Work with us
At Karno we are always on the look out for talent, regardless of the roles we are advertising for, so if you think you have something special to bring to the team, please get in touch.
Creative Brand Manager
Job Description
We’re seeking a Creative Brand Manager to help strengthen and grow Karno and its associated brand image. You will:
- Design and create Graphic assets across the business including for print and digital campaigns
- Oversee external creative team activities including videography, photography, and UX/UI design
- Contribute to the business marketing strategy
- UX/UI design for website and software
- Develop and implement brand strategies
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will be creative, passionate, and have the following skills:
- Experience in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign essential
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work in an organized, self-sufficient manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in Premier, XD, Aftereffects, and 3D design
- Experience in Rive
- Knowledge of the professional audio industry
- Familiarity with paid social media, particularly Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn.
- Understanding of search engine optimization and marketing
Additional Information
- Full-Time position
- Either based in Canary Wharf or Manchester, Office based role including a WFH policy
- For Manchester-based candidates, occasional travel is required to the London Head Office
- Salary depending on experience
Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer
Job Description
We’re looking for a Mixed Signal Electronics Engineer with embedded experience to
join our dynamic R&D team as we work to launch our own product line. You’ll be:
- Specifying, designing and laying out mixed signal electrical systems for innovative audio products
- Developing solutions focused on our users and industry
- Conducting thorough documented testing and investigation of technologies
- Shipping products, working on all stages of a project, including layout, DFM/DFA, Manufacturing and test engineering
- Taking ownership and responsibility within a small team while working closely with other departments
- Working with 3rd party manufacturers to onboard their products onto our platform
- Communicating with fabricators and suppliers for DFM and manufacturing procedures
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will be creative, passionate, and
- Have an electronics engineering background, with a relevant degree and at least 1 years professional experience
- Have excellent knowledge and experience of mixed signal design and firmware development
- Able to design circuitry and provide accurate schematics
- Aware of emerging trends and developments in relevant technology
- A basis of software programming to be able to advise on hardware and software integration
- Have practical skills to assemble, test and debug electronics
- Is able to challenge the team and be challenged by it
- Have good experience and understanding of CAD
You should have some or all of the following
- Experience with high-performance analogue systems
- Miniaturization and Rigid-Flex experience
- Experience with Altium Designer
- An in depth knowledge of USB
- Experience with EMC pre-compliance testing
- Lifecycle management and procurement/supply chain experience
- Linux, RTOS, and AVR development experience
- An interest or background in professional audio (broadcast/studio/live events
- Experience with automated hardware in the loop testing
- Experience with test driven development
Additional Information
- Full Time position
- Based in Canary Wharf, Office based role
- Salary depending on experience
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
We’re seeking an Operations Manager to kickstart our manufacturing and to manage a key part of our rapidly expanding company. In this role, you will be responsible for several areas, including initial set up of a new premises, hiring staff and preparing the operation in an efficient and ambitious manner. This is a huge opportunity to play an essential part in a fast growing start up who have just announced their first product. Therefore, we are open to different experience levels, but importantly are looking for someone mature, passionate and hungry. Your responsibilities will include:
- Scouting and establishing a location for both manufacturing and logistics
- Recruiting a team of junior specialists
- Handling your teams management and HR-related
- Overseeing both manufacturing and logistics operations
- Procuring and negotiating for mechanical components
- Managing the customer order process, from Purchase order to invoice, while keeping customers updated and maintaining regular communication
- Taking ownership and assuming responsibility
- Working with the Senior management team to maximise yield and improve company operations
- Developing product servicing strategies
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will be organised with a meticulous attention to detail and have:
- A background in logistics or manufacturing
- Experience and a passion for the Audio Industry
- Experience in successfully running a team of both full-time staff and freelancers
- A network of local freelance staff
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask
- IT literacy and experience of using inventory management systems
- Ability to show leadership
- Financial awareness
We would be highly impressed if you possess any of the following additional qualifications:
- Knowledge of electronics
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Experience both personally, and running teams in servicing or prepping equipment
Additional Information
- Location: TBC (location chosen on candidate)
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Laptop and relevant software provided
