Job Description
About the Company\n\nOne of the UK's leading workplace design & fit out company who are creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance are on the market seeking a Bid CoOrindator / Graphic Designer to join their team .\n\nThey provide complete workplace consultancy, from a single office relocation, design and fit out, to workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding on a global scale. Based in Central London, with a regional presence in the South, Midlands and North of England. \n\nRole Overview\n\nAs a Bid Co-Ordinator / Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for owning the design of both print and digital collateral that supports the company's identity and workplace designs.
You will play a key role in collaborating directly with the business development team, project directors, and designers, while also providing support to the Head of Graphics in managing and mentoring the design team.\n\nYou will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of design and ensuring that projects are completed to the highest quality. Your leadership will help guide the other graphic designers and ensure cohesive design practices across the team. In addition to your core design responsibilities, you will act as a deputy for the Head of Graphics, stepping into a leadership role when they are off.\n\nThis will involve overseeing the graphic design team, ensuring projects stay on track, and making key decisions regarding design direction and team management in the absence of the Head of Graphics.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nWorking with the Project Teams:\n\nLead the design and production of documents for RFP responses and credentials presentations.\nCreate print and digital presentations for client meetings and pitches, including simple videos where required.\nProduce graphic work for existing clients, such as welcome booklets and large-format designs.\nDesign manifestation and super graphics as needed by clients.\nOccasionally design signage and icons for clients.Working with the Marketing and Admin Teams:\n\nDesign, update, and produce marketing communication materials, including general brochures, market-specific brochures, case studies, and other graphic elements for these documents.\nProduce office collateral and digital presentations.\nDevelop infographics, maps, and images for website and email marketing campaigns.\nDesign hoarding for construction sites.\nHandle other ad hoc design tasks, such as manuals, adverts, invitations, presentations for conferences, photo manipulation, etc.Team Management:\n\nSupport the Head of Graphics in managing and mentoring the design team, providing guidance on creative direction and ensuring consistency across all design outputs.\nOffer feedback and support for the other graphic designers, helping to improve skills and efficiency.\nCollaborate on setting and maintaining high design standards within the team.\nAct as Deputy to the Head of Graphics: In the absence of the Head of Graphics, assume responsibility for managing the team, overseeing projects, and making decisions related to design direction and team performance.Vendor Coordination:\n\nLiaise and coordinate with external print vendors, ensuring that print materials are produced to the required specifications.Essential Skills & Experience\n\nMinimum 4 years of mixed media and graphics experience within an office environment, with a relevant degree or higher education qualification.\nProficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Familiarity with other design tools (e.g., After Effects, web design platforms) is a plus.\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to support and mentor a design team.\nHigh level of creativity and the ability to think outside the box and push boundaries.\nAbsolute commitment to quality, attention to detail, and correct spelling and grammar.\nAbility to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines, especially for pitches and tenders.\nConfidence to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.What's in it for you\n\nA competitive salary\n23 days holiday including 3 days automatically allocated for the office closure at Christmas. Rising by 1 day each year, until a maximum of 28 days have been accrued.\nEnhanced parental and maternity leave\nPaid training & development opportunities\nCycle to work schemeEden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer