Lead Graphic Designer, Business Development

We seeking a highly skilled Lead Graphic Designer to join our dynamic Business Development Team located in City, London.

Package:

£42,000 based salary + commission + benefits

Overall Purpose of Job:

To oversee and lead the design and quality of bid production of the business development design team. In this role, you will lead the creative strategy for tenders, and presentations and ensure that we are delivering compelling and competitive visual representation and core values of Elior UK.

Key Accountabilities:

• To lead the bid design team in creating high-quality tenders and presentations to tight deadlines.
• Deliver and inspire innovative and market-leading work, ensuring project briefs are clear and that deadlines are met.
• Develop the creative team through a monthly ‘Design Forum’ and by assessing and addressing training needs.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to understand what Sales needs to be market-leading and how the creative process can support the pipeline.
• Visit sites and liaise with internal departments regularly to ensure company innovation and best practice is captured in our bids.
• Build and maintain a strong library of graphics, photos, videos, and other visual material.
• Support the creation of materials for Senior Leadership Team presentations and meetings as required.
• Ensuring that all design work is consistent with our brand guidelines within each sector and communicates our messaging effectively.
• Creating visually appealing graphics for a variety of tender presentations and materials.
• Creative development of client-specific brands and marketing campaigns, and promotional materials to be used in bids.
• Liaise with the business development and retention team and engage key stakeholders for signoff of key activity.

Experience and Knowledge: Desired

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of design projects across the F&B industry.
• Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffects, InDesign).
• Experience leading and managing design for bids and understanding of the presentation and quality of work required to win.
• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in both print and digital media.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to assess deadlines and lead times across projects and plan accordingly.
• Experience with print production processes.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with a flexible creative approach.
• Senior stakeholder management experience.

Personal Qualities:

• Creative, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for design in keeping with a food brand.
• Strategic, capable of translating bid material and content into compelling visual solutions.
• Collaborative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and provide leadership in creative discussions.
• Adaptable, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative, staying up-to-date with industry trends, and pushing the boundaries of design.
• Bold, able to find new ways of doing things and challenge the status quo.
• Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.
• Committed to maintaining brand consistency and quality in all design work.
• Passionate about contributing to the success of the business development team.

Leadership Competencies:

MOTIVATING AND INSPIRING - Shares the vision, strategy and ambition; empowers others; leads by example and with authenticity; thanks, and expresses recognition, celebrates success; leverages strengths; creates good working conditions.

ENGAGED AND ACCOUNTABLE - Does their best to achieve or exceed the objectives; efficiently manages the resources (team, budget, time); is demanding with themselves and with others; respects their commitments; takes and assumes responsibilities.

TEAM PLAYER - Cooperates spontaneously and actively with others across functions; supports collective decisions; identifies common goals; promotes a spirit of teamwork; asks for help; shares time, information and skills; contributes to the success of others.

DEVELOPER OF PEOPLE - Delegates, gives responsibilities and supports; gives regular, transparent and constructive feedback; helps others identify strengths, development needs and aspirations; suggests and supports internal mobility and development plans.

THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX - Challenges the current way of doing things and proposes new ones to improve; asks and acts on feedback; keeps up to date on other’s practice; shares and adopts best practice or creates innovative solutions; reacts to change with openness.

COURAGEOUS AND INFLUENTIAL - Presents their opinions with assertiveness; listens actively; impacts and influences others’ thoughts and actions; makes difficult decisions and takes risks in the interest of the company.

FOCUSED ON THE FRONT LINE - Goes into the field to understand the context and needs of the business and their customers; listens and supports front-line colleagues; considers front-line needs and challenges when defining the appropriate solutions and action plans.

EFFICIENT IN EXECUTION - Defines or clarifies objectives, roles, responsibilities and methods; sets priorities and planning; cares about details; checks the validity and clarity of information; ensures quality of delivery; respects the confidentiality of data