Agency :
Havas PlayJob Description :
. .We live in the space between traditional advertising and media to create work that is , .
We believe in the power of the to create distinction and measurable impact in our work, with our clients and for our people.
We activate across a future-facing media mix, with four core services:
Rights Holder | Brand to Brand | Talent, Influencer & Creator
End to End: Social Transformation | Strategy | Content & Production | Channel & Community Management | Social Listening
Activations & Stunts | Programmed Experiences | Live Events | Hybrid
Brand Films | Production
And we create work.
Work that gets noticed.
Work that gets talked about.
Work that gets remembered.
For some of the most recognised brands in culture: adidas | Asahi | BBC | EE |Footlocker | HSBC |Jet 2 |JBL | Renault |World Rugby.
Job Title: Midweight Designer
Location: London
Team: Creative & Studio
Reports to: Associate Creative/Design Director
Overview
Do you love bold ideas? Do you set design trends? Do you have a portfolio full of culturally resonant, fame-driving work? We’re opening applications for a spot on our design team as our newest Midweight Designer.
This isn’t just another seat in the design department pushing pixels — it’s a key role for designers who value their creative thinking, who thrive on elevating briefs outside of the box to uplift creative work, sell in ideas and create cohesive through-the-line campaigns.
You’ll work alongside other top-tier creatives, strategists, and makers to develop campaigns that don’t just sit pretty in decks but move people — and judges. You bring energy, optimism and craft to everything you touch.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Excellence
Work with the CDs, Senior Designers and other team members to ensure your design output is creatively excellent.
Ensure your design strategy and concepts are well thought through and inspiring - and your design work is pixel perfect.
Be confident in presenting your work to senior team members and work with them to iterate your work through to finished product.
Be well-versed in using photoshop and/or ai to mock up creative concepts and ideas, helping the wider team turn ideas into visuals to sell in work.
Technical Ability
Attentive focus and ability to consistently deliver across multiple formats – both online and offline.
Obsessive attention to detail, with a strong understanding of design layout principles, typography and visual/content information architecture.
Strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. An interest in new creative tools and AI to support your design practice.
Some skills in Motion Graphic Design and After Effects would be a great bonus
Leadership & Collaboration
Provide guidance to peers, leading by example with passion, clarity, and skill.
Challenge strategies and briefs constructively to drive better creative outcomes.
Collaborate with creative and account teams to balance creativity with production feasibility.
Raise the bar of creativity and bring other on the journey with you
Contribute to creating a best-in-class creative department through culture and work.
Execution & Delivery
Understand and contribute to the full agency process, including production workflows and cross-department collaboration.
Skills & Experience
3–7 years of experience in a creative agency environment
A portfolio that shows versatility, originality, and standout design with work that has received industry awards and recognition
Strong communication and storytelling skills
A broad range of creative references and cultural insights, in gaming or sports in particular
A collaborative spirit: open to feedback, respectful of others' ideas, and proactive in improving work
A self-starter with great time management and a proactive mindset
Why You?
You care about making great work with great people. You’re collaborative and visionary. You bring energy, expertise, and originality to every project. And you’re looking for a team who feel like a group of mates, not just colleagues.
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Contract Type :
PermanentHere at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years of experience in a creative agency environment
- Portfolio demonstrating versatility, originality, standout design, and industry-recognized or award-winning work
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Broad creative references and cultural insights, particularly in gaming or sports
- Collaborative spirit and openness to feedback
- Self-starter with strong time management and a proactive mindset
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Motion graphic design and After Effects skills
What We Do
Fearless. Fast. Smart. Focused. We are on a relentless quest to be Chicago's most creative company by reinvigorating iconic American brands through cultural relevance. We are passionate makers, digital disruptors, artists who don't color inside the lines. We work smarter. Push harder. Break things. Make things. And we're always looking forward.
Why Work With Us
Our agency gets out of bed in the morning to undertake what we call 'meaningful disruption' in an industry that is in need of serious transformation. We are not looking for the same, boring solutions that are chock-full of brand and marketing rhetoric but seek people that want to change the advertising game.
