Integrated Designer Senior Associate 12 month fixed term contract

Job Description

Sales and Marketing is a centralised support function and covers all aspects of professional services marketing, sales support and business development. The prime area of focus for the function is to support the development and implementation of the firmsmarket strategy and in particular to ensure We innovate every day We are inclusive by default We deliver commercial impact with purpose We tell stories that inspire Who we are looking forWe have identified the need for a multi-skilled designer to help createartwork across a wide variety of channels. The designer will focus on our highest profile work and help bring them to life creatively with a key focus across presentations, reports, proposals and client deliverables. Youll be supporting the development andimplementation of the firms sales and marketing strategy and in particular to deliver, revenue, growth and enhance the PwC brand.You will be working within the Creative and Visual Team, reporting into the Design Studio Manager based in our Manchester office.The team helps shape PwCs creative design needs which are widening in their scope with the addition of the use of new digital channels to attract new audiences. The team is responsible for formatting and design of both client facing and internal documentsand presentations. You will help produce and drive the artwork being produced by the current team across print, screen, digital and social media.As a multi-skilled creative designer youll be well skilled to create impactful artwork across different platformsfrom using PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Word and Google to create presentations, to crafting illustrations to bring our campaigns to life. Youll bring new insights, knowledge of current trends, creative ideas and challenge our people to produce workto the highest standards. No creative challenge will be too much for you and youll work with other designers to help push the PwC brand into new digital spaces.The role will play a key part within the Creative Centre of Excellence and part of PwCs in-housecreative and visual within the Sales and Marketing function. A core team of 35 people, including designers, video producers and project managers delivering highly creative design solutions to the UK and global firms. About the roleResponsibilities include:You will be responsible for producing a variety of artwork and able to bring them to life across PwC branded and client deliverables. From reports, presentations, event material, brochures, illustrations, interactive projects, social media assets, digitalproposals and animations. Youll help support other designers, of various experience levels, to drive the quality of the creative work produced, challenge ideas and work to be world class. You will be taking briefs from clients, challenging and questioningclients as appropriate. Able to discuss appropriate options for design and advising clients of best use of graphics whilst adhering to brand guidelines. You will be required to work using PwC and client branded guidelines and have relevant experience to solvecreative problems within an established brand infrastructure. You will have excellent layout skills, using grids and structure to build documents that are aligned with precision. You will have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills in order todevelop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with key clients and contacts from all levels of PwC. Although part of a large design team, you will need to be comfortable working on individual projects as well as in a team on projects. Youwill have the opportunity to work across all lines of service and industries in the UK, as well as to collaborate with a range of PwC people, developing relationships and making yourself a valued member of PwC. You will have excellent attention to detail toproof your own work and that of others for quality control. Ensuring we uphold brand and industry standards across all formats of work. Manage end to end production of documents, e.g. liaise with printers (internal and external) or digital team for onlineor social deliverables. Take ownership of client enquiries, proactively solving client issues and resolving or escalating as appropriate. You will be part of a team that helps drive the aspirational Creative Centre of Excellence. Your role will be to helpdeliver this vision by thinking bigger, better, bolder and innovating as necessary. Requirements You will be skilled in the complete Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and experience in After Effects and XD will be an advantage. Highlyskilled working experience of PowerPoint and Microsoft Word with experience of using GSuite (Slides, Sites and Docs) an advantage. A solid experience of integrated business campaigns is essential as your work will cover print and digital delivering brand /marketing collateral across B2B audiences. Youll have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and handle several tasks at once within given deadlines and suggesting possible solutions. You have a portfolio that displays anexcellent track record of inventive and compelling creative work across print and digital mediums. Youll have excellent influencing and communication skills to be able to challenge internal clients to deliver best practice. Youll be expected to use our internaltraining systems to continuously up-skill and develop your understanding of the firms strategy to meet its future needs. You can demonstrate the ability to build relationships with clients and suppliers. Show a deep passion for graphic design, typography,creativity and delivering excellent client service. Solid design skills, significant experience and / or a relevant qualificationNot the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day ratecontracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills andbehaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.The DealWe want all of our people to feel empoweredto be the best that they can be, which is why we have The Deal.Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: https://careers/about-us/the-new-deal.htmlDiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offersgreat opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve importantproblems and deliver value to