Graphic Designer

How we present ourselves as a business is so important to our brand, at Willmott Dixon we have an exciting opportunity to join our marketing team as a Graphic Designer on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Primarily the role will lead on the design and completion of tender submissions, helping secure a pipeline of projects coming into the business. Working alongside the bid manager, you will work with a variety of stakeholders to create impactful tender documents.

In addition, as part of the marketing and communications team you will create and develop a wide range of print and digital collateral for a range of audiences. Working to tight deadlines, you will need to be able to prioritise work, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and have excellent attention to detail.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading on the design and completion of tenders on a regular basis
• Design and production of external and internal marketing materials
• Support the creation and smooth running of internal and external events
• Create visual social media content
• Editing video content, with the ability to repurpose for different communication channels

We are passionate about our people and have a real focus and drive to support their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion is what differentiates us, underlined by being 5th in the 2020 Sunday Times list of Best 100 Companies to Work For – better than any other construction company, a Times Top 50 employer for women 2021 as well as our platinum award for ‘Investing In People’ Add to that our numerous other awards, including three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in five years; and our industry-leading approach to sustainability – we have been carbon neutral since 2012.

Essential experience

• Well-rounded design skills
• Highly competent in Adobe Creative Suite
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Managing stakeholders to meet deadlines
• Supporting internal and external events

Desirable experience

• Experience in submission design
• Awareness of digital communication channels
• Creating digital content for social media
• Premier pro and basic video editing

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in, as a Graphic Designer you will base your from home or one of our three regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff & Exeter) with the occasional travel throughout and to our live construction projects.

We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive within.

Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths.

Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!