http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 18 May 2012 15:03:35 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37561/Traffic%2520Manager.html If you are currently working in a creative, digital or marketing agency with responsibility for work flow and traffic management you would be very wise to consider a move to this agency. Why? Well, they have a seriously talented and dynamic senior team who have grown the agency steadily from small to medium, through great thought leadership, a discerning eye on only hiring the best and dedicated digital knowledge across the board. They are based in the creative hub of Birmingham with all the bars, restaurants and hub bub you could want. Now they need a special person to get them working as efficiently as possible! It is a newly created Traffic Manager role so no mantel to take over - a role to make your own! You need to have amassed 1-2 years traffic management or studio management experience and been in the creative industry for approximately 3-4 years. You will make your mark here quickly with your organised, confident, process driven, proactive and logical approach to your work. From conception to execution, you’ll need to be able to liaise with client services, project managers & production to ensure work is moving from department to department within a set time frame for that phase and finished on time. Key responsibilities include: holding weekly status meetings, monitoring processes, reporting issues, weekly/monthly forecasts reporting on capacity, over-running jobs, daily/weekly schedules, and manage unplanned project resource requests effectively and efficiently through the studio. This is a chance to enjoy being part of an energetic team and... 17 May 2012 18:06:54 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37540/Digital%2520Creative%2520Director.html Digital Creative Director urgently wanted to head up the digital creative product of this truly superb integrated agency. This fabulous agency has been quietly building a hugely impressive digital team over the past few years and is now leading the way in development across a broad mix of digital activity from large-scale web builds to microsite, mobile, social apps and more. To be considered for this brand new role you'll need to be a senior digital creative at the very top of your game, a creative who loves pusing the boundaries, loves all things digital and who's constantly looking to keep at the forefront of the latest developments. So we'll need you to be an expert in all things digital from web design to social media, mobile, iOS/Android apps etc. You'll have finely honed skills in UI/UX, be technically savvy (though we're not looking for you to be a developer... leave that to the ever growing dev team) and have a natural ability to lead and inspire your team. You'll be great with clients and will also help raise the digital profile of the agency through driving the creative output to new heights. Lots more info available but hopefully this is enough to whet the appetite! Fabulous role. Apply now for immediate consideration - all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 17 May 2012 09:09:58 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37517/Production%2520Project%2520Manager.html Our client, a top level consumer focused creative agency, which works with extremely impressive world renowned brands is looking for a Production Project Manager to join their busy production team. In essence, you will be immersed in handling projects form creative conception to final execution which means everything from thoroughly understanding the client brief, scheduling project timescales, ensuring suitability of products and materials, managing costs and providing quotations. You will also be liaising with external contacts, suppliers and manufacturers as well as attending client meetings, overseeing any onsite activity (financial paperwork, quality control and regulations are checked and maintained) through to the final end product. This is a superb opportunity for someone who already has a strong agency background combined with a wealth of experience of working with POP, POS and retail product production. This is a highly sought after organisation so if you want to be part of history and become part of an exciting hands-on, work hard, play hard team - then look no further. Please email CV detailing the above skills in detail to consult@afselection.co.uk or for further information please call Hannah Fox on 0121 355 0955. 13 May 2012 17:05:01 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37399/Digital%2520Media%2520Account%2520Director.html Fantastic opportunity for a talented digital media professional to join this leading media agency as Account Director. With the digital landscape continuing to grow at a pace, this is a key role in the development of our client’s digital media offering. As Account Director, you’ll lead the digital media offer, working closely with clients to champion the opportunities offered by digital media. You’ll work closely with management in pitching for and developing new business opportunities and must therefore be confident presenter. Your digital media planning skills will be finely honed, plus we’ll need you to be comfortable buying media and managing relationships with media owners. You’ll also have well honed leadership skills as you’ll be responsible for managing and developing more junior members of your team. You’ll obviously need to be confident with media tools such as TGI, ComScore and Hitwise. In terms of experience, we’ll need you to be comfortable with all forms of digital media from PPC to affiliates, social media and display advertising. You could be a Senior Account Manager looking for a step up, or you might be a proven Account Director. Your digital media skills are important, but what’s possibly more important is your ability to communicate effectively with clients, explain your ideas clearly and get them excited about what digital media can do for their business. Excellent opportunity to join one of the best media teams around. Email us your CV for immediate consideration. 26 April 2012 14:02:10 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37024/Client%2520Services%2520Director.html Exciting 'boom' time for a well known and very successful West Midlands full-service agency who due to continued business wins require a Client Services Director to join their very busy business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a company that has created an enviable set of credentials and a reputation for first-class client service and creative excellence over the years. As Client Services Director you will be take the lead in strategy planning, development and evaluation, presenting to stakeholders and clients, monitoring and analysing market trends, as well as developing integrated marketing campaigns, launching new products, and being responsible for financial budgeting and brand ownership. You must be an exceptional communicator with a calm, presentable and organised manner in order to meet and maximise client expectations and manage those around you efficiently and effectively. Your background will be from a business to business environment and previous agency experience is essential. So who will fit the bill? You could be an experienced Account Director looking and ready for the next step or you may be an established Client Director ready for a fresh challenge. You must have proven agency b2b experience, as well as being driven and hardworking and passionate, and have superb communications skills, and strong people management experience. If this sounds like this is the one for you then please email your CV to contact@afselection.co.uk or contact Hannah Fox. 22 May 2012 17:05:55 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37618/Account%2520Consultant.html A great opportunity has just come up with one of the UK’s leading marketing services agencies for an Account Consultant. You’ll be based on site in Coventry at one of their largest clients. The Account Consultant's key responsibilities are to coordinate and manage the end to end production process, build and develop relationships to ensure client retention, implement account plans, manage and coordinate client requirements, manage budgets, and manage team performance and development. The successful applicant will be assertive and quality-driven, with excellent communication, project management, organisational and time management skills. As Account Consultant, you must have a good understanding of DM/Marketing Services, with around five years' experience ideally gained with a similar company or full-service agency. The successful applicant should have excellent people management experience, and be able to grow and develop business through networking, cross-selling and identifying improvement opportunities. Additionally, you should have a strong customer focus, and an ability to constructively challenge clients. Please note that assessment interviews will take place on 22nd June, so you must be available to attend on this date. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then send your CV to Debra at consult@afselection.co.uk, or call 0121 355 0955 for more information. Please note that due to the high volume of CVs that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. 22 May 2012 11:11:27 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37604/Strategic%2520Marketing%2520Assistant.html Our client, a global B2B organisation is looking for a Strategic Marketing Assistant to support the Strategic Marketing Manager in a variety of areas including strategic marketing, promotional material, advertising and PR, and exhibitions and events. Responsibilities of the Strategic Marketing Assistant will include research, analysis and reporting, operational marketing duties such as co-ordinating events and exhibitions and liaising with the creative team regarding briefings. For this fantastic position it is preferred that you have a marketing qualification and that you are proficient in the use of an Apple Mac and Microsoft Office products. Experience working within a marketing environment would be beneficial, as well as a good understanding/previous experience of using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. It’s essential that you demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal and written), that you have the ability to work to set deadlines, are able to operate with a variety of departments, and that you have very strong project management skills. As a person you must be enthusiastic, confident, highly organised and self-motivated. If this sounds like you then don’t hesitate and get in touch with Klara on 0121 355 0955 or email our CV directly to consult@afselection.co.uk 21 May 2012 16:04:54 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37586/PR%2520Account%2520Director.html PR Account Director Shrewsbury £27 – 28k Ref: AH84 PR Account Director with good marketing insight required for an award winning agency, PR Marketing agency, with a wide and varied client base. Main Duties Provide strategic direction on accounts and to Account Managers and account teams.   Instil creative energy into Account Managers and account teams. Ensure a regular flow of creative ideas & strategies to inspire the client. Ensure full understanding of client business, internal and external influencing factors, budgeting constraints and PR needs.  Understand what makes them tick! Maintain profitability on all client business by identifying causes of over servicing and highlighting opportunities to develop existing accounts. Take a lead role in developing existing business, suggest ways of growing current activity and instigating additional project work.  Taking a lead role in identifying potential leads for new business. Take a lead role in preparing proposals and supporting presentations as required. Take a consultancy-wide approach to client accounts seeking opportunities for Marketing, Design and Digital as well as PR. Take a lead role in maintaining high morale among colleagues.  You will provide clear direction and be a positive inspirational leader. Troubleshoot issues (staff or client) before involving more senior colleagues. Manage client budgets and monthly charging. Rigorous quality control and ensure adherence to the companies procedures. Take a lead role in new business, identifying opportunities,... 18 May 2012 15:03:04 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37559/Art%2520Director.html An Art Director is needed at this thriving, highly creative agency based in Warwickshire (easily accessible from West and East Midlands). This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to kick start their career in the right direction with exposure to the best of talent and high profile brands. This is first and foremost a creative / design role, so we need to see some great work in your portfolio, including lots of striking art direction of photo shoots for quality brands and integrated campaigns. We would like to find someone with at least two years' commercial experience within a design studio and with experience of, or a real passion for, the fashion and retail sectors. The agency offer their broad client base fully integrated marketing solutions from print, press, outdoor, broadcast, digital and social media and work with high profile brands in the retail & leisure sectors amongst others. They have a seriously talented, award-winning creative team who you will work alongside within the creative services team. Sound like fun? If so, please send your CV and samples to apply. 18 May 2012 15:03:05 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37557/Marketing%2520Account%2520Director.html A Marketing Account Director is sought at one of the leading integrated marketing agencies in the Midlands. In fact this agency were given 8th best UK agency outside of London in the RAR Top 100. This agency are very much housed with marketeers who are focussed on making a commercial difference to their varied client base of blue chip brands. Working with a variety of sectors in retail, leisure, not for profit, construction and more, they apply real thought leadership through leading edge research and insight and a wealth of knowledge in the sectors they operate in. Easily accessible from all parts of West & East Midlands with great transport links and easy parking nearby, this is a good area to be located in. They are looking for a new Account Director to join them on a perm basis to take the lead on mainly B2B business. These are thriving sectors and any Account Director looking to make a move would be making a wise one to add these brands to their already impressive portfolio. As Account Director, you will create and develop opportunities to grow business with existing clients through excellent client knowledge and relationships; lead, motivate and develop a sales focused account handling team. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director you will be responsible for a team of Account Manager(s) and Account Executive(s) who will support you in the growth and delivery of client business. Your accountabilities are around leading quality of service, exploiting growth opportunities and creating long-lasting and lucrative relationships. You need to be educated to... 18 May 2012 15:03:59 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37556/Graphic%2520Designer.html We are looking for a strong MW designer with at least two years' experience to join the creative team at the HQ of this quality outdoor clothing retailer which is easily accessible from Cheltenham, Swindon or Cirencester. The company are fast expanding, and so are looking to add talent to their creative team. You'll be responsible for the creation, design and artworking of all retail marketing comms in line with brand guidelines. As well as being a clever conceptual designer, you will be confident in pitching your ideas, will be used to managing workflow and liaising with key internal people as well as outside suppliers (as you may be asked to deputise for the studio manager in their absence) and can take your ideas through to print-ready artwork. It goes without saying that you'll be highly skilled in the creative suite, though we are particularly looking for advanced skills in Photoshop, and will have a varied and accomplished portfolio which will contain some retail work. Designers who love the great outdoors, and who want to work in a busy, friendly company that look after their staff, should send their CVs and samples in as soon as possible. 17 May 2012 17:05:29 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37538/Digital%2520Marketing%2520Executive-%2520B2B%2520IT.html A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Digital Marketing Executive to join a highly successful organisation within the B2B IT sector. The role will join an expanding marketing team and be heavily involved in creating, developing and implementing the online marketing activity. You will be involved in content creation and management of the company’s websites, ensuring they are vibrant and relevant, enhancing customer experience and journey whilst driving quality inbound enquiries that will translate into new customers. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective email marketing campaigns through SEO and PPC to increase website traffic to the websites. You will also engage with social media as well as analysing and reporting. The role requires a self-motivated B2B digital marketer with a proven track record within a fast moving commercial environment. You will have broad mix of web and online marketing experience specifically using content management systems (CMS), HTML, web publishing software and proven with SEO / PPC, Google Adwords and Social Media. You will combine creative flair with a technical knowledge and a passion for digital marketing. 17 May 2012 17:05:23 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37536/Account%2520Executive%2FSenior%2520Account%2520Executive.html An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Account Executive / Senior Account Executive to work with a fantastic and highly regarded Midlands agency which is recognised nationally for their very impressive fashion and retail client portfolio. This fast paced agency are always seeking out the best candidates available so if you are ambitious, determined and love all things to do with creative design, POP, POS, and branding and have at least a minimum of 1-2 year’s experience working within a similar agency then this could be the one for you. Your role will play a huge part in maintaining and constantly building important client accounts through providing high end support to the day-to-day client-facing project management of projects and working closely with AD's and other members of the team. Responsibilities include taking briefs internally and externally, project scheduling, managing budgets, preparing business presentations, and monitoring, coordinating and scheduling daily workloads and projects. In addition you will assist with maintaining the information of clients' business objectives and plan and target specific audiences to identify and develop new business opportunities. Recruiting now for this amazing opportunity so please send your CV to consult@afselection.co.uk or call Hannah on 0121 355 0955 for further information. Due to the high volume of CVs that we are currently receiving please assume if you haven't heard from us within 72 hours then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 17 May 2012 16:04:34 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37532/Art%2520Director.html Our client, a highly regarded and well respected Midlands integrated agency are now recruiting for an Art Director with around 4-6 years experience. This brilliant, design-led agency have built a cast-iron reputation in the advertising/marketing industry and work with an impressive range of brands from luxury to mass market, across the full mix of channels including TV, radio, print, press, digital, outdoor and DM. We are looking for a phenomenal ideas person who will create engaging and innovative concepts, and be experienced in translating big ideas across a variety of channels, who has gained previous experience at a leading advertising agency working on top level, national brands. As a person, you are all about the ideas, passionate about all things creative, hungry to achieve maximum results, a serious team player with a positive, confident and fun loving attitude to your work. If all of this sounds then this agency wants you now! You must have a striking portfolio bursting at the seams with ideas, concepts, and designs and you will need proven experience within a similar working environment. In addition you will need to be an excellent communicator and be comfortable presenting to clients. Sound like you? Apply today to consult@afselection.co.uk or talk to Hannah for more information on 0121 355 0955. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive currently please assume that if you haven’t heard from us within 72 hours then your application has been unsuccessful. 16 May 2012 19:07:36 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37513/Bid%2520Executive%2520.html One of Birmingham’s most prestigious law firms is looking for a strategic bid executive to join their excellent team. Working within the business development team you’ll be responsible for developing and drafting documentation in conjunction with the strategic bids managers. You role will involve managing all forms of bid material, writing tenders from scratch and using your initiative and strong research skills to draw information from pre-written tenders in order to produce the most compelling bid responses possible. So we’ll need you to have a proven base of experience in professional services organisation in a similar role – this doesn’t have to have been within the legal sector, as your skills will be fully transferrable. Along with all of the above experience you’ll need to be commercially minded, with excellent project management skills and a real can-do, proactive approach to your work. It’s that willingness to go the extra mile to achieve the best possible results that will make you stand out and excel. In return you get to work within a brilliant team, with ample rewards and progression opportunities on offer, plus the benefit of a world class business to develop bid collateral for! This is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your career and as opportunities to work for this top firm don’t come around often it’s best to get your CV over as soon as possible. 16 May 2012 19:07:49 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37511/Account%2520Manager.html Fancy a change of pace? Here is a very rare chance to join one of the UK’s top design agencies working on some of the high streets best known retail brands. To be considered you will come from a design agency background and be comfortable running large accounts. Retail experience will clearly be an advantage but isn’t essential. What is a must is finding someone who can not only be the day to day contact for an account but who has the commercial and entrepreneurial mindset to spot opportunities and organically grow accounts. These are massive clients with so much potential for growth, it’s important for the agency to put a confident communicator and a switched on project manager in the driving seat. Opportunities for growth are not just with the clients, they exist within the agency for the successful candidate. With a reputation and track record of growing their own talent, there is plenty of room for career progression within the agency – it’s a big team so prove yourself and you won’t have to wait five years for your break. To be considered, please email your CV over to me and I will get back to you with further details. 16 May 2012 19:07:24 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37509/Account%2520Manager%2520%2F%2520Senior%2520Account%2520Manager.html Birmingham based full service agency seeks a new Account Manager. One of their AMs is leaving for pasture new and needs replacing as soon as possible. As a proven PR professional you will have a proven track record in business to business, within an agency. You will be working across an impressive portfolio of large international clients where campaigns move at a fast pace so excellent time management and organisational skills are paramount. You’ll have a fully integrated approach and be confident in advising and guiding clients as to the best routes to deliver maximum return. The role comes with quite a lot of autonomy across a few clients so we need a well organised and commercial minded account handler who can deliver results for the agency and clients alike. Due to the predecessor leaving very shortly, the agency is looking to interview quickly so if you would like to find out more, please get in touch straight away. 16 May 2012 13:01:14 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37504/Account%2520Manager.html One the most accomplished and sought after marketing and communications agencies now have a new opening for an experienced Account Manager to join their highly regarded team. As part of the client services team you will be responsible for developing the strategic side of the accounts and the wider agency and working to develop and deliver appropriate through-the-line marketing and communications. You will have the ability to brief and communicate effectively into the studio, external suppliers and other members of the team to maximise opportunities with clients, have a good understanding on general project management, print & production processes, and managing and meeting set timeframes. As an Account Manager you will also be responsible for contributing to the new business programme, managing client budgets (estimating, pricing quotes etc) and overseeing that working relationships and practices with clients are maintained to a high standard at all times. This superb marketing & communications agency are looking for someone who has that certain something which will make them stand out from the crowd, are driven, and enthusiastic and have positive and proactive outlook to their work. Interested? We hope so by now! This is genuinely a fantastic opportunity for a career move to a super agency with great credentials. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and car allowance and of course the potential to grow and develop your career, so if you think this is one for you then please contact Hannah Fox via email at consult@afselection.co.uk or call 0121 355... 16 May 2012 13:01:41 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37503/Production%2520Manager%2520-%2520West%2520Midlands.html Production Manager West Midlands c£30k Outline The Production Manager is a key member of the team, carrying responsibility for customer service delivery, operational excellence and sales growth. The Production Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the production process, development and delivery of the customers printed communications - from customer relationship development and strategic development, through to briefing and execution. The role will encompass the day-to-day management of the customers’ business, the development of the customer relationships and liaison with internal departments and external approved suppliers. Key Responsibilities Provide Excellent Customer Service Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers in the customer organisation, identify their needs, maintain and develop business and ensure quality delivery of service and products in order to provide excellent customer service. • Ensure all processes and systems best practices are always professionally adhered to and maintained up to date, agreed with the customer and communicated to all relevant customer and staff; • Take and manage accurate information from the customer, formulating full production briefs, producing detailed print specifications to suppliers • Manage requests for quotations by progressing in a responsive manor inline with agreed KPIs, advising customer on economic formats/specs within their quotations by working with suppliers to derive cost effective and fit for print projects • Maintain detailed job history via the... 16 May 2012 09:09:07 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37492/Account%2520Manager.html An excellent opportunity has arisen to work with a fantastic and highly regarded Midlands agency which is recognised nationally for their very impressive fashion and retail client portfolio. This fast paced agency are always seeking out the best candidates available so if you are ambitious, determined and love all things to do with creative design, POP, POS, and branding then please read on as this could be the one for you. You will have at least 3 years previous experience working within a similar role and play a huge part in maintaining and constantly building important client accounts through providing high end support to the day-to-day client-facing project management of projects and working closely with AD's and other members of the team. Responsibilities include taking briefs internally and externally, project scheduling, managing budgets, preparing business presentations, and monitoring, coordinating and scheduling daily workloads and projects. In addition you will assist with maintaining the information of clients' business objectives and plan and target specific audiences to identify and develop new business opportunities. As a person you will be highly organised and have an eye for detail and accuracy, be proactive and positive in your approach, confident in your presentation and communications skills, and work effectively and efficiently as part of team ensuring timescales and budgets are met within the client needs and expectations. This is a truly superb opportunity for someone who wants to be part of leading Midlands agency. Recruiting... 15 May 2012 14:02:38 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37467/Senior%2520Account%2520Manager%2FAccount%2520Director.html We’re proud of our record of satisfying and retaining our clients, and now we’re looking for a driven SAM/AD to maintain this record. Within the agency, this multifaceted role will act on behalf of the client, overseeing the account and putting their requirements at the top of the agenda. They’ll also be the gatekeeper of the relationship with the client, responsible for building a more mutually beneficial partnership. Our tenacious recruit will have an ability to open up opportunities and generate organic growth for our business. And more importantly, by leading, training and motivating a team of account handlers, they’ll be able to inspire others to grow our business and satisfy our clients. Who might you be? You’ll be an established Account Director or experienced Senior Account Manager looking to make a step up. You’re educated to degree level but, crucially, you’ve proven yourself time and time again in your career. You’re target-driven with a sales focus that combines relationship-building skills with confidence and a determination to achieve solid, tangible results. Furthermore, as a leader, you convey your proactive attitude and enthusiasm to your team, instilling in them a hunger for success. 14 May 2012 17:05:45 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37448/Traffic%2520Manager%2520.html One of the Midlands leading digital agencies is looking for a highly organised Traffic Manager to join their fast paced, creative team. This Traffic Manager will be responsible for making sure that projects are delivered on time and within budget from concept to completion. You’ll need to be able to liaise with all departments from account handling, to project management and production to ensure continuous workflow. Your duties will include holding weekly status meetings, monitoring processes, reporting issues, writing forecast reports and maintaining communication. It’s essential that you have worked as a Traffic Manager or Studio Manager in an agency environment for a minimum of 2 years. Ideally you will have had experience with Synergist as well as digital experience. As a person you must be extremely organised, confident, process driven and proactive. It is crucial that you have excellent communication skills and that you are a natural expert at multi tasking. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a very successful, innovative agency so if this sounds like you then don’t hesitate and get in touch with Klara on 0121 355 0955 or email your CV directly to consult@afselection.co.uk 14 May 2012 16:04:16 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37442/Senior%2520Designer%2520.html A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Graphic Designer has just arisen with a multiple award winning Birmingham based design agency boasting a diverse and ever expanding client portfolio. As an experienced Senior Designer, you will have at least three years' previous experience within a studio agency environment, including having worked on websites and e-marketing and producing outstanding campaign ideas, from conception through to completion of final print-ready artwork. As a person you will be confident and capable of presenting their ideas in a cohesive and professional manner directly to clients in a pitch situation, comfortable with communicating with external contacts, companies and suppliers, proactive in your approach, able to use your own initiative and work effectively and efficiently as part of a busy team. You will be fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite, have a keen eye for attention to detail in all aspects of the job and have an excellent command of the English language, including writing copy. If you think this could be the opportunity for you then please apply now sending a full CV and portfolio demonstrating scamps and finished artwork to consult@afselection.co.uk or contact Hannah Fox for more information on 0121 355 0955. Please note due to the high volume of CV’s that we receive please assume if you haven’t heard back within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful. 14 May 2012 15:03:43 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37441/Web%2520Designer%2F%2520UI%2520Designer.html An exciting opportunity for a Web Designer / UI Designer has arisen to work for a small but perfectly formed web design agency to join their ever growing team of experienced designers. The ideal candidate will possess 1 – 2 years commercial experience designing websites and user interfaces, creating and producing projects as part of a busy team, and delivering engaging, innovative and interesting web designs for clients of all shapes and sizes. Key requirements include an excellent knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator; you will have a distinct advantage if you can use Adobe Fireworks, InDesign & Quark in addition to a good understanding for mobile / app developments. This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a Web Designer with some experience, ideally from an agency background, but this is not essential. So if you would like to be part of their success, and you are seeking your next challenge in your personal career ladder, then please send your CV along with work examples to consult@afselection.co.uk or call Hannah Fox on 0121 355 0955. Please note due to the high volume of CV’s that we receive please assume if you haven’t heard back within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful. 14 May 2012 14:02:37 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37436/Web%2520Designer.html Web Designer Worcestershire/Birmingham Border £20 – 25k Ref: WD33 An exciting opportunity to join the Midlands fastest growing web agency with a wide range of clients from FTSE 250 Companies You will: Have a portfolio of creative work Be able to demonstrate solid web build experience (HTML/CSS) Have had agency experience – Ideally, at least 2 years. Have experience of working on medium to large projects. Can you work within a team on a variety of bespoke web applications? Can you produce high quality solutions, to specification, on time and budget? Are you able to work alongside the other departments, in particular the Development, SEO and Analytics team to ensure solutions are optimised to perform at the highest level? Skills, knowledge and experience: A relevant Media based Honours Degree is desirable. Experience working closely with a back end development team coding XHTML/CSS websites. Knowledge of using Adobe Photoshop. Experience with CSS3 and HTML5 coding. Comfortable coding basic PHP. Passion for emerging web technologies Eye for detail, design flair, and a love of web typography A flexible attitude with proven experience of working in a small team. A good understanding of website information architecture to help developers create a website. Knowledge and experience of SEO and web accessibility would be an advantage. Good communication skills are essential for liaising closely with customers and colleagues at the design stage and throughout a project. Ability to use initiative and work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines....