Graphic Communications Designer

On-site in London·Added 8 months ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Gensler

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Overview

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Marketing

The role

Job Category

Marketing, Communications, Public Relations London, United Kingdom

Your Role

Gensler's London office is looking for a Graphic Communications Designer to join our team of marketing and communications specialists on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who is passionate about storytelling with superb design skills, eager to collaborate and create impactful presentations, infographics, brochures, event collateral and pitch decks that communicate the firm's value to our clients and wider audiences. The Graphic Communications Designer will collaborate with MarComms, Architecture, Brand, Interior Design and Strategy professionals to support Gensler's external and internal communications platform.

What You Will Do

Work with leadership, senior staff, and new business teams to design visually compelling presentation materials
Develop creative conceptualisation and illustration of complex ideas, visions, and strategies
Develop creative solutions for presentations, brochures, event collateral, portfolios, leave-behinds and more
Present your work and ideas to key stakeholders with clear commercial application and rationale
Take a keen interest in creative partnership across the business, taking part in or leading content and brand strategy brainstorms when required
Create high-quality templates & visual assets and manage and maintain for wider user groups
Independently coordinate multiple marketing efforts against rapid and frequent deadlines
Be a resource to the marketing team for graphic design needs, questions, tips, and tricks.

Your Qualifications

5+ years professional experience in a communications/graphic design position, this is a mid-level role.
Strong graphic design portfolio demonstrating knowledge of presentation and information design
Experience working directly with leadership and senior staff on critical projects with minimal supervision
Storytelling aptitude-the ability to craft raw ideas into compelling messages
Strategic, creative thinking, with the ability to brainstorm, collaborate, and build consensus among multiple stakeholders
Well-developed communication and analytical skills
Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, colour theory, and typography in both digital and print media
Understanding of the strengths and limitations of presentation technology including aspect ratios, projectors, sound, and video equipment
Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite

Please apply for this Graphic Communication Designer role and submit your CV and portfolio for review. Candidates who do not meet the criteria or provide work samples will not be considered.

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm's commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.

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