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Join one of the fastest growing regional media agencies in the UK.
We have offices in Derbyshire and the West Midlands with aspirations to expand further, and to that we need more people like us – like you.
Current Vacancies
Working at CNS
What we offer.
A role at CNS allows individuals to upskill and develop their career, all while having fun at the same time! We pride ourselves on our fantastic work culture and supportive time environment, where everyone is made to feel relaxed.
We have the pleasure of being able to work with some big players as our services are on a nation-wide scale. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and a hunger to succeed in our results-driven agency.
Time to brush up on your ping pong skills 🏓 – just don’t beat the boss. 😜
(But seriously, don’t. 🤬😳)
What We do
We have a good time and we get sh*t done.
Our services cover regional and national media planning & buying for TV, radio, Out of Home, press, magazines, ambient, digital and web development.
We have an enviable mix of national, regional and local clients across a number of sectors including retail, motors, care, public sector, recruitment, education and services. Many of them are well known, leading national or regional brands within their sector.
Current vacancies
We’re on the lookout for talented individuals to fill the roles below.
Junior Motion Graphics Designer / Animator
We’re looking for a talented, imaginative and passionate Motion Graphics Designer/Animator to join our growing team.
About the role
We’re looking for a talented, imaginative and passionate Motion Graphics Designer/Animator that is willing to work hard, learn fast and grow with our business. You must enjoy working autonomously and as part of a team to produce exciting, engaging solutions to meet client briefs, creating animated videos that we’re all proud of. If you have a passion for animation and love tinkering with raw footage, images and kinetic typography, and you’ve got a hunger and drive to learn on the job, then we’d love to hear from you!
The key responsibilities of the role will be:
- Generating new ideas and creative concepts for short Animated Videos, Product Launches/Explainer videos etc.
- Conceptualise, design and execute dynamic motion graphics.
- Manage multiple projects and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Work under direction and respond positively to constructive feedback.
- Develop designs from style frames, storyboards and animatics through to final polished animations.
- Working with exciting clients across several sectors.
- Work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment.
This role would be ideal for a recent graduate or someone with 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Essential requirements
- Strong design and animation portfolio (please attach an up-to-date portfolio and showreel).
- Qualification in a design or graphic design-related field.
- Knowledge and experience of design and animation software, primarily under the Adobe umbrella, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects (including knowledge of key 3rd party plugins).
- Motion design generalist with the ability to work in a wide range of aesthetic styles (2D, Isometric, Kinetic Typography etc.)
- Choosing suitable assets (including music), cutting, Keying, Rotoscoping and motion tracking.
- Keen eye for design, composition, timing and detail.
- Passionate, proactive, self-motivated, multi-disciplined designer with a constant drive to learn more.
- Solid understanding of animation production and motion design industry trends.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A problem solver with the ability to work within the boundaries of technical constraints.
- Awareness of the latest plugins, software’s and techniques.
Desired requirements
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Experience with Videography – Equipment Knowledge, Shot Setup, Filming, and Editing.
- Experience with broadcast TV, commercials, graphic packages, design systems, branded content and logos.
- Experience with 3D packages (e.g. Element 3D, Blender, Cinema 4D).
- 2D character illustration and animation (e.g DUIK Bassel, Rubberhose).
Media Marketing Assistant
To support continued growth, we are looking for a Media & Marketing Assistant to join our team and get involved in a wide range of projects.
About the Role
To support continued growth, we are looking for a Media & Marketing Assistant to join our team and get involved in a wide range of projects. This role would be perfect for someone wanting to further their marketing career and the key responsibilities of the role will be:
- Providing internal support to Account Managers – creating presentations and gathering insight and research to inform campaign strategy.
- Planning, booking and tracking digital and media campaigns.
- Planning and scheduling social media content for clients.
- Liaising with CNS Media suppliers – providing and requesting information required for client campaigns.
- Preparing comprehensive post-campaign analysis reports where appropriate.
- Complete work within appropriate SLA/deadlines on a daily basis and ensure that high-quality service is provided to clients.
- Ensure that orders and billing processes are completed in a timely manner.
- Assisting with other miscellaneous tasks related to the role.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills, comfortable working with data for insight and post-campaign analysis
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets/Slides.
- Strong understanding of marketing and/or media, with at least 1-2 years of experience.
- Excellent communicator, with a focus on delivering outstanding client service as part of a team.
- Need to be able to manage workload effectively and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Social Media tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer (Desirable).
- Experience with Google Analytics and Digital Marketing (Desirable).
- Experience working in an agency setting (Desirable).
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How to Apply
Please be sure to upload a copy of your CV, an example of your portfolio work if applicable and salary expectations
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