Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract
More about the role:
In Studio, we create ideas and bring them to life. We’re a multi-disciplined team, creating content for integrated marketing campaigns, brand experiences and brand identity. We currently have a team of around 40; a mix of Creatives, Brand and Digital Designers, Editors and Content Producers and Creative Project Managers, supplemented by freelancers when specialist skills are needed or workload dictates.
Everyone that succeeds here enjoys the diversity of clients and projects and is driven to do great work that will have a positive effect on our clients’ businesses.
What you'll do:
The Senior Presentation + Graphic Designer is a unique opportunity to gain experience within a design studio environment, as well as across the wider agency. The role is split to ensure the right candidate can gain experience working within our in-house creative hub; ‘The Studio’, supporting on client work as well as designing eye-catching, impactful pitch decks across the agency to win vital new business.
Pitches and presentations are the agency’s primary communication format, and are considered extremely important. This role is suitable for a graphic designer who is confident and happy to work across a scope of digital, print, client, brand as well as presentation deliverables. The right candidate will be experienced and happy to work within PowerPoint on a regular basis as well as fully capable working within Adobe CC applications.
This individual will report to the Associate Art Director and will be responsible for upholding global brand standards, they will partner with key internal stakeholders and other creatives to design pitch materials that will be used across a broad range of outputs. This candidate must have the ability to communicate information and data effectively through the use of infographics, concept mock-ups, custom PPT templates, and printed materials.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Working with the Agency’s various teams and business development to ensure that all branded presentations are created to a high standard
- Supporting the in-house design studio with client work and presentations
- Liaising with senior management to create on-brand new business materials, including PPT templates and breaker slides, concept mock-ups, coverage mock-ups, charts, infographics, printed booklets, brochures, boards, etc.
- Building collateral to communicate creative ideas and agency capabilities
- Participating in brainstorms and bringing new ideas to the table
- Supporting design for agency award entries, ads, mailers, marketing materials and digital channels
- Creds and case studies
ABOUT YOU
- Excellent working knowledge of PowerPoint
- Excellent working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
- An ability to build creative templates, infographics, campaign architectures, and concept mock-ups (image research, photo manipulation, and art working)
- Effective time management skills to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with others
- A good artistic eye, an understanding of the creative requirements of a project, and an ability to uphold brand guidelines
- Detail-oriented with an ability to carefully review work
- Ability to take initiative, work with a different teams but also to proactively work solo
- Portfolio showcasing high-end presentation design skills
- At least 3 years of professional design experience
OUR LONDON OFFICE
Burson employs over 450 people in the UK, and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus, Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPP OpCo’s.
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At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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