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Senior Designer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join the Sassy Media Group Hong Kong team.

The candidate would be responsible for creating inspiring and engaging digital design, photography and video assets that connect to the Sassy Hong Kong and Sassy Mama Hong Kong audiences and impress our clients. The Senior Designer is responsible for safeguarding the visual integrity of the SMG family and brands whilst constantly seeking opportunities to engage and excite our readers and develop the aesthetics of our brands.

You should have a passion for creativity, keeping up to date with visual trends, an interest in finding out what’s new and cool in Hong Kong, and in the world of media. Applicants should be confident using design software, taking and editing photos and videos, using social media platforms and have some web design knowledge. You must also be able to lead the design team and make decisions on the visual directions of the Sassy Hong Kong and Sassy Mama brands.

To apply for this position please take the time to familiarise yourself with Sassy Hong Kong and Sassy Mama Hong Kong and review the requirements below then send to jobs@sassymediagroup.com:

– Your CV
– Salary expectations
– A short cover email explaining why you think you are a great fit for the senior designer role
– A PDF portfolio sample of relevant creative work and/or link to your portfolio website

Please use the subject line: Senior Designer – Your Name.

Summary of the responsibilities of the role

– Design and design strategy lead
– Photo and video asset content creation
– Digital design and ideas for editorial and client-led briefs
– Image research
– Social media visual asset creation and ideas
– Designing and updating media kits, design guidelines, sales documents and corporate documents (as required)
– Managing workloads, briefing the junior design team members and freelancers

Education & Experience

– Degree level education in relevant field (Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Photography or Videography) or extensive industry experience
– 2+ years experience working in a relevant creative role
– Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects or similar)
– Experience managing others is preferred but not essential

Skills & Competencies

– Proficiency in shooting and editing photos and videos
– A portfolio showcasing digital design experience
– Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual ability and originality
– Ability to positively interact, communicate and present ideas with clear design rationales
– Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines
– A strategic thinker, who can understand the collaborative needs between Editorial, Partnerships and Marketing teams
– Creative and self-motivated, always on the lookout to help grow the Sassy Media Group brand in fresh and innovative ways
– A happy, sociable disposition and a strong team collaboration ethic
– Ability to brief and manage a junior creative and offer creative encouragement and mentorship
– Fluent in written and spoken English (Native Level)

What you can expect from us

– A friendly and supportive team
– Remote working opportunities
– Generous holiday allowance
– Medical cover

The applicant must be eligible to work in Hong Kong and be based in Hong Kong (unfortunately we cannot sponsor a visa).

Junior Creative 

Overview

We are looking for a junior creative to join the Sassy Media Group Hong Kong team.

The candidate would be responsible for designing graphics and taking original photos and videos for the Sassy Hong Kong and Sassy Mama Hong Kong websites and brand extensions such as emails, events and social media platforms.

You should have a passion for creativity, keeping up to date with visual trends, an interest in finding out what’s new and cool in Hong Kong, and in the world of media. Applicants should have some experience using design software, taking and editing photos and videos and using social media platforms.

This role would suit a graphic design, photography, illustration or fashion graduate or someone looking for their second job who is wishing to build their creative career in a friendly and supportive team.

For more information and to apply for this position please take the time to familiarise yourself with the Sassy Hong Kong and Sassy Mama Hong Kong brands and review the requirements below then send to jobs@sassymediagroup.com:

– Your CV
– Salary expectations
– A short cover email explaining why you think you are a great fit for this role
– A PDF portfolio sample of relevant creative work and/or link to your portfolio website

Please use the subject line: Junior Creative – Your Name.

Summary of the responsibilities of the role

– Design graphics for Sassy Hong Kong and Sassy Mama Hong Kong websites, email and social media
– Image research
– Support the senior designer and wider team by suggesting creative ideas for editorial and client articles and special projects
– Support the senior designer to shoot and edit original photos and videos
– Support the senior designer and wider team with occasional ad-hoc creative tasks like sourcing props or attending events

Key skills and interests

– Confident using a digital camera to take creative photos and videos
– A portfolio demonstrating graphic design experience
– Some experience using Adobe software such as; InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom (please detail in your application your experience using these or other software)
– A good visual eye
– A positive attitude and an interest in graphic design, photography and media. Must be happy to collaborate with the senior designer and wider team but also happy to work independently as required and be proactive in developing ideas to support the business goals
– A fast learner, willing to work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
– Our brands are published in English so good written and spoken English is required

What you can expect from us

– A friendly and supportive team
– Remote working opportunities
– Generous holiday allowance
– Medical cover

The applicant must be eligible to work in Hong Kong and be based in Hong Kong (unfortunately we cannot sponsor a visa).

Editorial Assistant

Are you passionate about producing engaging content, written in an accessible and conversational style? Do you want to learn more about SEO and editorial administration, and see how your work achieves results? Do you love exploring our city and finding out what’s new and exciting? Do you want to be part of an award-winning team that brings the best of Hong Kong to life?

If so, then joining Sassy Media Group as an Editorial Assistant might be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for an individual who can produce articles that engage and help our readers navigate Hong Kong, bringing them the best of lifestyle elated content.  Working across a range of categories such as Eat & Drink, Lifestyle, What’s On and more, you will be able to bring these to life with creative and thoughtful content, that is both timely and accurate.  You will also work with our team on the SEO work that brings results, and managing the administration required to bring our editorial content to our readers.

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and writing examples to jobs@sassymediagroup.com.

Please note that we are not able to sponsor employment for this position, and so applicants must be eligible for work in Hong Kong.

Contributors

We are always looking for talented people to contribute to Sassy Hong Kong, so if you are passionate about writing — and everything Hong Kong — we want to hear from you.

To apply please send an email marked “Sassy Contributor Application” to editorial@sassyhongkong.com and please include the following information:

– Your CV
– Relevant writing samples
– A cover letter setting out why you like Sassy and want to write for us, as well as listing the site sections you are most interested in
– 2-3 article pitches

If we feel you would be a good fit for Sassy, we’ll be sure to get in touch. But we do receive a large number of emails so unfortunately we are unable to respond to everyone individually.