Key Art Designer (Mid-Level)

Key Art Designer (Mid-Level)

ZEALOT UK Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Description

About ZEALOT

ZEALOT is a global creative agency with offices in London, New York, and Los Angeles, specialising in the film and television industry. We craft trailers, TV spots, social/digital campaigns, promos, and print materials for some of the biggest names in entertainment.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Mid-Level Key Art Designer to join our growing print studio. If you live and breathe design, thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, and have a strong portfolio of key art work, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to our Senior Art Director (Key Art), you'll play a key role in shaping the visual identities of major film and TV campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity to independently own your projects, present work to clients, develop mentor skills and guide Junior members of the team on high-profile projects, whilst collaborating with industry-leading professionals, and pushing creative boundaries.

Job Requirements

- 2 - 4+ years' experience within an entertainment, advertising or creative agency environment
- Deep passion for design, especially film and TV poster design, with a strong, curated portfolio.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. (After Effects and Cinema 4D knowledge is a plus.)
- High-level conceptual thinking and technical craft, with excellent typography, composition, and photo-editing skills.
- A leading creative voice with the confidence to present and execute ideas effectively.
- Strong time management, able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker, capable of interpreting client briefs with a clear vision for tone and genre.
- Collaborative and communicative, working well within a team, and fostering positive working relationships.
- Adaptable and flexible, thriving in a reactive, deadline-driven industry.
- Highly organised, with an exceptional eye for detail and quality control.

Job Responsibilities

- Lead concept development and execution of high-quality key art for a variety of clients and projects.
- Design every aspect of poster creation, including typography, layout, colour grading, artworking and photo compositing.
- Create static assets such as title treatments, pitch decks, social media assets, and print adapts for rollout campaigns from delivered key art.
- Curate and refine marketing materials (unit photography, special shoots as well as at a conceptual level) into compelling design assets.
- Ensure technical accuracy, including image formatting, resolution, and colour profiles for both print and digital outputs.
- Understand and respond to creative briefs, solving design challenges with strong problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate effectively with Art Directors, Creative Directors, and Producers to refine and elevate the creative process.
- Stay on top of design trends, continuously developing new skills and techniques.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Key Art Designer (Mid-Level)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Key Art Designer (Mid-Level)

Job: Key Art Designer (Mid-Level)

Organisation: ZEALOT UK

Postcode: W1T 1QR

How to Apply

As part of your application, please provide the following by Friday 14th August 23:59.

- Your CV
- A short cover letter written in your own words
- A link to your showreel and/or a selected portfolio of your motion design work

Please note that candidates must submit all three items to be considered for this role.

We know AI tools can be useful, but for this application we’re really interested in hearing your own voice, ideas and perspective. Please make sure your cover letter feels personal to you, rather than submitting AI-generated answers.

If you are selected to progress to the next stage, you may be asked to complete a short task as part of the interview process.

Please note, this role requires a minimum of 3 days a week onsite, so candidates must be able to commute to our Soho office and be legally able to work in the UK.

ZEALOT UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.