Designer, Hearst Made; FTC

Designer, Hearst Made (3 month FTC)

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

Reporting into Hearst Made’s Senior Commercial and Marketing Designer, Hearst Made’s Midweight Designer is responsible for the execution and delivery of commercial and marketing content across all Hearst brands. You will design across multiple platforms—digital, print, social, video, and events—and be able to translate briefs into highly creative visual content.

• Conceptualise ideas for high‑quality designs across digital, print, social and video platforms
• Create design assets for commercial content campaigns that meet client objectives while upholding the creative vision of each Hearst brand
• Execute brilliant multi‑platform marketing campaigns for the marketing team, on time and with excellent attention to detail
• Oversee and own bigger and more complex design projects, addressing challenging situations with minimal guidance
• Provide mentorship to junior designers within the team, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment and providing guidance on design principles, industry trends, and project execution
• Proactively come up with ideas to streamline processes and enhance the team's overall productivity, taking accountability for team deliverables and motivating others
• Build strong relationships with other teams across the business, leading conversations where people may have conflicting views and helping them work towards a shared solution
• Prioritise and process design tasks efficiently, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Share design insights and creative best practice with wider Hearst Made team to boost content performance
• You are required to be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values
• You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time

• Proven experience in commercial and/or marketing design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful multi‑platform campaigns
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems, taking a proactive, positive and solution‑focused approach to any challenging situation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work effectively and apply ‘out‑of‑the‑box’ thinking
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while remaining calm and professional under pressure
• A customer‑centric mindset with a keen understanding of commercial/marketing needs and the ability to deliver solutions that exceed expectation
• Expertise in design software, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Sketch, Figma and Canva. Knowledge of emerging design tools and technologies is a plus
• Video specific skills are desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of The Brief (AI program) and Celtra is desirable but not essential

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels – you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales – score big on top brands without breaking the bank!

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company‑funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
• Get active and stress‑free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources…