Midweight - Senior Designer, Business Development Design Studio

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

Helping our clients unlock growth in the platform world. Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity, 3. Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world‑class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world.

The spirit of Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein‑Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognise what makes us distinctive.

Overview

The Global Business Development Design Studio is a world‑class creative team within Publicis Groupe, made up of 25+ designers based in London, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Singapore. We partner with global leadership to drive key revenue opportunities through outstanding creative work that brings our brand and pitches to life.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Designer who’s equal parts visionary and hands‑on — someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, business strategy, and flawless execution. You’ll play a key role in supporting high‑stakes business development opportunities by creating compelling visual narratives, presentations, microsites, and campaign assets. This is a unique chance to influence creative environments across Publicis Groupe and partner with global leaders in new business, marketing, and communications. This is a fixed term contract of 9-12 months.

Responsibilities:

• Design stunning, on‑brand pitch presentations in PowerPoint, bringing complex ideas to life with clarity and flair.
• Develop digital and print collateral for global, regional, and local business development efforts.
• Concept and design microsites, digital experiences, and brand visual identities.
• Collaborate with new business, marketing, and comms teams to craft design strategies for key opportunities.
• Champion and evolve our design standards, ensuring consistency and innovation across all outputs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed and attention to detail.
• Contribute to the creative culture of the team, sharing inspiration and mentoring junior talent where needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a professional designer within an advertising agency or similar fast‑paced creative environment.
• A portfolio that showcases strong presentation design, visual storytelling, and layout expertise.
• Mastery of PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate written or verbal briefs into clean, compelling visuals.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and adaptable to tight deadlines.
• A positive, collaborative spirit and a love of creative feedback and iteration.

Additional Information

Benefits: In the UK, alongside the core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plan, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process.