About The Role

The Designer role is a fixed term opportunity based on a project withing the arts & culture sector. The designer will work closely with the Digital team in the development, implementation and delivery of marketing, advertising & social media design material, corporate brand and communication tools. He will be responsible for generating creative design ideas, developing visual communication concepts. This role is a fully seconded role at the client side.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Designs and develops multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animation, video, sound and/or content for clients’ use in presentations, video productions, multimedia programs, websites, and other electronic media.
Works with clients and project team to review and recommend design options, functionality, and programming needs.
Designs Web interfaces; develops layout design and concept, selects and secures appropriate illustrative materials to be used, create engaging animations using After Effects & other animation applications.
Creates visual representations of concepts and ideas.
Create clear content structure and categorization.
Translates business needs, business requirements, and technical capabilities into designs that are visually exciting, audience-centered, and emotionally engaging
Identifies problems and executes effective solutions

Requirements

BA/BFA in Design, or strong portfolios showcasing your creative thinking process as well as visually compelling, practical and emotionally engaging design work
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office
Strong time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
Keen ability to take criticism and incorporate feedback to make your designs better
Positive and enthusiastic attitude to pursue atypical ideas that inspire action
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Strong design style and ‘solution’ driven creative skills, with a flair for art direction and animation.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.