Mid-Weight Graphic Designer at Version 1

Job Description

We are looking for a Mid-Weight Graphic Designer to join our ever-evolving Creative Design Team. The right candidate will be responsible for creating visually stunning and effective work that enhances our customer bids and collateral. As part of the organisation’s Growth Team, this role is all about harnessing your creativity and design skills to produce visually captivating materials that drive our customer engagement and success. You’ll be at the forefront of our creative efforts, transforming ideas into impactful designs that resonate with our audience and support our business objectives. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a visual impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and produce high-quality graphics for customer bids, presentations, and marketing collateral 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions 

• Ensure all designs align with brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without compromising artistic creativity 

• Control and interpret information flow between team members to distil complex concepts or technical information into simple, easy to understand visual materials 

• Provide creative input and contribute to brainstorming sessions and contribute to step-change customer-facing bid and proposal content that amplifies the Version 1 brand 

• Take ownership of the quality and accuracy of personal design deliverables, ensuring all work is consistent, on-brand and delivered to a high standard of visual excellence. 

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field 

• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Graphic Designer or Presentation designer, with a strong portfolio  

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 

• Proficiency in design software such as Microsoft (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) 

• Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory 

• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Strong communication and time management skills

Essential Criteria: 

• BA/BSc in a graphic design or a design related field 

• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Graphic Designer or Presentation Designer, with a strong portfolio  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills 

• Strong understanding of information design and the ability to translate complex technical content into visually engaging graphics. 

• Experience designing infographics, data visualisations and process diagrams. 

• Experience creating high-impact customer-facing presentations and proposal documents. 

• Be able to work under pressure and be adaptable 

• Be able to interpret a brief and make your own suggestions or improvements 

• Be very confident working with Microsoft Powerpoint and Word 

• Be very confident working with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Experience in using AI software and tools to enhance work, speed up workflow and add value 

• Video editing experience in either Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro. 

• Experience in creating animations or moving graphics. 

Key skills and behaviours:  

• Calm and professional demeanour to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines 
• Clear and effective communicator who can understand internal and external customer needs and collaborate with team members 
• The ability to think outside the box and solve challenges with innovative ideas and lead with a creative mindset  
• Be an active brand champion, pursuing excellence and brand adherence in every element of design  
• A curious mindset and willingness to learn and stay updated with the latest design trends and tools

Additional Information

Why Version 1?  

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.  

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits  

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme  

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance  

• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme  

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies  

• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat  

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.  

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.  

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.     

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.  

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.  

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.  

Video links:  

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