Role Summary
* Responsibilities: You will be involved in all stages of a wide range of digital creative projects for our clients within the healthcare sector, from initial concept development to full production, allowing for real autonomy and creativity
* Salary: £28,000 to £33,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and previous experience
* Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, hybrid working options that allow you to work from home up to 50% of your time after passing probation, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, comprehensive travel insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, interest-free travel loan scheme, discounted gym memberships, and more
* Role Type: Full-time, permanent
* Start Date: This role will ideally commence on Monday 2nd December 2024. However, we can also consider applications from those seeking a deferred start date in early 2025. You will be asked to state your availability on your application form
* Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge, as well as our London, Manchester, and Bristol offices
About the Role
As a Digital Designer in our Creative team, you will be at the forefront of delivering diverse and intricate digital projects for both our clients in the healthcare sector and the company. These will include the development, maintenance and testing of new and existing websites and web applications, the creation of interactive content for conferences and events, as well as the creation of digital marketing materials such as HTML emails, web banners and social media graphics.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Developing Digital Materials: Creating a variety of user-friendly deliverables, including websites and web applications, interactive content for external events, marketing materials, and other design pieces for both internal teams and external clients
* Collaboration: Working closely with creative colleagues and project managers at the outset of projects to determine the design scope, purpose, and strategic approach to be taken
* Effective Communication: Clearly communicating project requirements to project teams and providing input on any technical queries
* Quality and Delivery: Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality
* Exceptional Service: Providing outstanding customer service, building strong partnerships with internal teams and external clients
About You
We are seeking a motivated individual who can contribute innovative ideas to enhance our digital design service offerings. You will have a great understanding of aesthetics and a meticulous attention to detail. You will also take pride in delivering a consistently exceptional service to both clients and colleagues within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
This role requires a problem-solving mindset, strong analytical skills, as well as an enthusiasm for learning new technologies to produce high-quality project deliverables. Exceptional organisation and self-motivation, along with the ability to proactively identify innovative solutions, are essential.
Essential requirements for the role are:
* A degree-level or higher qualification in a design-related discipline (minimum 2.1), in addition to a highly innovative portfolio.
* At least 1 year of professional experience within an agency or commercial setting
* Technical knowledge of email/web/application development, including practical experience with HTML and CSS
* Experience with UI/UX design for a wide range of digital channels
* Good working knowledge of Figma, or a strong desire to learn
* Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
* Exceptional organisational and time management skills, an excellent level of productivity and the flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build robust and sustainable working relationships
About Costello Medical
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations.
The Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process starts with a self-recorded video interview via our online application system, which is then reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you will be invited to a final interview with senior members of our Creative team, which includes a portfolio review. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 2 to 3 weeks, however this can be adapted if necessary.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to read more about this and contact the People Team via recruitment@costellomedical.com should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.
This role will ideally commence on Monday 2nd December 2024. However, we can also consider applications from those seeking a deferred start date in early 2025. You will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible.
What We Offer
* A starting salary of £28,000 to £33,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and previous experience
* A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
* The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
* Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday, cash payments and pension contributions
* 4% employer pension contributions
* Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
* Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
* Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free travel loan scheme
* Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Comprehensive travel insurance
* Flexible working hours
* Regular company-funded social activities
Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/
How to Apply
You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a PDF portfolio or a link to your online portfolio. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved, where applicable.
Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@costellomedical.com if you have any questions about the role or application process.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.
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