Designer (18-month Fixed Term Contract

The Role

Are you a creative with a keen eye for detail and a passion for learning how to bring ideas to life visually across various platforms? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can kickstart and grow your design career? We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Junior Designer to contribute to visually compelling designs for our clients' brands, with a focus on learning to leverage WPP Open for seamless, multi-platform creative experiences.

This role offers the opportunity to use foundational visual design skills under close senior guidance, preparing assets for delivery, and contribute to brainstorming and concept development. If you're ready to learn, adapt, and make a tangible visual impact across diverse channels, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Visual Design & Asset Creation:

• Assist in developing visual designs for various marketing materials under the close guidance of senior designers.

• Support the preparation of design assets for final delivery across different platforms (digital, print, social, etc.).

• Learn to ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and technical specifications.

Conceptualisation & Collaboration:

• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions and assist in developing creative concepts.

• Learn to translate insights and briefs into visually appealing ideas and design solutions.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including creative, strategy, and account.

Learning & Development:

• Support the use of Figma design systems and actively learn automation features within design tools.

• Learn to leverage WPP Open for data insights, specialist collaboration, and workflow streamlining.

• Develop a foundational understanding and guardianship of our clients' brands and their visual identities.

• Manage time effectively and adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Attributes & Skills:

• Eager to Learn & Proactive: You are a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow, capable of taking initiative and managing your workload effectively with guidance.

• Collaborative & Positive: You thrive in a team environment, building strong relationships and fostering a positive, can-do attitude. You are a natural team player who enjoys working with diverse groups.

• Foundational Understanding of Design Principles: You possess a basic knowledge of design principles, including typography, colour theory, layout, and composition, or a strong willingness to learn.

• Keen Eye for Detail: You have a meticulous approach to design, ensuring accuracy and precision in all visual outputs, even at an early stage.

• Willingness to Learn Figma and WPP Open: You are eager to learn and become proficient in new design tools and platforms, particularly Figma and WPP Open.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite: You have a basic understanding or some experience with industry-standard design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Adaptable: You are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.