Designer

We are looking for a Designer to join our team and help create some of the materials that bring our vibrant brand to life. As a Designer, you will work closely alongside our Brand team and collaborate with colleagues across our international network. From social and PR campaigns to websites, blogs, interactive content, apps, and videos, you will design for a range of channels, content, and collateral.

If you have a genuine passion for design and a desire to challenge yourself and expand your knowledge and skills, we would love to hear from you! You will be joining our Central Marketing & Business Development (MBD) team who work in partnership with senior stakeholders across the firm to set the strategy and shape the tactics to build our firm’s profile. They help to win new work and strengthen and deepen client relationships, using a data-driven and sales-focused approach. The team is mostly based in London and is made up of over 60 specialists in marketing communications, business development, and client service.

As a central team, we lead global activities while working closely with our network of MBD colleagues based across our international offices. Whether it’s driving a new content strategy, pitching for cutting-edge work, building our brand, or contributing to the development of our client relationships, we are committed to providing exceptional service to the firm and are known for leading the way when it comes to new technology and solutions. Energetic, creative, and global, we are looking for people who have a passion for MBD and are keen to take a fresh approach.

• Marketing materials - both digital and print.
• Animation design on platforms - social, video, presentations to name a few.
• Campaign-led work e.g., campaign collateral, being part of a campaign team, keeping timelines on track, liaising with internal/external agencies and suppliers.
• Feed into corporate comms cascades, e.g., stationery, back-end systems, branding ribbon tool.
• Source stock photography from image libraries.
• Create event collateral: pull-up banners, hand-outs, digital screens, presentations.
• Resize photos for website, social, digital channels.
• Manage iterations and amends.
• Make minor changes to design templates across various platforms.
• Working from the workflow system, understanding priorities within work requests.
• Working collaboratively with the other brand team members.
• Follow brand guidelines, ensuring the brand is consistent with look and feel across the business.
• Providing guidance and support on branding in various formats to colleagues across the firm.

Just like us, you are curious and practical. You are creative, motivated, and ambitious. You are looking for an environment where you have enough space to develop, but the right level of support and guidance when you need it. You are a self-starter and you love learning on the job. You are team-minded and you are looking for a collaborative culture where you can really thrive.

• Previous experience as a Designer
• Experience with design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite) and graphics editing tools (e.g. Photoshop)
• Animation experience
• Understanding of visual elements (layout, type, and fonts)
• A very keen eye for detail
• Time management and multitasking abilities

We provide comprehensive support for our colleagues’ health and wellbeing, including private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and regular health assessments. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle benefits designed to help our team live their best lives, such as a cycle to work scheme, access to online GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, and an electric vehicle scheme.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com. To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.

Bird & Bird opens up a world of possibilities for lawyers and professionals everywhere. Working for a leading international law firm like Bird & Bird means working alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone. We work as one global team, with over 70% of work involving people from across the firm. And that’s only increasing! It’s this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive and collaborative place to work.

Your firm. Your future.

As a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer, we want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience at Bird & Bird. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please provide details to your recruitment contact who will be in touch to discuss any details provided and understand more about your individual adjustment needs.

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