Job description
Overnight Motion Graphics Designer – Good Morning Britain
Office/Studio based, London
12 Month FTC
Would you thrive as part of the dynamic ITV Good Morning Britain team that wakes and informs the nation every weekday?
Are you a Motion Graphics Designer, a night owl with a passion for news, current affairs and entertainment. Would you enjoy playing a key role in the programme output, working in a vibrant newsroom in the hours leading up to live programme transmission. If you are, this exciting new Night Designer role we have created specifically and exclusively to work overnight on GMB could be for you.
We are looking for a Night-time Graphic Designer to work overnight on ITV’s award winning breakfast programme Good Morning Britain. As part of the vibrant ITV Daytime Design team you will report to the Head of Design and work alongside other Designers & Lead Designers who will work nights on a rotating shift pattern.
Qualities & Skills required:
- Keen interest in news & current affairs.
- In depth knowledge of GMB & the programme’s output
- Attention to detail
- Excellent design skills
- Calm under pressure in a high energy environment
- Experience in live programmes (ideally news)
- Excellent typography & infographics skills
- Can-do attitude
Abilities & Characteristics required:
- Passionate communicator and team player who can take ownership of their work and thrives in a live broadcast environment.
- Confident in presenting and explaining ideas
- A can-do attitude, able to cope with tight deadlines and remain creative under pressure.
- An outstanding eye for detail and accuracy.
- Enthusiastic and proactive in maximising the contribution of the ITV Daytime Graphics department.
- Professional approach to cost, time and deadlines.
- Ability to grasp the needs of the programme teams and provide creative solutions.
- Exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to develop positive working relationships.
- Keeps abreast of emerging technologies particularly design programmes.
- Proven ability to work successfully both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Accept critique and guidance from H.O.D, Lead Designers and Senior Programme teams.
- Ability to manage and take ownership of workload.
Minimum Criteria:
- A proven track record working as a motion Graphic Designer within the broadcast industry which can be displayed using a portfolio and showreel of work.
- In depth operational experience of Adobe software – After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator essential. Knowledge of Cinema 4D and Avid Maestro an advantage.
- Experience of working in a live studio environment. Live News experience would be ideal.
- Experience of working to strict transmission deadlines.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th April 2023
Salary Range: £35k-£40k
Please note: The above salary band is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer term salary commitment for the role
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.
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.
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. We encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything, our email is [email protected]