Job description
Location: Remote, must be UK-based
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Why Midnite?
Midnite is a next-generation betting platform that is built for today’s fandom. We are a collective of engineers and designers who all share a passion for sports and gaming. We exist to bring fans closer to the games they love through the rush of winning money.
Unlike the alternatives, Midnite doesn’t feel like a website built two decades ago. Instead, it’s a cutting-edge creation, designed and constructed from the ground up with the latest technologies. Crafting an experience that’s truly intuitive, immersive, and immediately understandable is no walk in the park, but we thrive on the challenge. We believe we’re on the brink of creating something truly awesome.
About the role:
We are looking for a Mid-Senior Designer with expertise in creating compelling visual content. If you have an interest in motion, this is a great addition! You will be responsible for generating ad concepts and designs for all paid and organic social adverts. Understanding of the gambling sector, its trends and its nuances will be helpful, but not a deal breaker if you are excited to learn about this exciting industry. You will be working across multiple design functions, where every day can present new possibilities. Your biggest priority will be to create design solutions to the highest level of output and consideration. There are no boundaries at Midnite; we are looking for candidates who challenge the status quo! We want you to take ownership from conceptualisation through to delivery, and liaise with our Art Director to understand how we can set the bar high for all of our content. You’ll produce compelling video assets for various channels, including web, email, social and many more. You’ll play an essential part in the development of all Midnite’s visual elements. You’ll maintain a coherent, consistent and dynamic design approach, considering 3D design, type, image and layout across all channels to elevate and communicate our brand identity.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end process of digital advertising, from ad concept to creation, design, delivery and iteration, and regular asset success analysis (post metrics, campaign metrics).
- Consistently improving the performance of content and design in social and digital display advertising.
- Identify enhancement opportunities for test ideas at any stage of the creative process, through iterations and improvements.
- Working with other designers, creatives and Art Directors to achieve assets to support and improve designs and messaging.
- Staying ahead of the curve with design on digital platforms and best practices, with the latest content and design trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Articulating and presenting designs to your seniors.
- Establishing and promoting design guidelines, best practices and standards.
- Consistently meet creative schedules and online marketing requirements.
- Ability to read and understand media plans, with a knowledge of formats and best practices by channel.
Skills:
- Substantial experience designing ad campaigns for paid and organic social media.
- Experience working in an agency or brand side.
- Experience creating cutting-edge, modern and innovative designs which work effectively for digital advertising outputs
- Knowing how to concept and test creative in a performance marketing environment and the associated channels
- An impressive portfolio packed with super strong layout, typography, imagery, motion & animation
- Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite for design and animation, and Figma, Jitter.
- Working to tight deadlines with accuracy and speed, whilst being forward-thinking and innovative
- Strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate ideas into visual narratives.
- Proficiency in animation principles, timing, and compositing.
- Creativity and attention to detail in crafting visually stunning motion content.
- Time-management skills to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong design background and awareness of current trends in both motion and design.
- Knowledgeable on the fundamentals of great storytelling and how to apply them to both film and motion briefs, and be comfortable expressing your ideas through storyboards and/or treatments.
What’s in it for you:
- Shape our future: Play a key role in our team’s success, where your voice matters, and you’ll have a direct impact on shaping Midnite’s future.
- Connect and unwind: Take part in our quarterly gatherings where our community comes together to bond and have fun.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Look after your well-being with our outstanding zero-excess health insurance plan, which includes optical and dental coverage.
- Simplify life: Take advantage of our nursery salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to conveniently pay your child’s nursery fees straight from your paycheck.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy 25 paid holidays a year, plus generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
- Productive home office: We provide everything you need for a comfortable and ergonomic home setup, ensuring you’re as productive as possible.
- Flexible working: We embrace flexible working, allowing you to adjust your schedule when life’s unexpected moments arise.
- Latest tech made easy: With our salary sacrifice schemes, you can upgrade to the latest gadgets, household items, and mobile tech without the upfront cost.
- Exclusive perks: Enjoy a wide range of discounts on retailers, groceries, and subscriptions, making life a little more affordable.
- Grow with us: Expand your skills through internal and external learning opportunities while benefiting from access to mentorship programs that support your development.
- Transparent compensation: We provide competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids, ensuring that salary discussions are simple and fair.
- Constructive feedback: We foster a transparent culture, encouraging individual feedback and review sessions to help everyone improve.
At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.
We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.
