio environment, with plenty of scope for future development. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1708 2010-02-22 Imagine if you could combine the best moments of being abroad with your everyday work life? We just might have the solution… Sitting within the Design & Development department, our client is seeking a talented Flash Design/Developer to join their team based in Gibraltar. Working for a leading online gaming operator covering sportsbook, poker, casino and games, you will be involved with the design and maintenance of the company’s sports and e-gaming sites across multiple languages, as well as producing various marketing material to advertise them with. Your key responsibilities will include working closely with design and development teams to execute high-end Flash/graphic materials (i.e. banners/animated gifts) etc to meet briefed marketing promotional requirements and develop technical Flash solutions to aid progression of site and software functionality i.e. XML feeds, dynamic templates and video streaming). The main bulk of responsibility will focus on the design and development of technical solutions to meet supplied briefs, servicing marketing promotional campaigns, new website designs, new language site versions etc, research and development, air applications and video streaming and creative design lead. You will ensure work is produced to strict timescales and deadlines, quality check all personal design and production output and learn new software skills and processes as required. You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and have a sound understanding of online design principles. You will be an experienced user of Photoshop Illustrator, Flash (AS2/AS3) and Dreamweaver as well as experience working with XML feeds and creating Flash templates/banners. Ideally you will be a mother tongue Spanish speaker and have skills in Javascript, Adobe, knowledge of web-design trends and an interest in sports and/or sports betting and gaming. As a person you will have meticulous attention to detail, a positive “can do” attitude; you will be approachable, adaptable, pro-active and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1731 2010-02-26 We are looking for a senior digital designer to concept and execute ideas across multi-platforms - web, online ad, mobile and social media. This is for a small boutique agency who work with many film and entertainment clients. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1710 2010-02-22 Due to phenomenal year this award winning Integrated agency needs a brilliant Digital Designer Based in Central London this is a great agency, working enviable accounts that will get your creative juices flowing! Your role will be to thrash out creative concepts, working closely with the Lead Designer and Creative Director to come up with the look and feel on projects and then deftly deliver your ideas, whether its a campaign site, ecommerce platform or a widget. This is a great role for a MW Designer that feels unloved and unchallenged by their current role. This is a role where you will be supported, they have a huge training budget and are, due to company growth, going to develop this position into a Senior role quickly. To be considered youll need to be an absolutely amazing digital designer, having worked at one of Londons leading agencies will have given you a platform to produce challenging and diverse work. Technically youll be comfortable using Photoshop, Flash and AS2, After Effects is always a nice to have. Apply now to avoid disappointment http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1711 2010-02-22 Do you want to help one of the Worlds leading independent, international, integrated agencies propel themselves headfirst into a changing world of advertising? Being a visionary leader, you will have substantial team management experience whether in an ACD or DCD or Group Head role before, and the ability to inspire a world-class creative team to reach new heights of performance. With an unrivalled creative pedigree as a writer or AD, a book that stands out miles from the crowd, and a blazing trail of award-winning campaigns behind you, youre an integrated thinker, with the drive and ambition to enable our clients to push creative boundaries. Send us that awe inspiring portfolio immediately! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1712 2010-02-22 Flash/Actionscript Developer required ASAP by Leicester based creative agency to work on a Flash game website. AS3.0 skills essential. Required ASAP http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1714 2010-02-23 a leading London digital and direct agency are looking for a DIGITAL Creative Director superhero to head up their digital arm. With a fantastic and loyal client base featuring top brands for it's direct work, this agency is looking to expand its already impressive digital offering and take it to new heights! You'll need to be an experienced Creative Director or Art Director who specialises in all things digital - anything from large websites, email campaigns, online promotional campaigns. You'll have an exceptional focus on Usability, with a clear focus on UI and UX and ROI. You will have to be a natural born leader capable of guiding, mentoring and managing the design team as well as being excellent in client facing situations - e.g. killer pitches!! You'll be involved in the creative process right through from pitch work and concepts to final production and delivery, guiding the overall digital progress!! Grat salary and benefits!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1715 2010-02-23 A top London digital creative agency is looking for an ‘award winning’ concept team for an ongoing freelance gig. This is a pure-play digital role for a senior team would need the digital experience from mobile, rich online campaigns, web 2.0, touch screen kiosks and anything and everything in the digital arena. With many projects lined up for the next few weeks for many UK renowned brands, expect to play with big budgets – more then enough here for two people (senior art director and copywriter) to handle. Love your digital and available? Send your CV and portfolio. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1716 2010-02-23 Opportunities to join one of the UK's most respected digital agencies don't come along everyday! This is a shiny new role where you'll not only be instrumental to the delivery of incredible user centric digital solutions to the some of the worlds leading superbrands, you'll also be joining the agency at a fantastic stage of growth and development. We're seeking a skilled Information Architect with a talent for mapping content, creating accurate wireframes and user experience. As well as being well versed in IA, you’ll be a talented Digital Designer OR Front End Developer looking for an interesting varied role to combine your skills. As a Designer you will use your creative and conceptual skills to design interfaces, websites, emails and campaigns (and much more!) for exciting big name brands and if you’re more of a techie at heart, you’ll be the one bringing such designs to life in the digital world with your brilliant technical understanding and HTML, CSS and coding skills. Whether you’re a budding Designer or Developer, you’ll have a passion for creating compelling user friendly digital experiences and looking for a diverse role in a flourishing agency to drive your career forward to the next level. In return for your talents you can expect an excellent salary, second to none career development and the opportunity to join a business renowned for its fantastic working culture. This is an immediate requirement, please apply now or call for a confidential discussion. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1717 2010-02-23 This creative hub, widely recognized and referred to as one of the best in the industry, is looking for an imaginative and technically sound designer Whether its working on an iPhone app or a flash micro-site, youll always be looking to deliver aesthetically pleasing yet cutting edge work. You will have cut your teeth in one of Londons leading creative agencies, working on a variety of brands delivering brilliant rich media designs. Youll excel using Flash, Actionscript 2, After Effects and 3D Studio Max. Apply now to avoid disappointment http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1718 2010-02-23 We may shortly be looking for a versatile art director/designer on a 7-9 month contract. This role is to cover maternity leave, although there is a possibility it could go perm at the end of the contract period, and calls for a very versatile creative. The ideal candidate will need to be a conceptual designer, using scamps to communicate their ideas, as well as excellent design skills. You’ll be able to take a brief, come up with concepts, present to account director or client, develop design and take through to artwork for print/web build, when required. No web building is required. You will have experience working right across the media mix on press, exhibitions, DM, literature, web and broadcast media. Basically we want a very good all rounder. The agency likes to work with very open creatives who enjoy sharing ideas. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1719 2010-02-25 Awesome Digital Agency seeks awesome Motion Graphics Designer to led team and strategy You'll possess a portfolio that demonstrates youre a creative flair working across a variety of brands. Your skills will lie in After Effects, Flash, Final Cut Pro and 3DsMax along with working knowledge of AS2 & 3. Any additional knowledge of HTML, Javascript and XML would be great!!! Apply now to avoid disappointment http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1720 2010-02-25 A 12-month contract up for grabs working for a leading integrated agency in the Midlands, on client-site for a major automotive brand. You’ll have 1-2 years experience designing for web and managing web content and enough confidence to manage your own workload to a certain extent. We need to see creative flair through links to your work and experience of working in a digital environment on your CV. This is a great opportunity to add the best of places to work on your CV!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1721 2010-02-25 We’re a leading through-the-line ad agency with an exciting mix of clients in the healthcare and bioscience industries. You’re a well organised, motivated artworker with a thorough working knowledge of Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop as well as current production and print processes. Working with our team of art directors, you'll be as happy with ads and mailers as you are with technical brochures –so a real eye for design and meticulous accuracy are essential. There’s a tidy package and excellent job prospects waiting for the right person. Send copies of your 3 best and a CV. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1722 2010-02-25 Fantastic role for a developer looking for their next step or perhaps a step into a creative environment for a developer working client-side? Working for a small, successful and creative agency you’ll be a key member of the team, leading all web development/builds for leading FMCG brands. Projects can be static sites, micro-sites, large dbase driven or e-commerce sites, as well as i-phone applications. You’ll need plenty of experience developing front and back end in those areas as well as buckets of confidence. You’ll want to make your mark here, make a difference and grow with the agency. A beauty of a role for a professional developer who would value working in a relaxed, creative and progressive environment. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1723 2010-02-25 This integrated agency are on the lookout for a special person to join their senior team. You will be a very talented designer whose knowledge and ability will lead the quality coming out the design dept. You’ll spend an even amount of time taking on 3 responsibilities, including hands on design concept generation, directing the design teams and managing the design resource. You’ll report into the MD and work alongside the Head of Creative and Head of Digital Design to lead the entire creative and studio team. We are looking for you to be a senior designer currently, who is experienced in managing other designers and is happy to let go and lead. You’ll be inspiring, likeable, talented, calm, proactive and resourceful. This is a great role for the right person! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1724 2010-02-25 Flash guru needed to lead interactive team at top Digital agency Brilliant agency producing some amazing work, these guys are always on designers most wanted list! Working with some of the very best Flash Designers you will be constantly striving to produce more and more sophisticated apps, widgets and rich media content. You will champion best practice and be the first person to suggest new innovations or directions the team need to be heading in. You will possess an impressive portfolio that show cases your diversity and creativity. You will be comfortable producing work as well as directing others and providing guidance to the rest of the team. You will have operated at a Senior level in a digital agency before and be looking for a similar role with added responsibility and creative output. Do not miss out, apply now! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1725 2010-02-25 We’re looking for a fresh digital designer to work in a leading integrated marketing agency in the Midlands. Easily accessible from Warwickshire, Leicestershire and West Midlands. Can you teach this agency a thing or two about just what is possible with a good idea and a few pixels? We need a confident all-rounder with a great online portfolio to work on everything from large sites, microsites, banners and applications. You’ll have strong CS3 and Flash skills and a good grasp of user experience and information architecture. And what will you get in return? The chance to join a great team and work on some big names. We’d love to hear from you asap http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1726 2010-02-25 With the freelance market really hotting up, we've got particularly high demand for excellent flash designers - from simple flash banner animators to experienced rich media designers and those with advanced actionscript. We work with the best digital agencies around - all the big players amongst the NMA Top 100. If you're a fantastic designer with flash in your locker, looking for awesome freelance briefs with the best digital agencies then what are you waiting for? We've got flash freelance briefs coming out of our ears! Get in touch with your CV and portfolio of work. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1727 2010-02-25 This well respected and award winning digital agency is currently looking for an experienced frontend developer to join its highly skilled technical team. As a Junior member of the frontend development team you will be expected to have an excellent, demonstrable understanding of XHTML, CSS and Jquery/Javascript. You should write efficient well-documented code and ideally you will be comfortable working within a .net environment and in Visual Studio. You should also be au fait with all web development and production processes. Agency experience is highly desirable. Experience, Core Competencies & skills; * A passion for CSS, HTML, modern web browsers and good design principles * Pride in producing technically great work * Some knowledge of SEO * Some knowledge of web accessibility and appreciation of its benefits * Some experience with any Adobe Creative Suite applications, e.g. Photoshop * Keen to learn and further their knowledge of the above * Produce HTML emails that work in multiple readers including Outlook 2007 * Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Accessibility guidelines * Work with CSS 3.0, HTML 5, XHTML 1.1 * Knowledge of a JavaScript framework * Familiarity with issues that need to be considered when developing html emails * Dislike of css hacks, preferring code that works to quick fixes Desirable skills * Knowledge of jQuery - AJAX, animation, events * Able to create .Net Pages, Master pages, User Controls * Use .Net control library (e.g. forms) * Familiar with Web.config files * Familiar with IIS 6 or IIS 7 This is a great opportunity to join one of the best digital agencies in the country, a company that ranks in the top 10 companies to work for in the UK in a recent Sunday Times poll. You will be working in a large cross discipline creative / development department who produce cutting edge digital work across multiple platforms for a truly enviable list of blue-chip clients. There are also great benefits on offer including a contributory pension, great holiday and health care. Interested in hearing more about this exciting opportunity? Send your CV. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1728 2010-02-25 With 3+ years as a professional designer, preferably in a corporate branding environment, you are an effective, problem-solving creative with a passion for what you do. With strong experience in both online and print asssignments, you are driven to create work of beauty and breakthrough quality. You are also articulate and a good lateral thinker. A demonstrated interest in art and other cultural domains will be an asset. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1729 2010-02-25 Overall responsibility for highest quality and timely delivery for our client’s territory marketing materials including online banners, pop-ups, landing pages, emails, microsites and some development of creative for offline assets. The role also involves website localisation. Principal Accountabilities: Development & Delivery of Territory Website Content Localising and/or designing and developing online content for a specific territory including banners and buttons, landing pages, emails (including product tracks) Ensuring the quality, look and feel, consistency and user friendliness of the content developed. With your Territory / Regional Manager responsible for the quality of their domain web site ensuring all the functionality of the web site works and all English is translated accurately to the site language Ensuring quality. Testing and QA changes to the content of the territory websites; seeking agreement of the Regional Web Design Team Leader that they are fit to be uploaded. Working with the Web Design Team Leader to set priorities and deadlines on the monthly territory plan and ensure deliver to those dates. Elevate issues to the Regional Web Design Team Leader when they arise. Support – responsible for immediate problem solving as raised by the territories and within the business Manages the localisation of centrally created assets including central campaigns and IT releases Design & Usability Brand guardian for the brand in the territory. Responsible for the quality, look and feel, consistency and user-friendliness of local websites. Territory Account Management Day to day management of the territory as a “client”. Elevating issues internally within the web team and ensuring they get resolved and communicated to the territory client where applicable. Breadth of Responsibility Directly responsible for own day to day activities. Autonomy/Problem Solving & Decision Making Collaborative: Decisions over whether the web content is fit for release into local markets with the Regional Web Design Team Leader. Decisions with the Regional Web Design Team Leader to agree monthly work priorities and delivery expectations. Knowledge & Skills Unique Knowledge and Skills Previous experience in technical design and build. Good organizational and planning skills with attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills Experience at managing client relationships (including managing and delivering to deadlines). Good problem solver. Strong team player who remains calm under pressure. Highly motivated and a self starter Technical Skills Good knowledge in the following: Flash and Actionscript – essential Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator Web languages XHTML, CSS, XML Design skills – typography, colour, layout Educated to Degree level - desirable http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1730 2010-02-26 This company covers a range of retail items across the High Street and their in-house design team cover both graphic and product design. They are a large Global firm who pride themselves on effective and ergonomic design and can offer job security and a friendly team! They would like to employ a new mid-weight designer who has some retail or fashion experience and is also comfortable being hands-on with artwork. (Whilst this position is creative, they will need to see evidence of artworking on your CV) You'll need to be living within a commutable distance to their offices in Essex and have experience within design for fashion and retail - either as a client or as an in-house team member. Their work ranges from product labels, banners, packaging, POS and tags. You must have experience of working with these types of projects and be able to present your ideas to the client. You may be expected to turn your hand to product photography, so any experience in this area would be beneficial. A positive approach, excellent communication skills and a great eye for detail are essential. We'll need to see your CV before disclosing any more information about this position, so please apply if you think it suits! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1733 2010-02-26 Silver is a creative agency based in Cheltenham. We launch super brands to be, and strengthen the bonds between those that are established and the people who love them. Our strategies and marketing communications have delivered success, through a combination of market intelligence and international experience, for some of the world's largest companies, including Cheviot, Cisco, LINPAC and Logica. We are looking for a middle weight creative powerhouse to strengthen our team still further. You will need loads of energy, ideas and all the software skills we'd expect. Smart digital marketing abilities as well as a good experience of good marketing practice and design for print required. An exciting and fab career awaits the right applicant. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1748 2010-03-04 My client a boutique agency in zone 1 need a senior creative to lead and guide the team, not only being conceptual but also hands on with a strong portfolio. if this sounds like you and you are available immediately please give me a shout!! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1734 2010-02-26 We have professional photographers all over the country who visit properties to obtain a variety of marketing material such as digital photographs, detailed floor plans, energy performance certificates, virtual tours or videos. Here at HQ we pull all these elements together and send them out to customers for review or approval. JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently looking to recruit a mid-weight artworker to join our graphics team. General artworking duties will include: • Working within a range of software applications including Indesign, Illustrator and Pageflex Studio to produce brochure layouts and other artwork. The majority of our work is largely templated in accordance with clients’ marketing guidelines but you will still need to make intelligent design decisions working within these guidelines to accommodate the requirements of each job. We also undertake bespoke brochure design work so you will be called upon to exercise your creative abilities as well. • Image optimisation and retouching - adjusting photographs for colour, exposure, barrel distortion and adding blue sky where necessary to make a more pleasing end result (note we work exclusively on PC, not on Mac). You will need an eye for detail and colour. SKILLS AND QUALITIES What should you be good at? • You must be proficient using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator (this is an essential requirement, so if you are not, don't apply). • Any web design skills would be advantageous, although this is not essential. • You will need an eye for detail. An excellent understanding of English and grammar, both spoken and written, is essential. • You must be able to work quickly and to a high standard. • You must be flexible and willing/able to try new things when required. Salary is dependent on experience/abilities of the successful candidate but guideline £18,000 - £23,000 p.a. plus bonus scheme after a 6 month qualifying period. Please send a covering letter, up to date CV and any relevant work samples ASAP. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1735 2010-02-26 Our Staffordshire based client are currently on the lookout for an experienced Web Designer/ Developer. You will provide technical and creative leadership across the brand websites as well as taking responsibility for the development and execution of creative concepts. In this role you will use your knowledge and experience of driving strong on-line brand presence by taking charge of the development and execution of creative concepts, supporting the brand strategy and delivering commercial objectives and on-line traffic. This role requires strong experience of design for web and print with sound front end development skills as well as the ability to use Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Actionscript and HTML to a high standard. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1736 2010-03-02 5-6 Week Contract. Looking for a talented PHP Developer with good knowledge of API feeds to work on a very cool project for a well known agency. This one's to start ASAP! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1737 2010-03-02 This fun and vibrant boutique agency is punching well above its weight and winning pitches from the so called big boys of the industry. This is an agency that doesnt hothouse its creatives and believe the designers are mere production staff. When a new brief comes in everyone, and I mean everyone, is invited to a brainstorming session to come up with the creative concept. You will have worked in a top 50 digital agency, producing imaginative and diverse websites and campaigns. You will be comfortable setting the creative direction in your work and will be a consistent digital designer with a strong body of work. Your skills will lie in Adobe CS3 and Flash, any additional knowledge of or exposure to print work, Degree or otherwise, is a huge bonus. At this level your designs will be incorporating IA and User Experience, so any examples of your work that echoes this ethos is very important. Dont delay, apply now! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1738 2010-03-02 This is one of the UK’s most exciting integrated creative agencies and it is now in need of some serious Digital Design talent to play a key role in the agency’s future development. With digital playing an ever increasing part of what they do, they’re after someone with creative flair and technical know-how to work closely with the Creative Director to really drive their digital proposition forward. In this role you will take the lead on all things digital creating exciting solutions such as websites, online campaigns, content and applications for a range of client names. You’ll deliver conceptual designs that surprise, delight and push boundaries whilst carefully considering brand values. With careful site mapping and ingenious information architecture, your designs won’t only look good but they’ll work and flow with ease too. You’ll liaise directly with your clients, advising on technical and creative amends and results to ensure a happy and timely conclusion is met, every time. To get their heads turning you’ll need a solid agency background and a glowing portfolio demonstrating not only your creative digital talents but your personality and dynamic approach too. You’ll be a strong communicator at home in a client facing role with the ambition and initiative to really make this role your own. They’re open to ideas as to whether you join them initially on a contract basis or go straight to permanent, what’s important is they find the perfect fit for the future. In return you can expect a salary of up to £30k depending on experience. So if you think you can be as passionate about their work as they are then please get in touch today with your CV and beautiful work examples! http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1739 2010-03-02 This Richmond based digital agency are now looking for a new senior designer to join their highly experienced team. They have a great client list full of many interesting and renowned brands, also with offices in San Francisco. This is a great opportunity to work for a truly awesome digital agency. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1740 2010-03-02 Understanding of code AS3 http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1741 2010-03-02 Fancy the idea of joining a handpicked team of digital experts charged with producing award winning digital solutions? Look no further, things genuinely don’t get much better than this… We’re on the hunt for the West’s freshest Flash and Static Digital Designers who’ll be offered the chance to join early doors and play a key role in the future of this UK leading agency. With a client oozing world leading global brands you’ll bring fresh creative talent to projects that you’ll be immersed within from day one. To apply it is imperative that you offer a portfolio of fresh, creative brilliance that’ll make us sit up at first glance and have a passion for all things digital. You’ll have to take our word that these roles don’t come around every day. You’ll be working in brand new offices kitted out with latest technology. You’ll be offered second to none career opportunities and have some of the West’s finest digital minds around you to support and mentor your success. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1742 2010-03-02 One of the biggest gaming websites is after an amazing permanent flash games designer, you would be responsible for delivering high-quality creative solutions for all brand elements of the business, executing briefs from conceptual design all the way throught. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a designer; expert graphic design ability; flash; photoshop & Illustrator and have the ability to work under pressure. This you? Please apply. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1743 2010-03-02 Please apply for more information. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1744 2010-03-02 Freelancer Designer wanted for next week for Flash banners for “Sherddies” URGENT http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1745 2010-03-02 My client, a leading online gambling company are looking to hire an awesome flash games designer. They need someone with excellent interactive design for full-screen broadband games with unrivalled interactivity and realism. You'll need to be highly motivated with a great creative flair. Ideally you'll have good agency experience as well as great communication and presentation skills. You're role will involve the design of flash games on a browser based environment and graphic enhancement of current games portfolio with a focus on usability. If your the online games designer who's ideal for this role get in touch. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1746 2010-03-02 I am looking to speak to freelance application designers for a 4 week contract, could potentially roll on. Please email me your portfolio for a full briefing. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1747 2010-03-02 One of the UK's leading advertising agencies is looking for a long term freelance artworker to join their team in their offices based in Buckinghamshire. You will be working on a range of high profile clients producing slick and stylish Direct Mail various advertising projects and posters. You must have a good working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of InDesign is also advantageous. This is a great opportunity for a mid to senior level artworker to get some regular work over the next few months or for some one who is out of work and looking to fill some work gaps in between perm roles. Paying £18 to £20 per hour LTD. Closing date Friday the 5th of March. Please send your CV and examples of your work. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1749 2010-03-04 Print layout designer needed for fashion catalogue. A large retail/ecommerce brand is looking for help on the redesign of their a/w catalogue. The right candidate must have fashion experience, strong Photoshop and be available asap for a couple of months. Open to both remote and in-house work. If this sounds like you please send your CV and work samples. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1750 2010-03-04 Are you driven by design? Do you live, breathe and sleep kerning and leading? Are your layouts the epitome of slick design? Then, we want you. We’re one of the UK’s most successful integrated agencies, full of talented people, busy as hell on the highest profile accounts. That means a huge opportunity for the right person, who won’t be the boy or girl who wants to leave at six every night. We’re looking for brilliant designers. You don’t have to be ultra-experienced, but ultra-talented is a must. If you can take a brief, bring concepts to life, create visual tones of voice and work independently to produce cutting-edge design – we want you here. We need to know you have top notch Mac skills, an understanding of layout, an ability to visually control information, a sound knowledge of typography and the expertise to craft your layouts to perfection. In other words – you need to be slick hot. If you can offer all this, along with a good temperament and a sense of humour – send your PDF CV and samples. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1751 2010-03-04 Is there a drawer above than the top drawer? I'm not sure but if your a Digital Art Director and that's where your work belongs then this is the role for you!! My client, a top Digital Agency based in London who's focus is digital comms work, are looking to recruit an awesome Digital Art Director. You must have great experience coming up with concepts for exciting and engaging digital campaigns. Your work should span across an array of digital comms projects - Websites, Microsites, Interactive Flash Banners, Applications, Games and Rich Media. Experience with Flash, Actionscript 2/3, AFX and any video-editing are key. Experience with Automotive clients highly preferable!! You should be comfortable leading and mentoring the more junior members of the design team as well as performing in client facing situation. You should also be prepared to be involved from concept through to final production whilst being involved in a hands-on manner as and when required. Get in touch. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1752 2010-03-04 Leading advertising agency currently seek strong Designers with strong typography and ability to take from scamp through to finished artwork. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years experience working within advertising agencies. Immediate start. http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1753 2010-03-04 Leading FMCG company looking for an enthusiastic, versatile individual to assist the Marketing Director, Web Manager and Product developer with digital artwork across a range of categories. Key areas/tasks: • To assist all areas of the Sales & Marketing function with conceptualising and creating artwork for catalogues and posters • Assisting Web Developer with key designs and online content / maintenance • To assist Product Developer with retouching images as required • To project manage individual workload Requirements: • You will have excellent attention to detail and able to operate a Mac using QuarkXpress, Photoshop, In Design and Illustrator • Working knowledge of publishing processes and artwork preparation for print • Ability to manage and prioritise multiple workloads with a flexible approach to work • Passion for designing digital media • Excellent communication skills • Flexible approach to work http://www.creativesync.co.uk/rssredirect.php?jid=1754 2010-03-04