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We are Ascential. We believe today’s actions lead to tomorrow’s success.

We deliver specialist information, analytics, events and eCommerce optimisation to the world's leading consumer brands and their ecosystems. 

Our world-class businesses improve performance and solve customer problems by delivering immediately actionable information and visionary longer-term thinking across Digital Commerce, Product Design, Marketing and Retail & Financial Services.

Our divisions and brands:
- Digital Commerce -
-- Flywheel Digital, Edge by Ascential, Yimian, Duo Zhun, Intellibrand, Perpetua, OneSpace, Spotlight, 4K Miles, WhyteSpyder

- Ascential Futures (Intelligence & Events) -
-- Product Design: WGSN, Coloro, Start by WGSN
-- Marketing: LIONS, WARC
-- Retail & Financial Services: Money20/20

With more than 3,800 employees across five continents, we combine local expertise with a global footprint for clients in over 120 countries. Ascential is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Technology

Ascential

You must have extensive motion graphics experience, management skills, expertise in After Effects and Premiere Pro, and strong attention to detail. Provide links to relevant work.

You will produce videos, manage a creative team, ensure branding compliance, conduct quality control, gather feedback, solve problems, and maintain communication across projects.

Design

Creative Arts & Fashion

London

<div><div>We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer (12 Months Maternity Cover) to join our team in London as part of our Content function.</div><div></div><div>
Your Role: You will be a creative, proactive, and resourceful motion designer with management abilities. You will be passionate about motion and be plugged into all the latest trends and techniques. This role will work across a range of brands within the Ascential portfolio including Cannes Lions, Contagious and Money2020 producing a range of digital video content with storytelling at the heart. You will lead a team of two creatives whilst actively working on multiple projects and quality checking the work of the team.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities</div><ul><li>
Working to briefs to produce videos that fulfil objectives</li><li>
Managing a team of two other creatives</li><li>
Reviewing and ensuring videos from the whole team meet branding requirements</li><li>
Quality control of videos created by the whole Ascential Studios team</li><li>
Using your creativity and skillset to produce compelling content</li><li>
Gathering and implementing feedback</li><li>
Problem-solving and communicating to stakeholders throughout the production process</li><li>
You are a connector, working hard to ensure people and projects are not inadvertently siloed or silenced</li></ul><div></div><div>
Your Experience</div><ul><li>
Extensive experience in motion graphics</li><li>
Prior management experience</li><li>
Expert in After Effects and PremierePro</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of video codecs, file formats and social specifications for asset delivery</li><li>
Ability to confidently present ideas and technical execution to stakeholders</li><li>
Have meticulous attention to detail</li><li>
Be a team player with a collaborative mind-set</li><li>
All applicants must provide links to relevant past work</li></ul><div></div><div>
If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At Ascential, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.</div><div></div><div>
Who are we?</div><div></div><div>
Ascential takes the world&rsquo;s leading brands to the heart of what&rsquo;s next for their industries.</div><div></div><div>
We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential is part of the Informa Group.. Find out more here: <div>ascential.com</div></div><div></div><div>
Why Choose Us?</div><div></div><div><i>
Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture -</i> we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you&rsquo;ve ever made.</div><div></div><div>
Ascential is a people-powered company, and we&rsquo;re committed to supporting <div>diversity, equity and inclusion</div>. We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women&rsquo;s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it&rsquo;s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people&rsquo;s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.</div><div></div><div>
Helping people to connect and drive progress isn&rsquo;t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.</div><div></div><div>
We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that&rsquo;s not possible for you, let&rsquo;s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.</div><div></div><div>
Only you know what&rsquo;s most important to you. That&rsquo;s why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:</div><div></div><ul><li>
25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days</li><li>
Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection</li><li>
Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role</li><li>
Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme</li><li>
Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme</li><li>
Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow</li></ul></div><div></div><div>
We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.</div><div></div><div>
If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out <div>more</div></div></div><div></div>

We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer (12 Months Maternity Cover) to join our team in London as part of our Content function.
Your Role: You will be a creative, proactive, and resourceful motion designer with management abilities. You will be passionate about motion and be plugged into all the latest trends and techniques. This role will work across a range of brands within the Ascential portfolio including Cannes Lions, Contagious and Money2020 producing a range of digital video content with storytelling at the heart. You will lead a team of two creatives whilst actively working on multiple projects and quality checking the work of the team.
Key Responsibilities
Working to briefs to produce videos that fulfil objectives
Managing a team of two other creatives
Reviewing and ensuring videos from the whole team meet branding requirements
Quality control of videos created by the whole Ascential Studios team
Using your creativity and skillset to produce compelling content
Gathering and implementing feedback
Problem-solving and communicating to stakeholders throughout the production process
You are a connector, working hard to ensure people and projects are not inadvertently siloed or silenced
Your Experience
Extensive experience in motion graphics
Prior management experience
Expert in After Effects and PremierePro
Advanced knowledge of video codecs, file formats and social specifications for asset delivery
Ability to confidently present ideas and technical execution to stakeholders
Have meticulous attention to detail
Be a team player with a collaborative mind-set
All applicants must provide links to relevant past work
If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At Ascential, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.
Who are we?
Ascential takes the world’s leading brands to the heart of what’s next for their industries.
We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential is part of the Informa Group.. Find out more here: ascential.com
Why Choose Us?
Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you’ve ever made.
Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women’s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.
We’re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it’s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people’s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.
Helping people to connect and drive progress isn’t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.
We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that’s not possible for you, let’s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.
Only you know what’s most important to you. That’s why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:
25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days
Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role
Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme
Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options
Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow
We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.
If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out more

Senior Motion Designer (Maternity Cover) - Ascential

Senior Motion Designer (Maternity Cover)

You need conceptual design skills, proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, experience in web and social media design, and strong collaboration abilities. Time management and feedback skills are essential.

You will create digital assets, collaborate with teams on content and structure, ensure brand consistency, and support marketing initiatives while managing projects independently and within a team.

<div>
 <div>
  We're looking for a Digital Designer to join our team in London as part of our Design function.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Your Role: You will work on creative projects from brief to delivery for all our products, awards and events. A creative all-rounder, they will deliver high quality creative across a wide range of executions and touchpoints, and be a brand guardian for the globally known LIONS brand and our portfolio, which includes LIONS Learning, The Work, Cannes Lions and more.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  You will display confidence and enthusiasm working within an international organisation and supporting teams across the business. They will handle a wide variety of briefs and their direct contribution includes, but is not limited to, production of high-quality digital content and communication materials, product and support documents, and events assets, that adhere to brand guidelines.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Key Responsibilities
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li>Producing branded collateral for a range of formats with a specific focus on digital executions and communications including email, social and web. Bringing a fresh eye and enthusiasm to each creative project.</li>
  <li>Collaborate with the product team to develop website content and structure ideas that create a clear user experience, whilst supporting marketing targets.</li>
  <li>Reimagine existing and future brand guidelines for a digital landscape.</li>
  <li>Encourage and implement innovative ideas and approaches to keep the brand's creative output fresh and competitive using a digital-first approach.</li>
  <li>Ensure the consistency and responsiveness of content shared across multiple platforms, i.e desktop websites vs. mobile app.</li>
  <li>Realising the ideas of a brief by designing and testing work to make sure each element is completed in full, on time, and in line with company/brand standards as well as brainstorming new concepts through cross functional working sessions.</li>
  <li>Ability to work independently but also collaborate with Art Directors and support Junior Designers, while continually sharing progress with stakeholders on the Marketing team.</li>
  <li>Produce creative executions for a variety of projects across marketing activities including, email, social media assets, web assets, marketing and sales supporting collateral and advertisements.</li>
  <li>This role involves close collaboration with all current and future members of the LIONS Marketing team, including copywriters, digital producers and other designers, as well as marketing managers and colleagues in other departments.</li>
  <li>Ability to thrive in an exciting and busy environment, working for an iconic brand. Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative qualities. Supports and collaborates with the team around them. Confidence to take ownership of BAU digital responsibilities with the guidance of the Associate Art Director and Creative Director.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Your Experience
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li>Conceptual design thinking and a high level of consistency.</li>
  <li>You have versatile creative abilities to deliver brand consistency across many digital touch points including an understanding of web best practices, email marketing and social media design trends.</li>
  <li>The experience to collaborate with Senior Designers and the wider Creative Team in everyday tasks.</li>
  <li>The experience to support Junior Designers with peer-to-peer feedback on BAU tasks.</li>
  <li>Self-driven, proactive and keen to learn new skills.</li>
  <li>Proficient working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.</li>
  <li>Confidently navigate CMS (Content Management System) software for content population across event and intelligence sites.</li>
  <li>Demonstrate an ability to positively interact with both creative and marketing teams.</li>
  <li>A keen interest in current industry trends &amp; techniques.</li>
  <li>Excellent organisational skills required; must be able to handle multiple projects and produce a high volume of quality work within tight deadlines via cross functional workflow streams and project management tools.</li>
  <li>Self-motivated, a team player, comfortable with following directions and receiving feedback on their work as required.</li>
  <li>Experience as a digital creative in the industry. Relevant experience working in a team based environment is ideal</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At LIONS, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Who are we?
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  The LIONS brand is probably most synonymous with Cannes Lions, The International Festival of Creativity, the definitive meeting place for the global creative communications and advertising community. It’s five days of inspiration, aspiration, unlimited magic and potential. The Festival has been championing creative excellence since 1954 with the goal of providing a global destination and the definitive benchmark for creativity that drives progress.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  LIONS is going through an exciting time as it’s recently repositioned as The Home of Creativity, supporting those in the business of creativity at every step of their journeys with an extended portfolio of new advisory, learning and intelligence services. Our purpose is to drive progress through creativity for an incredibly diverse and talented global creative community.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  You will join a team of change makers. The team’s purpose is to champion change to create the most powerful global creative community and drive growth for the brand.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  LIONS is part of Ascential plc. Ascential takes the world’s leading brands to the heart of what’s next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential plc is listed on London Stock Exchange.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Why Choose Us?
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  <i> Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture -</i> we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you’ve ever made.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting 
  <div>
   diversity, equity and inclusion
  </div>. We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women’s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  We’re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it’s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people’s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Helping people to connect and drive progress isn’t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that’s not possible for you, let’s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Only you know what’s most important to you. That’s why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li>25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days</li>
  <li>Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection</li>
  <li>Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role</li>
  <li>Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme</li>
  <li>Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme</li>
  <li>Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options</li>
  <li>Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out 
  <div>
   more
  </div>
 </div>
</div>


 
  We're looking for a Digital Designer to join our team in London as part of our Design function.
 
 
 
  Your Role: You will work on creative projects from brief to delivery for all our products, awards and events. A creative all-rounder, they will deliver high quality creative across a wide range of executions and touchpoints, and be a brand guardian for the globally known LIONS brand and our portfolio, which includes LIONS Learning, The Work, Cannes Lions and more.
 
 
 
  You will display confidence and enthusiasm working within an international organisation and supporting teams across the business. They will handle a wide variety of briefs and their direct contribution includes, but is not limited to, production of high-quality digital content and communication materials, product and support documents, and events assets, that adhere to brand guidelines.
 
 
 
  Key Responsibilities
 
 
  Producing branded collateral for a range of formats with a specific focus on digital executions and communications including email, social and web. Bringing a fresh eye and enthusiasm to each creative project.
  Collaborate with the product team to develop website content and structure ideas that create a clear user experience, whilst supporting marketing targets.
  Reimagine existing and future brand guidelines for a digital landscape.
  Encourage and implement innovative ideas and approaches to keep the brand's creative output fresh and competitive using a digital-first approach.
  Ensure the consistency and responsiveness of content shared across multiple platforms, i.e desktop websites vs. mobile app.
  Realising the ideas of a brief by designing and testing work to make sure each element is completed in full, on time, and in line with company/brand standards as well as brainstorming new concepts through cross functional working sessions.
  Ability to work independently but also collaborate with Art Directors and support Junior Designers, while continually sharing progress with stakeholders on the Marketing team.
  Produce creative executions for a variety of projects across marketing activities including, email, social media assets, web assets, marketing and sales supporting collateral and advertisements.
  This role involves close collaboration with all current and future members of the LIONS Marketing team, including copywriters, digital producers and other designers, as well as marketing managers and colleagues in other departments.
  Ability to thrive in an exciting and busy environment, working for an iconic brand. Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative qualities. Supports and collaborates with the team around them. Confidence to take ownership of BAU digital responsibilities with the guidance of the Associate Art Director and Creative Director.
 
 
 
  Your Experience
 
 
  Conceptual design thinking and a high level of consistency.
  You have versatile creative abilities to deliver brand consistency across many digital touch points including an understanding of web best practices, email marketing and social media design trends.
  The experience to collaborate with Senior Designers and the wider Creative Team in everyday tasks.
  The experience to support Junior Designers with peer-to-peer feedback on BAU tasks.
  Self-driven, proactive and keen to learn new skills.
  Proficient working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
  Confidently navigate CMS (Content Management System) software for content population across event and intelligence sites.
  Demonstrate an ability to positively interact with both creative and marketing teams.
  A keen interest in current industry trends & techniques.
  Excellent organisational skills required; must be able to handle multiple projects and produce a high volume of quality work within tight deadlines via cross functional workflow streams and project management tools.
  Self-motivated, a team player, comfortable with following directions and receiving feedback on their work as required.
  Experience as a digital creative in the industry. Relevant experience working in a team based environment is ideal
 
 
 
  If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At LIONS, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.
 
 
 
  Who are we?
 
 
 
  The LIONS brand is probably most synonymous with Cannes Lions, The International Festival of Creativity, the definitive meeting place for the global creative communications and advertising community. It’s five days of inspiration, aspiration, unlimited magic and potential. The Festival has been championing creative excellence since 1954 with the goal of providing a global destination and the definitive benchmark for creativity that drives progress.
 
 
 
  LIONS is going through an exciting time as it’s recently repositioned as The Home of Creativity, supporting those in the business of creativity at every step of their journeys with an extended portfolio of new advisory, learning and intelligence services. Our purpose is to drive progress through creativity for an incredibly diverse and talented global creative community.
 
 
 
  You will join a team of change makers. The team’s purpose is to champion change to create the most powerful global creative community and drive growth for the brand.
 
 
 
  LIONS is part of Ascential plc. Ascential takes the world’s leading brands to the heart of what’s next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential plc is listed on London Stock Exchange.
 
 
 
  Why Choose Us?
 
 
 
   Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you’ve ever made.
 
 
 
  Ascential is a people-powered company, and we’re committed to supporting 
  
   diversity, equity and inclusion
  . We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women’s Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.
 
 
 
  We’re committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it’s ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people’s savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.
 
 
 
  Helping people to connect and drive progress isn’t a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.
 
 
 
  We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that’s not possible for you, let’s talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.
 
 
 
  Only you know what’s most important to you. That’s why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:
 
 
  25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days
  Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
  Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role
  Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme
  Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
  Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options
  Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow
 
 
 
  We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.
 
 
 
  If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out 
  
   more
  
 


Ascential

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