Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role is responsible for supporting the Business Support team in completing all the creative and marketing projects. This will include but not be limited to:

• Create compelling digital and print content. Assist in the production of materials such as branding and logos, brochures, infographics, iconography, (interactive) presentations, storyboards, posters, data visualization, corporate communications, web banners, prototypes and consumer mock-ups, marketing, event material and social media content etc. for cases, proposals, workshops, and campaigns, meeting high expectations and WSP standard.
• Maintain brand consistency and adhere to best practice in design and brand guidelines.
• Make recommendations for enhancing the overall effectiveness and attractiveness of materials and collateral.
• Assist in image editing and retouching, including possible attendance requirements at photo shoots.
• Maintain and manage design files, asset and image libraries.
• Translating business language, processes and complex ideas into beautiful visualizations and compelling visual stories, balancing creativity, design thinking and innovation with business understanding. With an expert-level knowledge visual communication.
• Keep up to date with industry-leading software and technologies including (Adobe CC: In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects; and Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Maintain exceptional design skills, research new software and methods of working.
• Support the wider function with day-to-day design tasks and provide support to other Administrative team members during times of heavy workload and absences to support the effective operation of the wider Business Support Admin team.
• Communicate openly, sharing ideas, knowledge and best practice.
• Collaborate and communicate openly with team members in both iCRC and UK teams.
• To provide support for other ad/hoc duties within the team as and when required.

Requirements

• A university degree.
• Minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant work experience in delivering a high-quality creative service in demanding and pressurised environments. Previous experience in similar roles considered.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential. Must be creative and able to communicate ideas visually, verbally, and in writing. Must have a refined eye for detail, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Imaginative flair, awareness of current trends in visual communications and an understanding of material costs, production, and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of visual design, visual theory (i.e. composition, color theory, typography, etc.), a sharp eye for layout design and high affinity to latest design trends and new media (Augmented/Virtual Reality, Social Media etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro and After Effects) is expected. Fully conversant in the complete Microsoft Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook,. Use of Microsoft Teams, One Note, One Drive is desirable.
• Professional Services / Consultancy / Engineering background is desired.
• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion at all time, handling information in a confidential manner.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines, of which may change at last minute.
• Communicates openly, keeping people informed and proactively sharing knowledge.
• The ability and willingness to provide support and collaborate with other Administrative and support staff during times of heavy workload and absences.
• Behaves in a way that is consistent with WSP\xe2\x80\x99s values - with fairness, honesty and integrity;
• Possesses a professional and confident manner.
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic is key.