Graphic & Motion Graphics Designer

Salary: Competitive Hours: You will be required to work normal business hours, and

on occasions during unsociable hours, weekends, home matches may occur owing to time-sensitive projects.

Location: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,

Stratford E20 2ST Closing Date: 2nd January 2017 The club is recruiting a talented and driven Graphic and Motion Graphics Designer to join its growing Digital Team. Reporting into the Senior Video Producer and Head of Digital Marketing, the successful candidate will be responsible for playing a leading role in developing a range of graphic / motions graphics assets across a number of key club platforms including:

-­‐ The club’s online video platforms including: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WHUFC.com and more

-­‐ The club’s in-stadium and in-store video and LED screens: London Stadium, retail stores and more

-­‐ Static and animated graphics for social media -­‐ Special projects including retail and ticketing campaigns, marketing

materials and more Candidates should be comfortable operating as both a static graphic designer; as well as a motion graphics designer with fluency in a variety of motion and animation environments. Candidates should have an advanced, industry-tested show-reel / portfolio to present along with any applications for the position. Equal Opportunities 1. To ensure that all departments are provided within an anti-discriminatory framework and take account of such issues as race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion and age. 2. To carry out work in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity for both staff and clients. Person Specification The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: - Education/Qualifications/Training:

• A degree relevant to the design / production process is key.

Specific Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a professional design environment, with experience in the sporting sector a preference.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

• Fluency across all of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, AfterEffects).

• Additional knowledge of further animation / design software such as Cinema 4D is desirable.

• Basic knowledge of video production techniques; and notably video

editing would be advantageous. • Understanding and commitment to the Club’s Equality Policy and

ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice. We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment and have been accredited with the being Disability Confident Committed. We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities. Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

To apply please email your CV and show reel/portfolio to hr@westhamunited.co.uk by 2nd January 2017. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.