Creative Lead

Role

The Creative Lead within the Bids & Proposal Management team is responsible for elevating the visual and narrative quality of proposals, presentations, and client-facing materials. This role combines strategic thinking, design expertise, and storytelling to create compelling, brand-aligned content that differentiates our bids in a competitive marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Strategy & Design

• Develop and implement creative concepts for proposals, pitch decks, and RFP responses.
• Ensure all bid materials adhere to brand guidelines while maintaining innovation and visual impact.

Content Collaboration

• Work closely with bid managers, business development teams to translate content into engaging, client-centric narratives.
• Provide guidance on tone, structure, and visual hierarchy for maximum clarity and persuasion.

Brand & Quality Assurance

• Maintain consistency in design standards across all bid documents.
• Review and refine content for visual appeal, readability, and alignment with client expectations.

Innovation & Tools

• Introduce new design tools, templates, and best practices to streamline creative processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends, part of a bid & proposals and or creative design community

Project Management

• Manage multiple bids simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of creative assets.
• Coordinate with external vendors or freelancers, when needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in creative design, preferably within bid management, marketing, or consulting environments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and other design tools.
• Strong understanding of branding, visual storytelling, and persuasive communication.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in B2B proposals or complex solution selling.
• Ability to simplify technical concepts into visually compelling narratives.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and creative skills.