Mid-level multi-discipline design role

The Economist is a global news company covering international business and world affairs, first published in 1843. We deliver our content through a wide range of formats from the magazine, a website and mobile app, film and audio.

We’re looking to hire a multi-discipline design role in our editorial offices in central London.

The editorial graphics team comprises creative designers for both print and digital channels as well as picture editors. We are looking for someone who will primarily work on the print and layout side, which involves artwork commissioning and helping to manage the pages each week through to production. The graphics team works closely with editors, picture editors as well as digital product and social media teams. You’ll be hands-on with work on our flagship product, the magazine, as well as considerations for the website, the daily app, newsletters and social-media channels.

You should also demonstrate a keenness to learn how to get the most from a modern editorial production system. Recognise how the content requirements change to be displayed differently for the page or a digital channel using an efficient process to achieve our tight deadlines. We will be looking for someone with a strong interest in design, good communication, an attention to detail, operational efficiency with a healthy respect for deadlines.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn, experiment and work with a team of dedicated professionals. If you are eager to help shape and improve The Economist experience for readers, then we’d like to hear from you.
Please send your cv and examples of your work to [email protected]
The deadline to submit an application is August 10th 2023.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A keenness to learn how to use a modern editorial-production system
• A diligent attention to detail
• The ability to communicate with confidence
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite
• A user-centred approach to design
• Suitability for working to tight deadlines

Other requirements:

• Self-motivated team player with the ability to perform well under pressure
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Experience of (or interest in) working with an editorial product
• An interest in global politics and current affairs
• Friendly and receptive demeanour
• A design degree or equivalent qualification
• Good communication skills and fluency in English
• The right to live and work in the UK

Hours: Full-time permanent role. Primarily 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday, with some press-day variations with the possibility of some remote working and occasional weekend overtime.

Start date: ASAP

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.