Midweight Designer

Job Description

MIDWEIGHT DESIGNER

Location: Prestbury, South Manchester (Hybrid working)

About Us...

Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two adorable kittens. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.

Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look-out for the people who can contribute to creating great work. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.

We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Midweight Designer to come and join us. Armbands optional.

The Part You’ll Play…

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Designer to work on one our key accounts – a premium consumer brand. Working closely with Art Directors, Copywriters and Account Managers you will create visuals to the appropriate level of crafting from initial concept to finished stages.

You’ll be joining our highly talented Creative team responsible for creating original, visually challenging design work. Working on cross channel campaigns you’ll bring your visual design skills to the fore, to ensure the work we create truly delivers for our client.

It’s an exciting opportunity for a Designer who enjoys having the creative freedom to bring ideas to life. You’ll have the opportunity to present your ideas to clients whilst working closely with our Production and Account Management teams.

As Designer You’ll Bring…

We’re looking for a Designer with a portfolio who can demonstrate:

Creative flair, exceptional typography and design skills plus meticulous attention to detail

Ability to proactively suggest creative solutions to briefs

Experience working with premium / luxury brands would be advantageous – either agency or clientside

Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines

Strong team ethic with the ability to work collaboratively

Thorough understanding of Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

As Midweight DesignerYou’ll Have Access To…

A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.

The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.

An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer).

The Truth… 

Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.