Zak Group is hiring a Midweight Graphic Designer to work on publishing and brand identity projects. At Zak Group the designer will work with people, institutions and brands guiding the trajectory of contemporary culture.

The Midweight Designer is a versatile role at Zak Group and should have the ability to conceptualise design proposals, create logos, logotypes, typefaces, design systems, brand tone/imagery and style guides for client projects and Zak Group initiatives. The candidate is enthusiastic about how culture, brands and communities can intersect.

This is a full-time position in-house at the Zak Group office in London.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 3+ years of graphic design experience (digital and print) at a creative studio/agency
• Conceptualises and executes brand identity projects including the creation of symbols, logos, logotypes, lettering, type design and illustration using a wide range of image making techniques
• Leads the development of visual mood boards, brand tone/imagery and style guides
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; must be able to create clearly structured presentations to articulate concepts and design approaches to clients
• Collaborates with Creative Director, in-house designers and freelance collaborators on creative strategy and production
• Ability to work on all aspects of a project from design, costing, budgeting and project management
• Casts freelance creative collaborators across disciplines depending on project needs
• You will also be involved in ideation, creative direction, brand strategy, research and prototyping
• Experience creating 2D and 3D motion graphics and researching motion behaviours and graphic systems is desirable.

TO APPLY

Please submit a CV and portfolio as two separate PDFs and a cover letter below. Your cover letter should answer in no more that 150 words (each) the following questions:

• Considering the experience, knowledge and responsibilities required for this position could you identify three things you are very good at?
• You are tasked with casting an animator, type designer and photographer for a multifaceted project for a mid-sized brand. Could you list examples of who you would want to work with and why?
• What do you think makes the work of Zak Group relevant? Could you name some examples of other offices that contribute to contemporary culture, and how you see them doing this?
• Can you describe a past workplace that you have enjoyed working in and why (design office or otherwise)?

Please name each file with your full name and either CV or Portfolio. Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to respond to each applicant. Zak Group reserves the right to withdraw this listing prior to the official closing date, therefore it is recommended to submit applications early.