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Senior Creative Manager

Apply via this link by Friday 28th June at 5.00pm BST (details below and via the link) ➡️ https://bit.ly/seniorcreativec40cities

Communications

Location: Johannesburg, London, Rio de Janeiro

Department: Communications

Employment Type: Full time

Minimum experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor

Compensation: (Grade 3) Johannesburg – ZAR 1,036,800, London – GBP £63,323, Rio de Janeiro – (IC) USD 76,745

Background

C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.

C40’s team of 400+ staff is based in offices in London, in New York, Johannesburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations.

The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors, which is chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, responsible for operational oversight. A regionally diverse management team, led by Executive Director Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania.

Our international staff work with the C40 network under the leadership of city governments to deliver this mission. Using a data-driven approach, our team identifies and promotes the exchange of proven programmes and policies developed by cities; provides world-class research, technical expertise and access to key partners to deliver new programmes and policies with cities; and communicates cities’ individual achievements and collective leadership.

Diversity Statement

C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better.

We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis. This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work.

We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission. If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience. If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.

C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort.

Department Description

C40’s Communications Team is responsible for strategically positioning C40 as one of the world’s most impactful climate organisations and ensuring that mayors of C40 cities are recognised as global climate leaders.

Our global communications through our mayors, executive director, and channels help accelerate climate action in cities and combat disinformation. We encourage even greater collaboration between cities, international institutions, scientists, climate experts, and CEOs. This drives ambition and helps political and business leaders step up their climate action to the level needed to keep global temperature rise within the boundaries scientists agree is safe. Provide proactive and reactive comments to the latest climate stories in the news agenda. And explain the complex science to the wider public who engage in climate action.

Position Description

The Senior Creative Manager is an integral member of the Communications team and will work in close collaboration with the Director of Brand, Creative and Digital Content, members of the wider team and closely with the Campaigns and Advocacy teams. The candidate will be responsible for leading on the design, development and commissioning of a variety of digital assets for C40, and will bring highly creative and innovative ideas to reach new and existing audiences.

Responsibilities

– Oversee day-to-day design and propose creative concepts for communications, working alongside campaigns and events teams.

– In collaboration with the Director of Brand, Creative and Digital Content, the individual will lead on the creative vision of C40 during project discussions with other teams.

– Advise on all creative decisions for the C40 website.

– Protect the brand identity and reputation of C40 by overseeing C40’s creative outputs and ensuring all elements work together.

– Integrate local, regional and cultural nuances in C40’s creative outputs to create a visual identity that is truly global and inclusive.

– Actively recruiting several trusted creative agencies to assist in the delivery of the required work and leading in maintaining agency relationships.

– Creative direction of C40’s visual library and keeping it up to date.

– Researching and exploring new creative avenues for C40, including integrating different mediums, i.e. videos, gifs, animations & illustrations.

– Design and develop C40’s illustration style.

– Consult on design for other C40 entities.

– Lead on the creative direction along with the Summit delivery team for the C40 Cities World Mayors Summit in 2025, plus the several key climate milestones the organisation is involved in throughout the year including United Nation key events – UNGA and COPs.

Person Specification

– Extensive experience in graphic or multimedia design, ideally at least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience.

– Experience in leading creative direction and managing a small creative team.

– Proven examples of successful creative concepts for campaigns and events.

– Experienced illustrator with a distinct illustration style.

– Experience creating brand identities and visions for global organisations.

– Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

– Strong understanding of current trends in graphic design and digital communications.

– Proven experience in creating innovative and never-seen-before content for organisations.

– Ability to take creative ownership of projects.

– Excellent attention to detail.

– Ability to lead a team of freelancers for big events.

– Extensive knowledge of content management systems and social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Other Requirements:

– Applicants must already have the right to work in the locations they’re applying for. Some travel will be required as part of the role.

Reporting To: Director of Brand, Creative and Digital Content

Term: Indefinite

Location: Johannesburg, London, Rio de Janeiro

Salary: (Grade 3) Johannesburg – ZAR 1,036,800, London – GBP £63,323, Rio de Janeiro – (IC) USD 76,745

Application Process:

Closing date for applications is Friday 28th June 2024 at 5.00pm BST. C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications so please do submit applications early.

To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on Twitter @c40cities and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/C40Cities.

For any queries about the role, please contact careers@C40.org

C40 is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply via this link ➡️ https://bit.ly/seniorcreativec40cities