Pursuit Designer

Job description

AutoReq ID

135292BR

Job Title

Pursuit Designer

Country

United Kingdom

Location

London

Function

KPMG Business Services

Service Line

Business Support and Create

Service Line Information

KPMG Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

Job Description

Pursuit Designer
Position Grade: D
Reporting to: Design Manager
Location: London and regional locations
Working hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Role Type: Permanent
The role

The role
CREATE is recognised as being the leader in terms of creative output and quality to the whole firm.
You will be working as part of the CREATE Team to produce high-quality designs for the Pursuits team. Working with the Design Manager and Project Managers within our Pursuit workstream, you will be producing concepts and designs for print (Adobe InDesign) and screen (Microsoft PowerPoint). Taking briefs you will be providing guidance and art direction on the best routes to take on the creative journey.
Working in the office or onsite with a client project team, the Pursuit Designer provides a valuable service to our KPMG clients. Output is frequently high profile; the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the end product is therefore of critical importance.

Key responsibilities

■Giving art direction and coming up with concepts for projects, to provide creative, professional and functional deliverables that align with pursuit strategy..
■Be a proactive problem solver and produce credible, creative design solutions.
■Design and production of graphics for pursuits.
■Taking briefs from clients to advise them on the best possible style and layout for design work which has to be within corporate guidelines
■Art directing projects to ensure key messages are communicated.
■Keeping up to date with design developments and bringing new ideas to the department as well as setting and communicating standards for all designers
■Execute strategic, bespoke and routine design projects from concept through production, effectively prioritising work and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
■Determine project scope including effective brief taking, negotiating deadlines, and creating and communicating timescales, to define cost estimates for complex marketing/communication campaigns.
■Educate and influence clients to ensure that deadlines are delivered accurately and on schedule and within budget.
■Execute project plans, sub-projects/project segments as required.
■Actively contribute to strategy sessions and follow-up/debrief meetings with all levels of staff within the firm.
■Determine project scope including effective brief taking, negotiating deadlines, and creating and communicating timescales.
■Follow the JobTrack document submission process in accordance with standards and protocols.
■Work with team members to implement and drive internal initiatives/projects which contribute to an enhanced service offering and promote awareness within KPMG.
■Flexibility to meet consultant and project team demands in order to produce the required output, including remote working, client site work, weekend or after-hours work.
■Identify and initiate improvements to the design and execution of graphics material.
■May be required to undergo training in other disciplines to assist when necessary.
■Provide technical assistance and best practice guidance on branding to KPMG staff in the creation, layout and processing or amendment of company reports, documents, screen presentations, and other formats.

The Person

Skills

■Formal qualification in Graphic Design and/or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
■Advanced technical skills in Adobe Create Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPoint packages.
■Have strong skills in typography, layout, digital design and colour.
■Knowledge of creating Interactive PDFs using Indesign. Must show an understanding of Buttons, Bookmarks and Exporting process. SWF export and creation knowledge is desireable but not essential.
■Some Flash knowledge is desireable but not essential.
■Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
■Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working with staff at all levels.
■Good project/time management and problem solving skills.
■Remain calm under pressure.
■Excellent project and time management skills.
Competencies
■Routinely demonstrates drive and resilience, working flexibly in a pressurised and deadline-driven environment.
■A team player who takes ownership of their work and shares the responsibility of meeting the team’s service delivery goals.
■Focuses on delivering quality service and demonstrates attention to detail.
■A good understanding of the role of a brand within an organisation and the importance of consistent corporate identity and communications.
■Full knowledge of print production. Able to produce print specifications and can articulate and demonstrate ability to execute appropriate design layouts that are suitable for final printing output. Able to form and leverage relationships with print teams.
■Maintain awareness of latest techniques, software packages, equipment, best practices and developments within the design community.
■Customer service focused, and able to liaise and influence staff at all levels
■Professional, confident and enthusiastic team player with a flexible can-do attitude.
■Work effectively in a team environment, including co-working on projects, co-developing ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback.
■Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise an often conflicting workload.
■Excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment. Flexible and adaptable to fluctuating workflow levels.
■Adapt to a constantly changing and growing business environment.
■Robust and resilient disposition.
■12 months’ experience working in a professional presentation graphics department.
Work and experience
■Proven experience working as a Designer in a professional presentation graphics department.
Qualifications
■Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including English grades A-C.
■Degree in Graphic Design and/or related discipline.
■Able to supply an up to date protfolio of own work.

Our Deal

If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.

‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

Flexible Working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.

We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.

Applying with a Disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG.

Returning to work after a break

At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.

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