Designer - Fast Track - The Studio (FTC)

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies, and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

In Studio, we create ideas and bring them to life. We’re a multi-disciplined team, creating content for integrated marketing campaigns, brand experiences, and brand identity. We currently have a team of around 40; a mix of Creatives, Brand and Digital Designers, Editors, Track Producers, and Creative Project Managers, supplemented by freelancers when specialist skills are needed or workload dictates. Everyone who succeeds here enjoys the diversity of clients and projects and is driven to do great work that will have a positive effect on our clients’ businesses.

What you'll do:

One of our Studio service offerings is Fast Track, a direct-to-designer resource, where Burson Sector / Practice colleagues can book suitable resources for their design needs using an online platform. As a Designer in our Fast Track team, you will have a keen interest in brands and design communication across multiple touchpoints. You are proactive in pushing projects and ideas forward and enjoy working closely with colleagues as part of a collaborative team. You have a broad outlook in your design approach and a willingness to develop work across multiple channels, honing your craft from print to social to experiential, covering many deliverables. You will have curiosity and be agreeable to taking feedback, whilst confident in articulating your thoughts clearly and reasonably. We want to see your passion for design and creativity, exploring the creative world around you, and asking questions—asking questions is important. Your communication must always be clear and polite, ensuring that you keep the project owner informed of progress or issues. The devil is in the detail; you’ll be expected to be thorough, articulate, and well-organized. Attention to detail is crucial, and we want you to obsess over it. You have exceptional organizational skills and can manage your projects with impeccable timing to meet all deadlines.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Ability to interpret and interrogate briefs, confidently challenging or questioning them when necessary.
• Versatile creative abilities and interests to excite and impress a wide variety of clients across diverse deliverables.
• Strong graphic design and typography skills, advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, capable of artwork and supplying final assets, with some motion experience preferred.
• Ability to produce work adhering to client guidelines, as well as developing original ideas.
• Receptive to supportive and constructive feedback.
• Ability to prioritize workload based on deadlines and work efficiently under pressure.
• Clear thinker and communicator, capable of articulating ideas effectively to colleagues.
• Responsible for quality checking and ensuring all comments are addressed.
• Passionate, curious, and obsessive about detail.

Commercial:

• Effective time management and organization skills to ensure project completion.
• Understanding of production constraints to create achievable, deliverable work.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Accurate record-keeping and up-to-date administrative tasks.

People & Culture:

• Receptive to constructive feedback from line managers and project owners, with a willingness to learn.
• Supportive of junior colleagues and interns.
• Active supporter of the creative process and pride in work.

Our London office employs over 450 people in the UK, located in the Southwark offices as part of the WPP Campus, Rose Court. Facilities include a roof terrace with panoramic views of London and a bar/restaurant area, ideal for client meetings and socializing. We aim to be the leading 'academy company' for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We offer a dynamic environment for colleagues to elevate skills, expand networks, and produce top solutions for leading brands. Our commitment to growth is reflected in our benefits and people programs, including professional development, mentorship, an inclusive culture, and packages to reward top talent. We invest in our people because their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that creativity and communication require nuanced understanding. Therefore, it’s essential to hire talented individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Your unique point of view and talent make you a #BursonPerson, delivering exceptional results for our clients. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.