About us
Huguenots generates highly personalised solutions for fund management clients of all sizes, from start-up boutiques to global asset management firms, using our in-house investment reporting platform. Our aim is to provide our clients with peace of mind through attention to detail and customisation which are the hallmarks of Huguenots. Our solutions are business critical and highly visible, delivering key information to investors worldwide. On a personal level, we are a close-knit team of 35 talented individuals who believe our business is strongest when we work together in person.
The role
Huguenots has established an excellent reputation in the market so is now growing quickly, winning new clients and launching new product streams. Our offering is a sophisticated business-to-business solution which requires technical excellence, professionalism and fluent communication skills. Therefore, we are looking for an eager mid-level designer, who will be focused on both the digital and print-based investment reporting solutions we build for our clients. You will have the opportunity to develop new ideas from scratch, while assisting in the evolution of products for existing clients.
You will be given the freedom to input new ideas early on and will be fully supported by our experienced design team. We’re seeking a detail-oriented individual, with excellent organisational skills, the diligence to deliver pixel-perfect designs, and a willingness to learn.
We believe that close collaboration between colleagues makes us effective and successful which is why this is an onsite role, based at our prestigious offices in the heart of the City of London. You will be surrounded by subject matter experts, enabling you to develop a strong understanding of our products and, if new to the sector, the asset management industry.
Key responsibilities:
The job will involve close contact with our client facing and front-end engineering teams, working on multiple projects from initial concept to final delivery. The role will involve:
* Working alongside our senior designers to create initial wireframes
* Developing high-fidelity prototypes that adhere to our clients’ brand guidelines
* Conducting regular reviews of our existing project, both digital and print, and identifying areas for continuous improvement
* Assisting with multiple concurrent projects, sometimes with conflicting deadlines
* Participating in and contributing to internal and external briefing meetings
About you:
* Ideally you will have creative agency experience, with at least 5 years of commercial experience
* An up-to-date portfolio that showcases website design examples and design projects where you have played a key role, and/or examples of document/editorial design
* Highly advantageous to have a relevant qualification in graphic/web design
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate design concepts to various stakeholders
* High professional standards with an eye for detail
* Demonstrable experience with tools such as Figma and InDesign
* Experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
* A very high level of written English is desirable
Benefits:
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Best-in-class medical/dental insurance through AXA
* Worldwide travel insurance
* Modern offices with stunning City views
* Regular company events in a sociable workplace environment
* Roof terrace, canteen, cycle storage and showers
* Pension contribution
* Cycle to work scheme