Senior Multimedia Designer (12-Month FTC) at Burson · Johannesb…

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

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More about the role:

As a Senior Multimedia Designer, you will focus on delivering high-quality creative work that brings client briefs to life through strong conceptual thinking and excellent craft. You’ll develop impactful designs rooted in an earned-first mindset, contribute to campaigns across channels, and grow your confidence working directly with clients. This is a hands-on creative role with opportunities to build production experience, sharpen presentation skills, and collaborate closely with senior creatives and cross-disciplinary teams.

What you'll do:

• Create high-quality visual designs and do the best work that improves client business.
• Design and produce multimedia content for digital platforms including social media, websites, presentations, and client campaigns
• Create motion graphics, video content, and animations that align with client branding and campaign objectives
• Start building strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey design concepts and ideas to clients and agency team members.
• Constantly consider all aspects of content creation - imagery, tonality, pace, messaging, etc.
• Support the senior team on large campaigns/ new business opportunities.
• Interrogate and challenge briefs to strengthen creative ideas and outputs
• Design effective social content, informed by platform trends, strategy, and performance

Experience that contributes to success:

• Full understanding of Adobe suites (photoshop illustrator InDesign, aftereffects and premier)
• Technical understanding of current and emerging social media platforms
• Ability to design in PPT and across Microsoft office suite
• Work to a schedule, be able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience with managing small projects/retainers in partnership with agency teams.
• Previous experience in developing and presenting key visuals, design directions or small campaigns with limited guidance from Art Directors or Senior Art Directors.
• Ability to understand and design social content, with a firm understanding of social media trends, strategy, and effectiveness

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You belong at Burson:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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