Key Designer – Entertainment Design
£50-60k
London
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Key Designer with a passion for entertainment design to work at a full-service creative agency based in London. Their in-house capabilities consist of high-end CGI used in movies, to the finest key art you will find anywhere on screen.
They conceive, craft and create everything from their state-of-the-art London studio, which is distributed globally.
This role requires a versatile individual who can create stunning key art and develop high-level visual compositions. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver, able to adapt to diverse design challenges, from key art creation to concepts for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, while ensuring a cohesive visual identity for potential audiovisual (AV) executions.
The role calls for a strong design background, with expertise in typography, layout, and visual storytelling. A hands-on approach is essential, contributing to all stages of the creative process—from initial sketches (collaborating with illustrators) to final polished executions.
You will need to demonstrate a refined understanding of colour, lighting, and grading, ensuring each design maintains high quality and integrity.
As a vital member of the team, you will report directly to the Creative Director for direction and collaborate to maintain exceptional standards across a variety of clients, including major US film studios and global gaming brands.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and eager to take ownership of projects, with potential for career growth into more senior roles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create impactful key art and visual concepts across a variety of media, including OOH, AV executions, and digital content.
* Develop strong typographic designs, including distinctive logos and engaging campaign copy.
* Contribute to high-level presentations and concepts, collaborating with illustrators and other creative team members.
* Demonstrate a keen eye for colour, lighting, and grading throughout the design process.
* Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely delivery while upholding both creative and technical standards.
Skills:
* Proficiency in 3D design tools (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a plus,
* Primary focus of this role is on graphic design execution.
* Expertise in graphic design principles is essential.