Job at a glance
The Phoenix is looking for an experienced, hands-on Lead Designer to join our creative team and help deliver and develop our visual identity across the weekly comic, marketing, merchandise, digital platforms and a growing range of IPs. Working closely with our Art & Design Director, you’ll combine outstanding creative design with strong project management, helping ensure projects are delivered creatively, consistently and on schedule.
Key responsibilities include: • Delivering design across print, digital, merchandise and marketing. • Developing and maintaining brand guidelines and design systems. • Creating high-quality layouts, typography, illustration and visual storytelling. • Managing multiple creative projects, assets and workflows. • Collaborating across design, editorial, production and marketing teams. About you: • 5+ years’ experience in a senior or equivalent design role.
• Strong publishing, magazine or comparable creative experience. • Advanced Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator skills. • Excellent layout, typography and illustration skills. • Strong organisation, project management and attention to detail. • A genuine passion for comics and visual storytelling. Experience within children’s publishing, comics or magazines would be a particular advantage. If you’re an experienced designer looking for a varied, hands-on creative role within the world of comics and children’s publishing, we’d love to hear from you.