creative manager Greater Manchester
Job description
Want to make a difference in design? TfGM is working to make transport across the city region the best it can be for everyone. Every Journey. Every Day. We are looking for someone to join our in-house design studio, helping us fulfil our goal to produce the best work possible for the network and internal clients. You will be working with a diverse range of both print and digital projects, delivering artwork to a high standard and within various specifications.
Your role
As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the Design Leads and wider team to interpret briefs and produce work which aligns with our brand and campaign guidelines. You’ll also line manage and be a source of inspiration and guidance for a Junior Creative Artworker. You will need to take part in creative briefings and production meetings – particularly w.a lot of artwork is required. T.is plenty of variety in our work, from reports to social media assets and even presentations, all of which will require your firm grasp of production specifications, end use and eye for detail. Most importantly, you’ll need to be able to take direction and feedback, whilst also stretching your creative muscles to produce artwork that meets and exceeds expectations.
Who are we?
We are TfGM – keeping Greater Manchester moving. Every journey. Every day.
- The public body looking after transport in Greater Manchester, helping to make transport work for everyone, with real-world impact through our work.
- A vibrant multi-disciplined inhouse design studio in the heart of the city centre, within a widely recognised and respected brand.
- A fast paced studio environment with flexible working arrangements and a focus on wellbeing.
- A close-knit group of creatives who aim to produce effective, engaging designs that hit and exceed briefs.
Transport for Greater Manchester’s Design Studio is crucial to delivering the mayor’s vision of an integrated transport network – the Bee Network. Our creative eye watches over all visual elements of the organisation’s activities, whilst working to deliver assets across a wide range of mediums. With projects ranging across digital and print, we thrive under quick turnarounds and pride ourselves on our ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
You can find out more information about this opportunity via our Role Profile.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has a background either agency or client-side, who will bring a strong portfolio and track record of delivering a wide range of creative artwork solutions. You will combine creative vision and talent with experience of leadership within a busy design studio. You’ll need to be a quick thinker, able to work reactively whilst keeping a level head about priorities and other projects. An organised, methodical thinker with a variety of experience across digital and print, you’ll be a real team player with a keen eye for detail who wants to make a real difference through their work.
What we can offer you
This is a permanent position that would be ideally suited to someone looking to take their next steps in their artworking career, as well as gaining management experience. You’ll be joining a specialised studio and benefit from a generous perks package. We’re a friendly and supportive team with plenty of opportunities for collaboration and development, with access to LinkedIn Learning and the opportunity to attend conferences and events that will help grow your creativity.
You will also receive:
- A salary of £37,435 - £41,892 per annum depending on experience
- 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
- Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
- Generous pension scheme contributions
- Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, w.essential to the role
- We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required
To apply please submit your CV ensuring you provide a link to your portfolio within your CV. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.
For more information on working for TfGM including details on our Guaranteed Assessment scheme please visit www.tfgm.com/careers
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
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