Designate Communications

Mid-weight Digital Designer

andy — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:25:32 +0000

For this role you will be required to:

Have a sound understanding of design & delivery of digital marketing
Have commercial design experience in graphics software applications, techniques, and tools
Be proactive and able to manage your own time to ensure delivery of projects within tight deadlines.
Be an original thinker who provides high-level client service; develops, and implements new and innovative solutions
Have good communication skills (graphical, verbal and written).
Be an enthusiastic team player.
Have a keen eye for quality and attention to detail.
Have a flexible approach and be able to cope with several projects at any one time.
Be able to manage your time and projects effectively.
Knowledge of user-centred design, page layouts, rich media, IA, typography,
Work with art director, designers and developers to inform and realise creative concepts
Mentor junior members of online design team
Up-to-date knowledge of advertising trends, market developments and emerging technologies

Be extremely proficient in the latest versions of:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Be proficient in:

Dreamweaver
Macromedia Flash

Report to the Head of Digital Design

Send your cv and some examples of your work to recruitment@designate.co.uk.

P&O Ferries Escape the Rat Race with Designate

andy — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:38:33 +0000

We’ve just launched an innovative, brand new campaign for P&O Ferries. It targets London commuters on their way to and from the daily grind at work. Working with animation legends Aardman, we have created a comic rat character who escapes from his humdrum existence and makes a dash for freedom to the Continent with the hassle-free assistance of P&O Ferries.

You can catch it on digital escalator panels at a whole range of underground and overground stations in London and it’s also being supported by a two week press campaign in thelondonpaper.

Sunsail appoints Designate in brand revamp

andy — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:37:35 +0000

Designate has been appointed to re-brand customer facing communications for Sunsail, the yacht chartering and holiday club specialist. The campaign begins with a revamped identity for flagship customer magazine Waterlines, taking two separate publications and aligning them to the newly created central brand identity.

The campaign will feature a more lifestyle led approach to life on the water, focussing on key club and charter activity, news, key events and customer relevant information and is the initial lead customer focused marketing activity for the overall Sunsail brand.

Copywriter

andy — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:51:44 +0000

Creative genius required. We need someone who’s good with words. You’ll be as comfortable knocking out a TV ad as writing online content. You’ll have an ear for radio and tone of voice and eye for everything from proofreading to brand guidelines. On, off, through, above, below - whatever line it is, you’ll be at home on it. You’ll be as comfortable working on your own as you will with our team of art directors and designers.

Ability to spell and write better ads than this one a major advantage. Agency experience wouldn’t go amiss either.

Send your cv and some examples of your work as pdfs to recruitment@designate.co.uk using ‘Yes, I can write and everything’ as a subject line.

Senior Art Director

andy — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:49:02 +0000

Major talent wanted to work alongside Head of Copy, Copywriters and Creative Director. Motivated, Award-winning and raring to go, you’ll have the ability to create fresh, challenging, yet insightful creative solutions.

You’ll be comfortable liaising with clients, directing photographers and film directors as well as providing clear direction and advice to the design team.

Attention to detail, the ability to visualise concepts and an excellent eye for what looks great on a page is a must, as is the ability to oversee projects from brief to finished product. You’ll also be able and willing to make the tea.

If you’re looking for a challenge at an agency that’s seriously on the up or confident you can make the step up, amaze us with your jaw dropping portfolio.

Send your CV and some samples of your work as PDF’s to recruitment@designate.co.uk using Senior Art Director as the subject line.

Senior Print Designer (leading to Head of Design)

andy — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:47:46 +0000

Seriously talented Print Designer wanted to work alongside the Head of Copy, Copywriters, Art Directors and Creative Director as well as taking responsibility for the design, development and production of all original concepts.

You’ll have a superb eye and awesome attention to detail as well as top level agency experience in Photoshop, InDesign, Quark, and Illustrator. You will also ideally have a good understanding of digital media and excellent knowledge of the print production process.

The ability to liaise with account teams, clients and art workers is a must, as is the ability to visualise concepts and to mentor junior members of the team.

If you’re looking for a challenge at an agency that’s seriously on the up or confident you can make the step up, amaze us with your jaw dropping portfolio.

Send your CV and some samples of your work as PDF’s to recruitment@designate.co.uk using Senior Art Director as the subject line.

Strategist

andy — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:46:24 +0000

If you are inspired by brands and advertising, curious about consumer behaviour and are driven by strategic challenges then we have the perfect role for you.

Designate is looking for a medium weight strategist to join our strategy department. The core purpose of this role is to develop insightful and innovative communication strategies for the full portfolio of Designate clients. This role requires a range of skills and experience - from a high level of corporate brand strategy to campaign level communications planning. The strategy department is a new and fast growing component to our offering and this is a unique opportunity to use your strategic skills and add significant value to this part of the business.

Account Manager

andy — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:45:51 +0000

Are you an experienced Account Manager looking for a role that will give you plenty of room to grow your experience and responsibility?

We are in search of an Account Manager with both on and offline experience. You’ll be committed to delivering excellent client service, as well as being passionate about great creative and keen to develop the accounts that you work on.

This is a great opportunity for the right person, so if you’d like to join our growing team please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@designate.co.uk including the job title in the subject line.

Designate takes three Silvers for P&O Ferries at CIMTIG’s annual awards

andy — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:54:38 +0000

We are rather proud to announce that our great creative has won more awards - this time at the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Travel Industry Group’s annual awards.

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TV family story inspires island breaks

andy — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:18:09 +0000

Earlier this year we produced a new TV commercial as part of our wider summer campaign for Wightlink Ferries that included radio and local press ads.

It told the involving story of a typical family and their day out on the island, taking in some of the main attractions. The ad encouraged families to take their kids to the Isle of Wight on a short summer break, while making it clear that the best value way to make such a trip is by Wightlink.

The ad was shot over three days and delivered real impact on a very tight budget, proving that you don’t always need big bucks to be effective.