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Graphic Artist

Coronation Street

Permanent, Full Time

Manchester

Closing Date: Sun 26th Feb 2023

Why you should join us…

We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can't get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in… and we do all this through the power of creativity.

We will be a digitally led entertainment and media company that creates and brings brilliant content to audiences, wherever, whenever and however they choose.

This role entails…

Coronation Street has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Artist to facilitate the smooth-running of the Graphics Design operation. You will generate artwork and produce all graphic and printed material required for action and dressing purposes relevant to the script requirements and Design brief. You will work with a variety of Art Directors, Standby Art Directors and Props teams alongside the Production Designer & Supervising Art Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and create prop graphics using a variety of computer software and materials.
• Liaise with Clearance team re copyright; legalities etc.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with specialist suppliers.
• Liaise with various production personnel such as the Head of Design; Art Directors; Standby Art Directors; Props and Dressing crews.
• Operate and maintain specialist equipment & printers.
• Possess a high degree of creative and organisational skills with precise attention to detail.
• Produce and be responsible for the safe application of graphics as required e.g. on boards and also on to vehicles.
• Create digital graphics for on-screen use on a various range of technical equipment.
• All other associated duties in connection with the creation and production of Prop Graphics.
• Day to day contact and dealings with a diverse range of internal and external production personnel from a wide range of production disciplines.
• Apply Graphics to props and present them ready for filming to a high standard.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and identify and adapt to new technologies.
• A commitment to a sustainable approach to graphic design works.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

Minimum role criteria:

• Flexible approach to work and working hours.
• Experience working in a pressurised work environment, delivering to tight production deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of computer image manipulation and graphics techniques.
• Proven experience of a minimum of 12 cumulative months working as a Graphic Designer in Television drama.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and ability to proficiently use design software - illustrator & Photoshop.
• Excellent proven track record of a wide range of Graphic Design projects.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people and as a Disability Confident Leader if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee you’ll get to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

The Key role criteria is as follows:

• Possess a high degree of creative and organisational skills with precise attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight production deadlines.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Creative flare.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything... our email is [email protected].

We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance

We reach millions of people everyday, that’s why having diverse talents and being an organisation where colleagues feel included is crucial to us. We have various networks who celebrate and support our colleagues. We try to embed an inclusive mindset in everything we do.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.