Creative Designer - Remote working

Do you want to join the in-house creative team at the UK's largest news publisher?

Can you produce eye-catching and engaging creative that will really connect with people through our hundreds of online and print titles?

Could you turn your attention from one challenging design job to something completely different without breaking your stride?

Will you approach our hugely varied workload with the perfect blend of originality, creativity and enthusiasm?

Have you got a mind that's bursting with ideas that we can develop to your maximum potential and help you realise your true value?

Would you enjoy 25 days' holiday, a defined career path, pension scheme, wellbeing apps and coaching support, a healthcare scheme, holiday purchase scheme, technology purchase scheme and a share save scheme?

Then you need to get in touch...

Reach plc is the UK's largest news publisher and the name behind over 100 of the UK's most influential and trusted newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Manchester Evening News, and Bristol Post. We are currently leading the way in digital advertising across our network of over 60 websites, with an audience of 83% of all users online and 90% of mobile users.

Over the last 12 months we have implemented many changes to further support our move to a digital-first business. With new tech and systems supporting a more flexible working week, plus new and refurbished offices, now is the time to join us - we want you to play a key part in our continued success.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

What will the role involve?

• Use your ideas and creativity to bring advertising and marketing messages to life.
• Interpret studio briefs to design full digital and print advertising campaigns.
• Create a diverse assortment of design work across events platforms, websites and product launches, plus internal and external communications.
• Work with and advise our commercial and marketing teams to find exciting and engaging creative executions for every brief.

Who are we looking for?

• You should have a strong sense of great design and advertising structure.
• You'll need to be a whizz in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, including knowledge of creating animated gifs.
• You need a sound knowledge of current design styles and awareness of the latest social media and digital marketing trends.
• You'll have excellent typography skills and a firm understanding of the importance of clear and effective messaging.
• You should feel confident working to keen deadlines and following production and publishing processes to the letter.

We are offering a competitive salary benefits including;

• 25 days holiday per annum
• Defined progression pathway
• Contributory pension scheme
• Simply Health Healthcare Cashplan
• Free wellbeing apps and coaching support
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Inclusion Networks and Champions, giving all employees a voice
• Lots of high street discounts!

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.