Digital Artworker

McCann Central

Digital Artworker

£25000

McCann Central, Macclesfield, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 6 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b4bc8c6073414e5a9cb66861466d1bc4

Full Job Description

Regarded as one of the best within McCann's global network, McCann Manchester's studio is immersed in the latest technologies.

As part of Craft Manchester's digital studio team, you will proficiently build content for web, amend digital artwork including banner storyboards, email layouts and produce short video animations.

Working closely with other department leads you will be able to demonstrate your skills and take ownership of briefs from the project management and creative teams to produce high quality digital ready assets in accordance with client guidelines.

Specifically you'll be responsible for :

  • Produce storyboards for web banners using Photoshop

  • Build and amend web banners using Google Web Designer

  • Build, upload and test HTML weekly email campaigns

  • Animate short videos for Social content

  • Work with designers and project managers on website page amends and updates, ensuring adherence to the brief

  • Proactively suggest alternative layout solutions and discuss with creative / production, where appropriate

  • Ensure all work produced adheres to specified corporate guidelines

  • Carry out work as briefed, unless variations to brief are requested

  • Retouch images when necessary

  • Keep Resource Manager informed of scope of work, workload and highlighting where more time is required

    Previous experience as a Digital Mac Operator / Digital Artworker, ideally gained within an agency environment.

  • Fully conversant with core studio programmes; InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

  • Experience in coding / programming languages and tools HTML and Google Web Designer

  • Working knowledge of animation software; After Effects

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines

  • A flexible attitude and a willingness to work on process based briefs

    Ghosts. A swimming pool. 2 mischievous kittens. At McCann Manchester, it's fair to say we're a little different.


  • Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That's why we're on the look-out for the people who can contribute to making great work.

    We're a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site.

    McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.

    A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.

    The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.

    An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8-acresite the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).

    The Truth

    Working with McCann will be a journey, it'll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.