Junior Multimedia Designer

Junior Multimedia Designer (£30,000 per annum)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and Gardeners World. Our content reaches millions across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

The Food Group Design Hub produces world‑class multimedia content for Britain’s leading food media brands, Good Food, Olive, Easy Cook, Good Foods Home Cooking series and bookazine collection. Working across print and digital platforms with a focus on recipes, family and health, along with trends, reviews, drink, travel and restaurants, you will support the continued growth of both brands across magazines, social channels and live events.

This cross‑platform position is inside the Design Hub. You will be a details‑driven junior designer providing administration and design support for senior team members. Your responsibilities include generating eye‑catching content, visuals and presentation materials in print and digital formats, including websites, digital editions, email templates, graphics for web and social media and video, as well as print. You will maintain a steady workflow of pages through the editorial system, both within the Design Hub and the wider editorial team.

• Update the internal print and digital workflow document daily.
• Design magazine pages and promotional materials under guidance from senior staff.
• Collate and file shoots overseen by the Design Hub Manager.
• Maintain the issues virtual dummy.
• Create digital assets (website graphics, emails, social media, digital editions, brand campaigns, podcasts, audio books, video/audio idents) with Art Directors and Deputy Art Director.
• Produce print assets including magazine layouts, adverts, POS materials, event artwork, packaging, products (posters, calendars, supplements), and campaign logos in collaboration with Art, Editorial and Marketing teams.
• Brief and art‑direct photo and video shoots.
• Help develop graphic identities for key campaigns with senior guidance.
• Source imagery with the Picture Editor, ensuring rights‑compliant usage.
• Ensure all graphics align with brand values and design guidelines for print and digital.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure projects are clearly briefed with defined objectives.
• Process and edit images for print, web and other platforms.
• Liaise with the repro team and update returned images.
• Create easy‑to‑use templates for colleagues to produce consistent brand graphics.
• Produce graphics for video strands, ensuring compatibility with motion graphics.
• Follow set styles and templates for social media and podcast/audio channels.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Editorial teams on cross‑platform engagement campaigns.
• Deliver review/product content graphics consistent with brand identity.
• Support Subscriber Club promotions and coordinate with Subscriptions and Marketing teams.
• Follow styles and guidelines for all digital assets (email, social, motion, audio).
• Raise purchase orders and manage commission payments accurately and on‑time.

• A portfolio of design work that demonstrates proficiency in print and digital design.
• Basic understanding of print workflow and repro requirements (training will be provided for in‑house software).
• Experience creating and editing motion graphics e.g. video idents.
• Understanding of digital media formats and social media trends.
• A strong eye for typography and a good understanding of the brand’s visual identity.
• Thorough working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro plus presentation software, including PowerPoint and/or Keynote.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive deadlines with both internal and external partners.
• Highly organised with good time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail.

Ability to work independently as well as in a close team environment.

• A demonstrable interest in the editorial content of the brands.
• Experience creating presentation materials in a range of formats.
• Enthusiasm for food & drink and…