The Team
The Marketing department’s strategic objective is to provide marketing, digital and social media support to our Talent Management, Live, TV Production and Distribution divisions. Focusing on campaign planning and management, content creation, reporting and analysis, data management, branding positioning, merchandise and licencing, the aim is to maximise income and outreach for our talent and brands. The vast combined knowledge of our team contributes to the success of our division and is continuously looking at new and creative ways to enhance our talent and brands' exposure

Key Responsibilities
The Junior Designer will work in the Marketing department to assist mainly in the creation of graphic assets and occasionally promotional video content/videos for Avalon Promotions’ marketing campaigns, across our live theatre, stand-up comedy shows and TV productions.
The role will require creative thinking and an ability to work on several high-profile accounts
simultaneously. This role will suit someone with a natural flare for graphic design, who is looking to grow their creative and technical skills whilst working on some of the most notable comedy and entertainment brands in the UK including: Taskmaster, the hit TV show, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in the West End, the award-winning podcast brand Shagged.Married.Annoyed with Chris and Rosie Ramsey plus numerous global comedy stars including Russell Howard, Rose Matafeo, Ed Gamble and Iain Stirling.
Reporting to the Creative Designer, this role will include:

• The creation of graphic design marketing assets for our live shows and TV productions, from the storyboard stage through to full design and campaign roll-out.
• Re-versioning approved artwork for multiple print and digital derivatives.
• Assist in the creation of marketing decks for our global Sales/Distribution team.
• When required, create simple motion graphics assets for our TV shows and TV productions, for use in digital advertising and social media.
• When required, assist in the production of promotional video content from the ideation stage, through to video editing, optimising for social media formats.

Specific Duties
Main Focus:

• Design advertising and promotional assets for live tours and shows, TV productions, merchandise and occasionally other areas of the business.
• Responsible for roll-out of approved artwork for all campaign derivatives.
• Pitch creative ideas to talent and talent managers and work collaboratively to develop content for marketing and press campaigns.

Sometimes required:

• Develop and present Key Art concepts for live tours and shows, with the support of the Creative Lead and Creative Designer.
• Assist in the development of original digital video content ideas for marketing campaigns and social media exploitation.
• Assist the Creative team with planning and producing photo or video shoots with talent (occasionally out of office hours).
• Edit promotional videos and trailers.

About You

• Creativity skills: Skilled at creating and developing concepts for campaigns. Have a keen awareness of current trends in advertising and graphic design.
• Graphic design skills: Experienced in graphic design and relevant software – Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects
• Passion: A passion for comedy, the arts and/or live entertainment.
• Communication and presentation skills: Excellent communication (written and verbal) and confident presentation skills when pitching ideas to talent or talent managers.
• Organisation: Keep track of deadlines, deliver clear and organised files, and follow team processes to ensure smooth workflow.
• Interpersonal skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are key with a clear creative vision, while remaining open to others’ ideas.
• Video Production: Experience with filmmaking and video editing, and experience working with Premiere Pro video software is also desirable.

About US
Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York.  Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners.  You can find more information here.

Our core values help define our purpose and are at the essence of what we do and shape our culture.  You can read about our values here.

We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent.  Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.  Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon. 

What we Offer

• Cycle to work scheme
• Income protection scheme
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Season ticket loans
• Monthly staff drinks, seasonal parties, tickets for our Live gigs, Monday breakfasts and more