Bid Designer

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Produce bespoke compelling print ready creative or presentation decks in accordance
• with client requirements and sales objectives
• Work with a wide range of media, including typography, illustration and animation to deliver bid creative that is fresh, innovative, on-brand and focused on converting sales pursuits
• Respond to ad-hoc creative briefs for client specific positioning materials that support the development of group-wide sales pipelines
• Work across multiple brands and co-brand to our clients to produce creative that simplifies technical complexity, enhances key sales messages and makes Davies bid, proposal and pitch materials exciting for clients to engage with
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines with high-quality output
• Maintain a consistent and cohesive visual identity across all designed materials
• Collaborate the internal team to understand design requirements and ensure that the final output meets their expectations
• Keep up to date with design best practice and industry trends to enhance our bid responses and stay ahead of the market.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree/Qualification in Graphic Design or related field
• >3 years industry experience as a graphic designer working in-house or agency for UK based entity
• Proficient in spoken and written US English
• Thorough working knowledge and strong technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and after effects.
• Strong skills in Word and PowerPoint, used to a professional level for client pitches
• Excellent communication, conceptual thinking, typography skills and design skills
• Insurance and/or professional services experience preferred
• A dynamic portfolio that showcases creative flair and an attention to detail in a print environment
• Ability to interpret design briefs independently to produce relevant creative
• using own initiative
• A strong desire to develop your skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, running multiple projects concurrently and often operating to tight deadlines
• A positive, high-energy team player motivated to constantly innovate, improve and push creative boundaries
• Video editing and animation skills an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.

About Davies