Graphic Designer (Contract)

My client is looking for a highly creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join their Design team based in Aldgate Tower to start ASAP on an initial contract basis.

Their Design team is at the forefront of urban transformation across the world. Their team includes architects, interior designers, urban designers and landscape architects. Their work spans 25 countries, sits at the nexus of design and delivery, and covers a diverse range of public and private sector projects, from urban and landscape master plans through to major transformative city and regional strategies.

The successful candidate will have excellent creative and communications skills, interpreting their and their Client's needs to deliver effective design solutions, with high visual impact, across a range of print and digital materials including but not limited to:

Large-scale design reports and bid documents
Digital and printed presentation and exhibition materials
Internal and external digital communications
Creative writing for awards submissions, concept stories, brochures etc
The successful candidate will work as an integrated part of our Design team, and cooperate closely with our creative marketing and brand team to contribute to the development of ours and our Client's brands.

Responsibilities:
*Provide professional graphic design support across the Design team
*Participate in the full lifecycle of projects, from design brief to production
*Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
*Work as part of an integrated team of designers, executives, copywriters and others
*Think strategically to ensure cohesive messaging and visual identity
*Contribute to the elevation of quality and mentoring of junior staff
*Establish, organise and maintain graphic/document templates and resource libraries
*Brief and liaise with printers and manufacturers
*Schedule project implementation and define budget implications
*Creative writing for awards submissions, concept stories, brochures etc

Minimum Requirements

*Demonstrable graphic design skills and expertise, with a strong portfolio (experience working for a similar architectural or design practice highly desirable)
*Thorough knowledge of up-to-date, industry leading software and technologies, including Adobe CS InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and MS PowerPoint (knowledge of MS Office, 3D visualisation and app-based software highly desirable)
*Creative flair, a sharp eye for detail, originality and a passion for design
*Self-motivated and able to carry out duties with minimum supervision in a fast-paced project environment
*Strong time management and prioritisation skills, as well as a clear understanding of tasks, timing and costs associated with meeting project deadlines
*Strong communication and organisational skills (written, verbal and presentational).
* Mid level - Minimum 4 years experience

Preferred Qualifications
*Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.