Brand Designer - InDesign Pro & Digital Assets in Ipswich

About us

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

The team you will join

Our Business Development and Marketing Team sits within our wider Business Services Division. The team work together in support of the firm’s vision, mission and values. The team are responsible for the firm’s Business Development, PR and Communications, CRM, Campaigns and Events, as well as tender and proposal management. Please note this role is available based out of either our Ipswich, Chelmsford, Norwich, Cambridge with 1 day a week at our Ipswich office.

The work you will be doing

• Create inspiring, well executed marketing collateral.
• Act as a brand guardian and always adhere to brand guidelines.
• Create brochures, flyers, invitations, PowerPoint presentations and templates, Word documents and Word templates, digital assets for social media/website and supporting on other marketing collateral requests.
• Convert documents to digital platforms such as Flipsnack.
• Source promotional goods and look after pool of corporate merchandise.
• Come up with suggestions for new creative ideas that fit within overall brand values and are sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly.
• Support the preparation of presentations and other templates, blogs, articles, and brochures.
• Collate, update and support production of firm wide literature for events.
• Keep collateral up to date and be the guardian of version control.
• Support the central DAM system ensuring collateral is stored and collated correctly.
• Support provision of accurate analytical reporting on collateral usage including open rates from digital assets.
• Support with invoice processing and adhering to firms purchase order and marketing expenses processes.
• Keep diary of collateral asset requirements and locations.
• Fully support the team in the efficient delivery of business development and marketing campaign activity.
• Build strong working relationships with all teams.
• Undertake other duties to meet the demands of the business.
• Actively contribute to the team with ideas for marketing campaign and supporting collateral.
• Manage Corporate Photography; editing corporate photos to fit the Birketts’ house style and produce sizing for the website and press as needed.
• From time to time, provide ‘on the ground’ support for events and seminars, across all offices.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

What we are looking for

• The ideal candidate will have strong desktop publishing skills, particularly using InDesign or similar software, alongside a keen interest in emerging technologies that support marketing collateral, including an understanding of digital collateral platforms.
• They will be highly IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases, and ideally hold a design‑specific qualification.
• With a proven track record of delivering high‑quality design projects, they will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to proofread and write copy that aligns with brand tone and guidelines.
• The role requires a self‑motivated, proactive team player who can work calmly under pressure, meet strict deadlines, remain flexible with working hours, and confidently collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong desktop publishing skills, InDesign essential.
• Adobe Creative cloud experience.
• Canva working experience.
• Takes a keen interest in the latest technology to support marketing collateral - an understanding of digital collateral platforms would be useful.
• IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills).
• A design specific qualification is desired.
• A proven track‑record delivering design projects to a high standard.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to proof read and write copy in the correct tone of voice and in line with brand guidelines is a bonus.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to use initiative and provide pro‑active support to colleagues.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable around working hours.
• Good project management skills.
• A confident team player.

Hybrid Working

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part‑time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Benefits

As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:

• 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
• Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service.
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed).
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee).
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share).
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
• Paid CSR Day.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Electric car scheme.
• Dress for your Day Policy.

Inclusivity and Culture

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

At Birketts, we recognise the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and recruitment. We welcome innovation and understand that candidates may use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we expect all applicants to use AI responsibly and ethically. Our expectations regarding AI use in applications:

• Your application should reflect your own voice, experiences, and insights.
• AI may assist in structuring or refining your responses, but it must not replace your personal input.
• Do not use AI to misrepresent your qualifications, experiences, or skills.
• Any form of exaggeration or fabrication may result in rejection from the process.
• If you have used AI tools to assist with your application, be prepared to discuss how and why you used them during the interview process.
• Do not submit content generated by AI tools that may include personal or sensitive data not intended for public disclosure.
• AI-generated content should be reviewed and edited by you to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the role and our firm’s values.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices. The use of AI should enhance, not compromise, your application. We encourage candidates to demonstrate critical thinking, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in our firm.