Hybrid – ExCeL London / Remote (with occasional travel to UK offices, client meetings and exhibitions)
Contract
12‑month fixed‑term contract with the intention to develop into a permanent role.
About GES
GES is a global leader in exhibition, event and brand experience solutions, helping some of the world's leading organisations create exceptional live experiences and exhibitions.
This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the Creative Director, supporting strategic creative projects, tenders, product innovation and business transformation initiatives across the EMEA region.
Unlike a traditional graduate role, this position offers exposure to every stage of the creative process - from initial ideas through and how they show up in brand, product & conceptual design.
The Role
The Creative Coordinator will support the Creative Direction function across a broad range of strategic and operational activities.
Working directly with the Creative Director, you'll help coordinate creative projects, support major proposals and presentations, manage creative assets and contribute to the continued development of the GES brand and creative offering.
This role is designed to provide exceptional exposure to commercial creativity, international clients and business leadership while developing the skills needed for a successful career within the creative industry.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Projects
- Support creative development for major tenders and proposals
- Assist with presentations and pitch documents
- Create moodboards and visual research
- Prepare client presentation material
Project Coordination
- Track deadlines and deliverables
- Prepare meeting notes and action logs
- Liaise with designers and internal stakeholders
- Assist with photography and case study management
Digital & Marketing Support
- Assist with creative assets for digital platforms
- Help maintain brand consistency
- Coordinate imagery and creative content
- Support social media campaigns where required
- Research emerging creative trends
- Explore AI tools and creative technologies
- Assist with innovation workshops
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Exceptionally organised
- Curious and eager to learn
- Creative and commercially aware
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently
- Passionate about design, branding and live experiences
- Interested in emerging technologies including AI
Skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience with Figma & Canva
- Basic understanding of Shopify or CMS platforms
- Interest in exhibitions, events or experiential marketing
- Photography or video editing skills
- AI image generation and creative tools
What You'll Gain
Working directly alongside the Creative Director you'll gain experience in:
- International client projects
- Brand development
- Product innovation
- Sustainability in design
- AI and emerging technologies
- Presentation and storytelling
- Exhibition and experience design
This role offers genuine responsibility from day one, providing an excellent foundation for a long‑term creative career.
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Creative Director.
The role forms part of the Creative Direction function and is dedicated to supporting creative strategy, project delivery and innovation across the business.
Creative Coordinator employer: GES UK & Europe
GES UK & Europe is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where creativity meets technology. With a focus on employee well-being, we provide benefits such as hybrid working options, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave, fostering a culture that values work-life balance and personal growth. Join us to be part of a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration in the exciting world of events and exhibitions.
