Graphic Designer

Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

Our Newcastle Office is currently recruiting for a Graphic Designer (Marketing Executive). As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our clients come first and whilst we expect the best from all our employees, in return we offer an exceptionally competitive pension, private healthcare, plus a range of flexible benefits.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious graphic designer to join our growing team in Newcastle. We require excellent design skills applied across the full spectrum of marketing assets; print, multimedia, digital and presentations. To succeed in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of brand and the importance of visual identity, together with a high level of creativity applied within a professional services marketing environment. We are looking for a proven track record of creating innovative, impactful, and engaging designs, with a current knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, to ensure your work remains cutting-edge and relevant.

This role sits within our marketing team and reports to the Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and design creative assets for various platforms including web, print, and social media. Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to create visually impactful campaigns. Ensure all designed material aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent look and feel. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into design work. Provide creative input and contribute to brainstorming sessions for larger campaigns. Oversee and manage daily work requests and queries. In addition to the above duties, you may be required from time-to-time to undertake other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by your line manager. This position will suit a highly organized individual who is able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.

Skills and Experience Required

3 years’ experience as a graphic designer, preferably in the professional services industry Good understanding and knowledge of: graphic design and design practices (Grids, paragraph/character styles and templates) Adobe CC packages Visual identity systems Infographic and diagram creation Bid and pitch document creation Presentation design Event branding Digital design best practice – experience of software such as Ceros would be beneficial Strong typographic skills Ability to work with and flexing the firm’s visual identity to create effective, stand-out marketing material

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.