SUMMARY OF ROLE We're looking for a Designer to join our social-savvy team of creative extraordinaires. This role is perfect for you if...You are immersed in all things design and you sweat the pixel-perfect details (and we love you for it). You're as comfortable animating as you are talking about why Papyrus is a travesty. You love the challenge of coming up with and executing the best creative solution for any given problem, and you have no hang-ups about collaborating with senior staff to produce engaging content according to a variety of briefs, or providing feedback to a junior team member who needs an extra set of eyes.You'll be expected to explore and start mastering a strong point of view in design and be able to explain your choices to other people on your team (and to the client). Your daily tasks will include social asset creation from start to finish, presentation layout, concept mockups, and photo editing.You get the technical stuff (design best practices, new techniques, and new platforms) and you get the non-technical stuff (people and what drives them, no matter who they may be). Sound like you? Let's meet up!You will have an expert understanding of the language and cultural nuances of SNS in Japan.This role will be an initial 3 month fixed term contract. The position is also open to a freelancer arrangement.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstand project requirements and concepts across a variety of mediums (e.g. responsive design, motion design, social assets of various shapes and sizes)Use various techniques to create drafts, storyboards and wireframesProduce final design solutions for all media (e.g. logos, social assets, interfaces, websites and app designs) and presentations which best communicate workOffer input into creative brainstorms and share ideas during team meetingsWork with ACD and Art Directors to receive feedback, using it to improve work while working autonomously to execute visionProvide feedback to junior team members to help improve work and deliverablesSupport the team throughout the execution of campaigns and projectsLearn skills to support specialized tasks and evolving landscape of digital media
Requirements
An understanding of social media and its impact on brands - with a focus on the Japanese market. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese.This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in office required. You must reside in one of our APAC office locations: Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne or Kuala Lumpur. 3+ years experience with a knowledge of industry toolsExperience with design software and editing tools (e.g. After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Strong understanding of visual elements (layout, typography, hierarchy and composition)A keen eye for detailTime management and multitasking abilitiesHighly creative with problem-solving aptitudeSkilled with Google SlidesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environmentAbility to see projects through from inception to productionConsistency in quality regardless of project sizeThe motivation to maintain and improve design standards
Benefits
ABOUT 1000HEADS1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation™ proposition to blue-chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads' clients include Alphabet, Keurig, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco, and Diageo.1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.For more information on 1000heads, visit 1000heads.com.