graphic designer London, England
Job description
Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to briefs with creative solutions and be on hand to pick up quick turnaround projects (in very rare cases it may be required on same day).
- Create and/or adapt the following content: social media posts, e-comm content, PR mailers, print ads, leaflets, digital & web banners
- MUST HAVE EXPERIECE: At-home photography/videography set-up, for shooting beauty products to be used across social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook etc). Create TikToks/Reels for beauty products.
- Adapt existing content for multiple countries worldwide, this will require excellent knowledge of Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Beneficial but not necessary: Good knowledge of AfterEffects to create and/or adapt a wide variety of video & animated content to be used for marketing campaigns.
- Ability to stick to brand guidelines and not deviate the creative unless specifically asked to.
- Act as a brand guardian, ensuring the creative & brand TOV is upheld across all assets & touchpoints.
- Estimate will be aligned before work begins.
Skills & Experience Needed
- A degree in a creative communications type discipline.
- 4+ years' experience in a creative role.
- Have experience working with Adobe Creative Suite particularly Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Photography & videography skills suitable for creating beauty related social media content.
- Knowledge of After Effects is beneficial but not necessary.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- A creative mind-set and the drive to bring to life different creative ideas.
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)
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