Junior Creative London, England
Job description
Junior Creative - Fixed Term Contract
Westgate House;, 43-55 The Vale; Acton
London, GREATER LONDON, W3 7RR
United Kingdom
We are trailblazers that re-defined our industry and we need talented team members to unleash the Merlin Magic, by casting our spell far and wide. Welcome to Merlin Magic Making, the creative heart of Merlin Entertainments.
We’re a place that makes magic. Magic that gives millions of people fun, thrills and memorable experiences. We’re the thinkers, dreamers, doers and achievers whose job it is to create and deliver world-class new attractions, hotels and major investment projects, as well as manage the extensive real estate assets of one of the most exciting companies in the world.
We are looking for a Junior Creative to work alongside our Creative Leads, on a fixed term contract until October 2024. You will have the opportunity to be part of our unique in-house Creative team where we design and deliver world-class attractions globally. We are looking for someone who understands the initial creative concept process with lots of ‘blue sky’ thinking and the ability to collaborate and unlock creative thinking.
This role will be based at our Acton Studio in London, with a salary of up to £23,000 + attractive Merlin benefits.
About the Role...
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Assist Creative Leads in evolving the guest experience on their nominated attractions to ensure excellent KPI’s.
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Proactively research new attraction ideas and innovation, to ensure the Creative Team has the very best information to drive the business forward.
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Participate in “brainstorms” as required to challenge thinking on their brands, ensuring the brand is always fresh and rejuvenated.
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Use various techniques to create visualizations or 3D illustration
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Assist the Creative Lead in developing the concept through theming booklet through to on-site installation where required.
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Proactively seek to improve own skills and knowledge of Creative operation.
- Have an eagerness to learn from the Creative Leads to develop a creative skillset.
About You...
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An eagerness to learn from the Creative Leads to develop creative skillset
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Passionate about creativity in all its form
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Interest in developing creative skills across idea generation, art direction and design
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Eye for detail and quality
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Loves getting stuck into a challenge
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Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
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Good systems skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Excellent organisational skills (prioritizing, time management, record keeping, follow-ups).
- Must be able to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, effectively multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment
We offer a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented team of creatives who are passionate about what they do. If you are ready to start your career in the creative industry and want to work for a company that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now and let's create something amazing together!
The Benefits…
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 20 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability or a medical condition, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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