London, UK
Graphic designer
at Arup
Arup is seeking a graphic designer to join its team in London.
Job title: graphic designer
Location: London
Contract: permanent full-time
About Arup
Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry. Working in more than 140 countries, the firm’s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact.
Arup’s Foresight team delivers thought leadership, insights, strategy, and innovation on the future of the built environment. We help Arup and our clients deliver excellence by engaging people in strategic conversations about change. We are a multi-disciplinary team of consultants, engineers, architects and designers that help our clients understand change, identify emerging opportunities, and future-proof their business. From envisioning the future of mail and parcel logistics to researching the future design and operations of a city district, we answer complex questions that require a broad and holistic look at the future.
Foresight is part of Arup University, Arup’s in-house function to support research, knowledge, learning, skills, excellence, and the development of our people and future capability.
About this opportunity
Graphic and visual designers play an integral role in delivering foresight products and services for our internal and external clients. The position of a graphic designer will focus on assisting the design team in visualising their concepts, illustrating reports and producing social media content, thus shaping the team’s wider visual identity.
An ideal candidate would be an open-minded designer with graphic design background, an agile and enthusiastic thinker who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.
Their past work experience should be in graphic design and conveying concepts through visualisations, illustrations and storytelling. A range of projects they were involved in should demonstrate their capability to work on multiple projects at once and to deliver assets to a high standard.
You will make an impact in this role by:
- work with senior team members to produce the graphic design output of foresight products, projects, programmes and tools
- conceptualise and develop high quality graphics, illustrations, videos, data visualisations and infographics for presentations, websites and marketing materials
- work with the marketing and communications lead and design lead to translate design concepts into engaging visual content for a range of channels, including interactive content, animations, videos, and social media content
- support website design, development and maintenance as required
Is this role right for you?
If so, you’ll likely have:
- creative flair, be an enthusiastic team member and have strong visual skills, with the ability to manage several projects at once. The candidate should have a portfolio showcasing a wide range of design outputs
- three to five years’ experience in visual communication and graphic design
- ability to independently manage projects, including project planning and coordination with other teams
- excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- understand UI/UX design principles
These additional skills would be an advantage, but are not a core requirement:
- experience in 3D CAD software
- working knowledge of HTML5/CSS and web design
- experience in motion graphics and video editing (After Effects and Premiere Pro)
- interest in making, knowledge of making techniques. and experience in using making equipment (laser cutting, 3D printing, etc.)
Please provide a resume and examples of your work. In addition, please provide a link to your website if applicable.
Rewards and benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.
Core benefits include cover under the UK healthcare plan (private medical insurance), life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to choice benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.
In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the global profit share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two profit share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
Different people, shared values
At Arup we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all backgrounds.
At Arup we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best.
At Arup we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
What happens next?
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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