Gateshead creative agency recruits new staff in ongoing expansion

A Gateshead creative agency has announced that it is expanding following an “unprecedented” demand for its services.

Blue Kangaroo is expanding its teams in the digital and retail sector due to a boost in demand.

The company has taken on five new graduates to help manage the acquisition of “major” new contract wins from existing clients in the toy, entertainment, and licensing sectors.

Jason Knights, managing director of Blue Kangaroo, commented: “I’m fiercely proud of the North East and the incredible skills we have here which is why we have invested heavily in employing locally based people to help take Blue Kangaroo onto the next stage of our journey.”

Expansion into Europe has also recently occurred and new opportunities are constantly being developed by the firm.

Jason Knights added: “Our recruitment process was very thorough, and I’m satisfied that we have the very best young people with the right skills, mindset and drive to take us to where we need to be.

“In our business we must deliver excellence every time as there are no second chances when you are managing a client base like ours.”

New employee, Elisa Edmondson, said: “Blue Kangaroo took a chance on me and offered me a job despite being a young graduate.

“Not only do I get to work on exciting projects but with their help I am also learning more about the industry and becoming a better designer.

“I’m now working with brands that are recognisable everywhere on the planet and that fact is one of the reasons why I applied for the role.”

Knights is already looking to expand the company even further, adding: “I’m confident that our new team members will carry on the great tradition we have of delivering excellence and that for the next fifteen years and beyond our clients will continue to use the Gateshead based brand creative agency with a world-wide customer footprint.”

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