Job Introduction
Compass Group UK & Ireland is the world’s leading Caterer, feeding multiple demographics in a variety of different business sectors in restaurants & coffee shops in some of the most prestigious locations in the UK & Ireland.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a creative Designer to join our Proposal Development Centre (PDC), a high performing specialist unit, focused on the creation and production of sales documents across Compass UK&I. The team work nationally, managing high value bids, proposals and presentations across multiple sectors.
More about the role:
You will support sales and operations teams to design concepts for bid documents which have high visual impact. The role will support throughout the bid process creating visual and creative content for bid documents, presentations and infographics.
This role will report into the Bid Team Leader, working in conjuction with Proposal Managers. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the peaks and troughs of the bid lifecycle.
You will need to be up to date with industry leading software and technologies (Creative Suite, in particular InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) with proven graphic designing experience.
You will support the bid team with creative concepts by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts and once approved taking them through the typesetting, printing, and final layout processes.
Who you are:
You have a portfolio of conceptual thinking and innovative graphic design. You are passionate about inspiring clients through creative design. You enjoy keeping up to date with emerging trends in the design industry and mentoring other Designers. You will also:
- Be able to deal effectively with senior staff
- Ability to manage and adapt to change
- Ability to manage and work within changing environment
- Manage own time and workload effectively
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong design management skills
- Excellent people management skills with strong tact and diplomacy
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop would be useful.
- Experience with digital photography
- Knowledge of social media platforms, associated media requirements, and best practices
- Experience designing for web and mobile interfaces
- Video editing software
- Interactive pdf documents
What we'll give:
- £25,000 per annum depending on experience
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
- Pension contribution
Who we are:
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.
We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!
We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.