An exciting opportunity to join the UK's leading entertainment marketing and advertising agency.
We are looking for a Social Content Graphic Designer to join our talented team, in the heart of London's West End.
As a Social Content Graphic Designer, you will be part of the wider social media and content team, helping in all aspects of the graphic design and creation of social content for our clients.
An ideal social designer is someone who enjoys playing within the box of brand identity to create new social solutions, working in a fast-paced environment and pushing their skillset forward.
Must have a strong visual eye for design and enjoy creating engaging content whilst adhering to a brand identity, ensuring individuality across AKA’s range of clients. Experience within the entertainment/ arts industries is preferred but not a requirement, but a strong interest and passion in the sector is essential.
Salary dependent on experience
Deliverables
Assist in the creation of innovative and engaging static and animated content and video editing for social media channels against client briefs and social strategy.
Shape and adhere to the correct tone of voice and deliver on-brand content.
Generation of new, creative ideas and involvement in content brainstorms
Create content brand guidelines per client.
Present and circulate updates in the weekly social meetings regarding competitor analysis and industry content highlights.
Person Specification and Minimum Qualifications
1+ years’ experience working in a similar role with transferable skills
Experience of graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite
A basic understanding of motion graphics and aftereffects
Ability to work independently, take responsibility and show initiative
A ‘can do’ attitude, willing to go the extra mile with confidence and a professional outlook
A highly creative and imaginative approach, able to critically evaluate and develop ideas
A passion for theatre and live entertainment
Other Duties as Assigned
AKA is a fluid organisation and advertising is a fast moving and rapidly changing business; as such you may be required to undertake duties which are in line with the general purpose of this job description, but which are not specifically referred to.
Some out of hours working (evenings and weekends) are occasionally required to ensure that time-sensitive social activity is delivered when required. This includes but is not limited to theatrical press nights, gallery openings, client and industry events.
Benefits
25 days holiday
‘Telus Health’ EAP scheme for you and your family. Giving you access to free independent advice on Life, Health, Family, Money and Work matters
Holiday Buy Back
Friends & Family Theatre Ticket
New Business Incentives
Recruitment Incentives
Pension Scheme
Interest Free Travel Loan
Ride to Work Scheme
Death in Service
Flexible/Hybrid Working
Critical Illness
Enhanced Parental Leave
We get people to go places
AKA is a global creative marketing and media agency with offices across the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. For more than 30 years, we’ve powered the worlds of theatre, film, live entertainment, museums, galleries, and visitor attractions – helping extraordinary experiences find the audiences they deserve.
We’re proud to collaborate with some of the biggest and most inspiring names in culture and entertainment, including ABBA Voyage, The Royal Shakespeare Company, ATG Entertainment, The Old Vic, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh, Sonia Friedman Productions, Michael Grandage Company, National Theatre Productions, The Jamie Lloyd Company, and Sadler’s Wells.
Our work also spans many of the UK’s most iconic attractions and experiences – from Historic Royal Palaces and Battersea Power Station to the Eden Project, Wellcome Collection, Lightroom, The Design Museum, Japan House, Royal Collection Trust, The Friends Experience, and Monopoly Lifesized.
At AKA, we connect creativity, strategy and smart analytical thinking to spark attention, build engagement, and turn audiences into advocates. Our international reach gives clients a global perspective, while our local expertise keeps every campaign sharp, relevant, and effective – a winning combination that’s hard to beat.
And as one of the Best Places to Work 2025, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built – ensuring AKA is a place where employees thrive and collaboration fuels everything.
