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At Gosling we’re driven by a belief in the power of creativity and its ability to improve communications and enhance business performance. Our work spans brand identity, video, animation and marketing communications. We work in different markets because we enjoy diversity of challenge and believe this experience benefits all our clients. Established in 1991, our studios are in a converted mill in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
We are:
Positive – Upbeat, friendly, can do.
Assured – Expert, savvy, confident.
Grounded – Down to earth but with sharpness and intelligence.
Constructive – On our clients’ side. Always trying to find a way to help.
We know it’s our people who make our business great. Our team is composed of individuals with differing skills and expertise who work together to make a difference for our clients. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.
We are currently looking to add two more gems to our team.
Account Executive
If you are someone who loves taking control of projects, liaising with clients, and making an impact, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and ambitious individual with solid organisational skills, with some experience working across corporate/B2B clients. As an Account Executive, you will be working closely with our Account Management team to deliver projects on-time and within budget. You will need to be a great communicator and have bags of enthusiasm.
You’ll be comfortable working across multi-channel marketing briefs, working to tight timelines and multi-tasking. You will care deeply about the quality, value and outcome of the work that Gosling deliver. Happy to work in a small team, you will enjoy sharing your energy and expertise to help the whole team develop so we call become stronger and better.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include
- Supporting our Client Services Team to coordinate and deliver integrated campaigns and one-off projects
- Making sure clients are kept fully informed so they do not receive any end-of-project surprises
- Working with a small team of brand and digital designers to deliver outstanding creative
- Proof reading and ensuring that quality control procedures are followed
- Entering information relating to jobs in our CRM system
- Helping ensure the Client Services monthly report to Directors contains accurate project information and financial data
Skills and experience
- Ideally 1-2 years in a creative agency, in a client-facing role
- Strong collaboration and client management skills
- Initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to multi-task
- An excellent team player who actively enjoys collaboration
- A good balance between planning and creativity with a technical understanding of the design process
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Confident with Excel and spreadsheets
Working as an Account Executive at Gosling is a varied and challenging role, and comes with the full support of a welcoming and ambitious team. It offers plenty of scope for you to take your career to the next level and enhance your skills and expertise.
Junior Motion Designer
A confident, fast learning, designer with previous experience in a busy creative agency.
About you
We’re looking for a talented, creative thinker who is a fast learner and ready for a new challenge. We have a busy studio, so a positive, flexible, attitude is important. You’ll need to be a genuine team player who’s happy to mix in and be prepared to turn your hand to non-digital work when needed.
From conceptual thinking and storyboarding to production, you’ll own the process and deliver outstanding work for our clients. Projects will range from animation, branded videos and motion graphics to conceptual proposals.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include
- Work collaboratively with internal team to create innovative, compelling creative
- Take projects from initial concept through to completion
- Design and animate original and existing video creative
- Be proactive in learning new skills and sharing with others
- Making sure you understand the brief, executing to high creative standards and attention to detail
- Perform as part of a collaborative team and deliver results that meet Client expectations and KPIs
Skills and experience
- Ideally a minimum of 18 months commercial experience in a recognised agency
- You can put together great presentations, storyboards and style frames with creative flair
- Experience working in a fast-paced studio environment, working on multiple projects to tight deadlines
- You’re a problem solver with a keen eye for detail, you’re able to spot the smallest of mistakes and solve them
- Happy to work alone or in a team to generate ideas that meet the brief and engage customers
- Strong and confident in Adobe CC with particular skills in After Effects, Premiere Pro & Illustrator
- Expertise in Cinema 4D and render engines would be ideal but not essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present your work to colleagues and clients
- An appreciation of branding and design principles would be a bonus
These are both full-time, permanent roles.
IF ONE OF THESE ROLES SOUNDS LIKE YOUR IDEAL OPPORTUNITY AND YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, PLEASE APPLY AND ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE YOUR REASONS FOR APPLYING.
If one of these roles sounds like your ideal opportunity and you have the relevant experience, please apply and ensure that you include your reasons for applying.
Junior Motion Designer applicants – Please send your showreel along with your CV.
Remuneration will be in-line with experience. When applying please indicate your salary expectations along with your CV and any examples of accounts and projects you are particularly proud of. Please email Tim Gosling, Managing Director at tim.g@goslingdesign.com.