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Role Overview The Associate Manager - Design will be the creative engine behind Athena's visual identity, owning end-to-end design across print, digital, and motion. You will work closely with the communications, research, and business development teams to ensure every output is compelling, on-brand, and built for the audiences that matter most to us. What You Will Do Lead visual design across all organisational outputs: publications, reports, presentations, infographics, digital assets, social media, and branded collateral. Design and maintain responsive websites and landing pages, ensuring strong UX/UI and conversion-focused user journeys. Why It Might Be a Fit We are looking for a creative and technically versatile designer who is equally comfortable crafting a brand identity, building a motion graphic, or prototyping a digital experience - and who embraces AI as an accelerant, not a shortcut. Requirements Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, visual storytelling, and branding Expertise in designing for digital-first brands Proficiency in Figma and modern design systems Experience designing responsive websites and landing pages Understanding of user-centred design principles and conversion-focused design Strong experience in video editing, motion graphics, and animation Ability to create short-form and long-form video content for digital channels Hands-on experience with AI-powered creative tools, including ChatGPT, Claude Design, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, Kling, Veo, Canva AI, Figma AI, Gamma, Sora (preferred), and other emerging AI design, video, and content-generation tools Benefits Flexible hours High level of autonomy Professional development and thought leadership On-the-job training Support for cultivating personal brands through participation in panels, events, publications, and other thought-leadership opportunities

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