At Out of the Ark Music our vision is for songs for the whole of life, and a world alive with singing. One thing our team all have in common is that we believe in the power of music to change the lives of children and, well... everyone! If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, you can check out our current job vacancies below.
DESIGNER
Part-time: 4 days per week role, based either remotely or at our office in Hampton
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: Based on experience. Request on application
We are seeking a Designer to support our wider design team across our Publishing, Marketing and Development, Education & Partnerships departments. Working with our Junior Graphic Designer and Creative Lead you will be at the heart of design, creativity and output within the three departments.
You will bring ideas, energy and solid design skills to any task, from concept development through to implementation. You'll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and help shape how our customers see our brand by; producing effective and engaging design across a broad range of projects including print communication, advertising, design for web, social media assets, product cover design (including books and CDs), book setting and product-related digital assets, animations and supporting concept development for video/photo shoots. You will be confident about your design choices and be able to communicate them to team members.
If you love colourful design, have a keen eye for detail, are organised, practical and creative, this could be the job for you!
You will have three to five years of relevant experience, with proven experience of working collaboratively with design team members.
You will be an excellent communicator, an experienced illustrator, and have proven experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop.
You will have an appreciation of good typography. UX and UI design experience is preferable but not essential.
Experience with Axure, Figma or equivalent is preferable but not essential.
Sketch and After Effects skills are a bonus but not essential.
To apply for this role
Please submit your CV and covering letter to georgia@outoftheark.com outlining your experience and some examples of recent work you're proud of (PDF or link to portfolio). Closing date for all applications is 6th May 2024. Interviews will be held in Hampton, Middlesex shortly afterwards.
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Full-time Role: 5 days per week, based either remotely or at our office in Hampton
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: Based on experience. Request on application
We are seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support our wider design team across our Publishing, Marketing and Development, Education & Partnerships departments. Working with our Designer and Creative Lead you will be producing effective and engaging design across a broad range of projects including physical product (book & CD), marketing, advertising, web and social media. You will be eager to learn and develop your design skills, whilst bringing ideas, energy and enthusiasm to any design task you are involved with. You will be confident about your design choices and be able to communicate them to team members. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to produce work to required deadlines and will be happy to communicate progress.
If you love colourful design, have a keen eye for detail, are organised, practical and creative, or you are in illustrator who is keen to expand your skillset, this could be the job for you!
You will have one to two years of relevant experience in a design role, or a Design Graduate with an upper-class degree.
You will be an excellent communicator and have some experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop, and will be eager to learn more!
You will have an appreciation of good typography.
Sketch and After Effects skills are a bonus but not essential.
To apply for this role
Please submit your CV and covering letter to georgia@outoftheark.com outlining your experience and some examples of recent work you're proud of (PDF or link to portfolio). Closing date for all applications is 6th May 2024. Interviews will be held in Hampton, Middlesex shortly afterwards.
