Presentation Designer in City of London

Sidley in London offers myriad opportunities for lawyers and professional staff to apply their talents toward important, challenging projects on a global stage. Our culture of collegiality attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork, collaboration, and superior client service.

We maintain an inclusive, collegiate culture firmwide, focused on teamwork and cooperation. Our London office has a relaxed, down-to-earth friendliness, with lawyers and business professionals at all levels treating each other with genuine respect. We value the skills and knowledge that each team member brings and believe in creating a work environment where everyone thrives.

Located in a distinctive new development at 70 St. Mary Axe with panoramic views across London, we are based in the heart of the City and close to Liverpool Street station. You’ll find a great social scene within the office, with organised events including sailing and skiing weekends, seasonal parties, and charitable team activities.

Sidley is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We recognise that bringing together individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens the quality of our legal work and continues to position us as a trusted leader in the legal profession.

The Presentation Designer will execute existing design concepts and templates for a variety of projects, including presentations stored within the firm’s content library, client presentations, responses to requests for proposals, placemats, pitch books (PowerPoint and Word documents), pitch one-pagers (InDesign documents), and other marketing collaterals. This position reports to the Senior Creative Services Manager and will also take direction from the broader leadership team and members of the Business Development & Marketing team.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and update presentations stored within the firm’s content library.
• Create visual presentations for internal and external clients with particular emphasis on new business pitches.
• Convey data through graphic elements such as charts, graphs, maps, tables, and text.
• Coordinate with business development staff in the development of presentation materials of a graphic nature.
• Coordinate production activities including preparation of cost and time estimates for projects.
• Execute designs that are consistent with the firm’s brand guidelines.
• Review all art and graphics for consistency of design.
• Perform original keying and incorporate editor’s changes; consult with business development team, lawyers, and/or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs.
• Perform quality checks and correct for any spelling, format, and/or style errors.
• Render computer-generated drawings and graphics and modify existing clip art, digital images, and layout according to specifications.
• Source new tools and products that the firm may need to advance the presentation of its services.
• Produce final documents as needed (file preparation, styles, templates, tables, table of contents, etc.).
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience manipulating/integrating graphics from spreadsheet or presentation applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design and typography for both print and digital media.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work within design templates and translate design concepts into finished work product.
• Provide a link to your online portfolio that contains PowerPoint presentations and work created from InDesign, and/or attach samples of one or more PowerPoint presentations you’ve created.

Preferred:

• Experience in a legal, corporate, or professional services environment.
• Portfolio of work available both in print and digital form.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Additional requirements:

• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Non-contributory pension scheme – 5% employer contribution, with an additional 3% matched from you.
• 33 days paid time off – inclusive of short-term sickness absence.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance – equivalent to four times your salary.
• Health club contribution.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Free GP service and regular health checks.