The Trust is a collective of energetic writers, content and creative strategists, videographers, designers, photo editors and developers. The work spans a variety of forms; short- and long-form reported articles, documentary videos, interactive data visualizations, animations and more.
The Trust is looking to hire a London-based Designer reporting into the Design Lead of The Trust International.
We are looking for a talented, collaborative and versatile individual with an understanding of visual storytelling. The role will require an individual with a thoughtful approach to design, producing world-class custom content campaigns for clients in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, that resonate with The Wall Street Journal's audience of decision makers worldwide. You will work with team members including the Design Lead, Creative Director, Editors, developers and the Executive Director of Content, based across EMEA and APAC, and with our Integrated Marketing team to understand client briefs and produce sophisticated and intelligent campaigns.
You will also work on commissioning work out to our network of designers, illustrators, photographers and more to support the creation of our content.
This role will need a creative problem solver, able to understand the practicality and feasibility of campaigns, as well as able to execute to a high standard.
We are looking for at least 5 years experience in an agency or custom content studio. The role requires this individual to be client facing, guiding them through the design process. The role requires 3 days in office in London Bridge.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with team members such as the Design Lead, Creative Director & Editors on creative ideation and art direction for custom editorial content campaigns, from pre-sale through to post-sale production
- Creation of custom editorial design assets across digital and print mediums
- Work closely with the web development team to build engaging and attractive bespoke experiences
- Participate in regular client facing calls to present work and guide clients though the design process
- Manage and direct creative partners such as illustrators and photographers when needed
- Generate and source imagery to be featured in articles
The ideal candidate will…
- Have experience of both digital and print storytelling design.
- Have excellent time management skills, this is a fast paced environment
- Be proactive in approaching their work
- Be driven. Self-motivate and want to influence your own development.
- Be ego-free. Accept feedback graciously and be unpossessive about ideas.
- Be a team player, always willing to facilitate the teams needs
- Be collaborative. Work with team members in an open, judgment-free creative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 years experience as a designer in an agency or custom content studio
- Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Figma is preferred
- Strong portfolio showing previous visual, storytelling, and creative campaign work
- Knowledge of different CMS platforms a plus
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Media SalesJob Category:
Creative & DesignUnion Status:
Union roleTop Skills
What We Do
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.
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