Creative Designer

OverviewCreative Designer (Zero-hours contract) — London, UK. Hourly rate: £28 - £30 per hour plus additional holiday pay. Contract: Zero hours. Shifts: Various. Work model: Onsite.Williams Lea seeks a Graphic Designer to join our Relief Team. Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide, provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.Purpose of roleOur relief team offers a flexible solution to Williams Lea, often working on critical projects on client sites. As a Creative Designer within our relief team, you will be working various shifts covering holidays and sickness to ensure our services are fully staffed across multiple office locations in London, sometimes at short notice.Your role will be varied depending on the needs of the individual client projects and every task which is undertaken must be delivered with an exceptional customer service approach.You will demonstrate excellent client and team focus, be an all-round team player with the ability to support in various areas and show experience of providing creative and innovative proposals, with our core focus being to deliver high quality corporate information for our clients.The Designer will work on a variety of print and digital projects. Using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, this role requires you to work at pace with keen attention to detail. As the Designer you will use your eye for detail and software knowledge to produce and deliver projects including business brochures, advertising, press inserts, web graphics, infographics and a variety of other print-based design work from brief through to print.We are looking for someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude, willing to put forward ideas and have a keen eye for detail. Ensuring that all work sent out is to the highest standard and within brand guidelines. The candidate should be an extremely organised and dedicated individual with strong communications skills.Key responsibilitiesProduction of high-quality print and digital materials, including multimedia or complex PowerPointWork on multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and deadlines.Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, legal requirements, and industry standards.Regular interaction with clients, as well as close collaboration with your creative colleagues, bringing a breadth of creativity and innovation to the team.Working in a highly compliant environment, you will provide a seamless service that surpasses client briefs, whilst ensuring the delivery of on-brand creative materialBuilding strong client relationships with key stakeholders and relevant support teams, as is your ability to win client work and grow your serviceAdvising clients on print, layout, branding and deadlines.Quality checking high-quality design, artwork within Client brand guidelines and to approved briefs and timescalesKey competenciesBachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic designIn depth understanding of print and design processesExcellent typography and layout skillsAdvanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Photoshop and IllustratorAdvanced knowledge of PowerPointExperience creating and editing iPDF documentsWorking knowledge of HTML and CSS would be an advantageWorking knowledge of Microsoft OfficeStrong organisation skills and the ability to prioritise effectivelyAbility to work to tight deadlines whilst under pressureMust be able to work on their own initiativeStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenHigh levels of accuracy and attention to detailPersonal attributesCreative and original, able to generate unique and visually compelling designs.Passione for design with a desire to stay up to date on industry trends and constantly looking for ways to improve skills.Excellent attention to detail, ensuring precision in layouts, typography and colour choices.Adaptability – Able to adjust to different design styles, trends, and client needs.Strong communication skills and ability to effectively translate ideas into visuals.Able to find creative solutions to design challenges.Excellent time management. Able to manage multiple projects and efficiently meet deadlines.Self-motivated - able to work independently and take ownership of projects.Resilient and receptive to feedback.A team player.Flexibility regarding working hours.Rewards and benefitsWe believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to :25 days holiday pay, plus bank holidays (dependant on hours worked)Referral SchemeGym discountAccess to all Williams Lea internal job opportunitiesAccess to Learning Lounge and our internal training suiteYou will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospectsEquality and diversityThe Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, each of these being a protected characteristic in discrimination law. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us. View our Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr