Job Information
RWS Entertainment Group Senior Visual Communications in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Senior Visual Communications
Reports To: Director of Visual Communications
Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday
Place of Work: UK HQ, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU
Other: Full Time
ABOUT RWS GLOBAL
Built upon more than 120 years of combined expertise from its subsidiaries, RWS Global launched in 2023 as an industry-leading team of four powerhouse companies—RWS, ted, JRA and ARC. Together, they form the world’s largest producer of live experiences. Headquartered in New York City, London and Cincinnati, RWS Global provides ideation, design, technical, casting and operation services to create extraordinary entertainment, live events, exhibits, destinations, décor and brand attractions.
On land, at sea and everywhere in between, RWS Global produces over one million live moments every day. RWS Global employs a diverse team of world-class designers, creators, producers and more, including the casting and recruitment of over 8,000 performers and technicians annually. RWS Studios, located in New York City and London, comprises over 100,000 combined square feet of creative and meeting spaces, a costume shop, rehearsal studios, performer housing, fully equipped casting studios, acoustically treated music rooms and more.
RWS Global's subsidiaries include RWS, the leader in live moments by bringing to life unforgettable in-person experiences; ted, Europe's largest leisure entertainment experience company; JRA, an award-winning creative studio specializing in master planning, design and project management and ARC, providing casting for theatre, film, TV and commercials. Together, RWS Global’s companies have served an impressive roster of clients that includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and many more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Visual Communications Designer will play a crucial role in translating our client’s vision, identity, and story, into visitor experiences through graphics and environmental graphics design. The ideal candidate possesses an expertise in graphic design and visual communications in experiential-built environments and entertainment.
KEY TASKS
Role & Responsibilities:
Engage in the creation and collaboration within dynamic two and three-dimensional spaces, bringing a unique and imaginative touch to each project.
Conceptualize, benchmark, and establish the distinctive visual identity of spaces, contributing to the overall ambiance and atmosphere.
Foster continuous communication with design leadership throughout project lifecycles, ensuring seamless coordination from design inception to fabrication and final installation.
Contribute to the creation of compelling project design presentations, graphics, and documents, supporting effective communication with clients.
Maintain a comprehensive design approach by facilitating coordination among internal teams, external vendors, consultants, and freelancers, providing clear and timely guidance.
Offer constructive feedback and collaborate with project design directors to ensure the delivery of outstanding creative output and flawless execution.
Research, define, and develop materials and methods for design work, ensuring seamless collaboration with production designers to translate design intent into fabrication reality.
Articulate and convey designs to various organizational levels both within and outside the company, demonstrating proficiency in written and oral communication and a willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.
Demonstrate a well-developed understanding and application of design strategy, incorporating color, form, hierarchy, typography, imagery, materiality, and various design methods.
Create and apply graphic systems to a variety of entertainment project types, exhibit, sports, brand, and experience design projects with an eye for detail and accuracy.
Possess familiarity with the architectural process, including the ability to interpret construction documents, elevations, plans, and shop drawings.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or equivalent experience required.
A minimum of 8 years of experience as senior project designer in a professional studio organization or design company.
Must have proven exhibit design, entertainment, branding, and environmental graphic design experience .
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel), Microsoft Teams. Keynote software and CADtools for Illustrator experience is a major plus.
Experience in three-dimensional design and environmental graphic design, exhibit design, theme park design, wayfinding, branding, entertainment theming, with knowledge of content management and digital asset management systems.
Strong organizational skills required to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines. (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective design and project management.
Experience in collaborating across geographical and organizational boundaries is a valuable asset.
Strong understanding of entertainment and exhibit construction and materials graphics production and fabrication techniques for both interior and exterior applications.
Candidate and portfolio and will be assessed on creative excellence, storytelling, problem-solving and technical mastery.
Company Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Company Pension
25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
Computer (Mac/Windows)
Mobile phone
Flexible working (office/remote)
Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
Childcare Support Policy
Employer Sponsored Vision Program
Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
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