A content marketing agency that challenges and supports you

We are looking for an artworker, preferably with production experience. You’ll be part of a growing team, working in a fast-paced environment producing designs for print and digital. You will support the team in developing digital designs, including interactive online content, email templates, social media and animated artwork.

Who we are

We are an award-winning and well-established content marketing agency, based in Cambridge. If successful, you'll join our Darley/Godolphin team in providing a full service to one of the world's biggest horseracing and breeding operations.

The role

To provide artwork and design support to the Darley/Godolphin team, primarily focusing on our advertising output but not restricted to this.

Required skills and experience

• Ability to work comfortably in a Mac-based environment using Adobe CS, particularly Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Animate. Further training will be provided.

• Artwork layout and production experience.

• Attention to detail, taking pride and satisfaction in a job well done.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Organisational skills, such as prioritising work and tracking job progress.

• The ability to complete projects, often against tight deadlines.

Desired skills and experience

• 1+ years’ experience in an agency environment or similar would be an advantage.

• This role features regular client liaison so you must be comfortable with client contact and, due to the nature of the global horseracing industry, be available to work some weekends on a rota basis.

• This is a full-time role, with a hybrid setup of working from home and the CPL office.

Job purpose

• Contribute to CPL’s reputation for excellent customer service by providing a high-quality, responsive and agile service to internal teams and external clients.

• Help CPL achieve its overall mission: “We create inspiring content that brings people together around our clients’ brands and organisations.”

Key objectives

• Produce and finesse Darley’s stallion adverts on time and to the highest standard, according to the advertising planner.

• Keep the advertising planner and supporting documents updated.

• Provide innovative artwork support on the Darley/Godolphin account. Combine creative skills with technical know-how to bring graphics, animations and other visual effects to life.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Specific brands supported by this role are:

• Darley

• Godolphin

• Liaise with other teams to ensure finished products are delivered on time.

How you will benefit

• A blend of home and office working.

• Competitive salary.

• Staff bonus scheme.

• 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Group life cover.

• Subsidised parking and cycle-to-work scheme.

• Relaxed, friendly office: Friday drinks, fresh fruit, social room.

• Great teamwork ethos: regular social events and annual Christmas party.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

• Ensure that internal processes are followed, including tracking progress, updating the ad planner and regular archiving.

To Apply

If you’re interested, or would like to discuss the role, please get in touch: info@cpl.co.uk or neil.adcock@cpl.co.uk

We are always looking for talented freelance designers for both short-term and long-term projects, to work as part of our creative team. 

You will be working on a wide range of print and digital projects, from magazines, marketing campaign materials and infographics, to animation design and video idents. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is crucial, as is extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications and at least two years’ agency experience.

If this sounds like you, then please get in contact. Apply to kevin.reed@cpl.co.uk with a portfolio and your hourly/daily rate.