Hey you! Yeah you! I’m talking to you!
Posted on | January 19, 2012
Subtle eh?
Yep it’s that time again. We’re looking to hire someone new. It’s kind of like a weird version of christmas (the same anticipation of what you’ll get under the tree, with the added bonus of having to pay for it yourself) if Christmas came with an inflated tax bill and a need for an extra computer.
The new position could be full-time or could be a shorter contract (with the intention of full-time) – it just depends on the person and the situation.
But yeah, we’re looking for someone new and exciting to join our team. This is a more junior position suitable for someone at the start of their career (or is looking for a change) who is looking for an amazing opportunity. Someone who wants to learn and develop, to challenge themselves and grow. Someone who wants to be in a dynamic environment and really contribute to our success.
As I’ve said before, I’m not really one for job applications, CVs and interviews. It’s just not me. But to be fair to everyone, I thought I’d take a moment to list out what we’re (sort of) looking for and why you’d want to work with us. It’s not an exhaustive list, but it should give you a good idea of whether you’d like it here.
What’s it like working here?
Busy. Exciting. Fluid. Curious. Challenging. Fun.
We are a growing company. We all have to be a bit of an all-rounder. Some days we’ll be working on launching a new product and other days we’ll be talking to franchisees down in London on how they can drive new sales in their region. It changes. You need to be flexible. You need to look ahead. You need to be quick and be precise.
This is a fun company. We work hard when we need to and there can be long days and long nights. We also have fun. There’s a lot of banter. There is a lot of curiosity. We get to know our clients. We get to meet new friends.
Every week is different. Every project is different. We make a make a big impact on our clients, and it’s a big responsibility. It’s also a big privilege. We get to see the fruits of our labour played out every week.
What type of skills will you need?
Yes I know. I said right from the start that you’ll need to be a bit of an all-rounder. And that’s true. We are a small company. We don’t have room for people who can’t accomplish a lot of different tasks. I’m also looking for someone who will fit into the company dynamic – we are a young, growing, creative, ambitious company.
But there are skills we need:
- Curiosity and creativity- we are a creative company. We develop marketing strategies for businesses and we do it really well. I want someone who will be curious and creative. Someone who wants to learn a new way of working and will bring a strong creative outlook to the business. Equally, someone who is willing to make suggestion; bring their ideas and their perspectives; open and anxious to improve the processes we already have in place.
- Communication skills – this really should be obvious, but we are a marketing company and it’s essential that you have good communication skills. You’ll be working directly with clients, creatives and our strategic partners, and when you do, you represent the company (and me personally).
- Responsibility – We’re all busy. We have a lot on the go. We’re going to be relying on you and we don’t want to be let down. We’ll give you as much support as we possibly can, but you will need to step up your game and take responsibility for things. It’s an awesome chance to prove it to yourself and to us.
- Know how to use a bloody computer – Seriously this should also be a no-brainer. You’ll be doing research, you’ll be writing, you’ll be working. If you can’t use a computer (preferably a MAC) then you probably shouldn’t apply.
Why work for Designate?
Well, first off, there is a salary and room to move up. As we grow, so will you. But I’m not really interested in hiring someone who is only in it for a 9-5 pay check. This is a growing company. I want someone who wants to play a big role in an exciting business. Someone who wants to make an impact and see the real value in the contribution they make. As we grow and spread our wings, we’ll be taking you along with us. There is a lot of scope to develop your role and I’m always happy to help my staff develop.
In short, I prefer to work with someone who wants to take responsibility, who wants to be passionate about where they work, who wants to try new things and who wants to make a difference to my company and our clients.
What I can promise in return is a fun working environment, an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn and my full support.
If this sounds about right to you, or you feel you know someone who fills the bill, drop me a line:
Jordan@thedesignategroup.com
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