We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of the fastest growing finance companies in the world that serves 1.7 million clients worldwide.
This role is for you if you want to be a part of:
- A prestigious finance brand with over £2BN in revenues
- The biggest financial services group in the world outside the US with offices in 45 countries
- A company with design at the core of its heart and hosts a dedicated in-house studio that is constantly at work to make the brand stand out from the rest
If you have proven experience and a consistent track record of outstanding design, and strong brand sensibilities then we have an exciting opportunity for you to the join ranks as a Senior Designer. The Creative Studio sits within the Brand team – as a Senior Designer, you will: - Apply your strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and data visualisation skills, to create compelling designs across a range of presentation and report formats.
- Deliver fresh and impactful brand, print and digital design for the group’s multiple companies, spanning industries such as technology, private wealth, sport, energy, finance and more. This company will shape the future of insurance and it’s an exciting place to be.
- Have exceptional attention to detail and a passion for making information look beautiful.
As a Senior Designer, you will work alongside a team of other designers and report directly to the Design Director. The ability to handle multiple projects and outstanding attention to detail is crucial. Your craft - A true passion for a design, you bring unexpected ideas to the table.
- An incredible eye for detail, you take pride in creating work to a very high standard.
- You have a high level of proficiency in all relevant software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects etc).
- You have a portfolio that demonstrates a proven track record in creating stunning brands (plus some digital).
- Working with the Design Director you can generate new ideas or concepts.
- You follow trends, but most importantly, you know when to use them.
- You can create design concepts for print and digital with a particular focus on reports and financial data
- You ideally have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Note: It is vital that you have a portfolio of relevant work that you can present at the interview. Experience required - 6+ years of experience as a Mid-weight/Senior Designer or similar role.
- You can confidently present to clients and senior stakeholders with clarity and impact.
- You are comfortable and engaged in meetings and workshops and can challenge a brief and/or client, to get to the best solution.
- A strong verbal and written communicator, you are good with people and highly interactive.
- You are no stranger to shifting priorities and timescales and can keep cool when the pressure is on.
Team - You inspire your teammates and keen to assist them to realise their potential.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Optional Skills and Experience - Prior knowledge of the insurance industry is a benefit but not required.
- Knowledge of motion design is a bonus.
What we offer - Competitive salary based on experience and bonus structure.
- Private medical insurance, income protection and an Employee Assistance Programme offering access to free professional support - be it mental health, financial, legal or any other advice.
- Flexible benefits include: Cycle to work, dental insurance, interest-free technology loan and many more.
- Personal development opportunities (e.g. Chartered Insurance Institute course and Certification).