Junior Graphic Designer

by H/Advisors Cicero

The role:

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our dynamic creative team at H/Advisors Cicero (part of HAVAS group).

In this role, the successful candidate will play a significant part in raising the online profiles of our clients in the finance and corporate industries.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded designer to develop their skills using all types of media from web graphics to print campaigns. The successful candidate would also be managing project deadlines and client relationships.

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Taking client briefs, interpreting them and conceptualising creative design solutions
  • Designing marketing material such as infographics, brochures, reports, fliers, etc.
  • Creating engaging visuals from data and text (data visualisation)
  • Video animation
  • Blogs for internal marketing (e.g. on design, digital, social trends)
  • Client account management – building effective relationships with clients and prospects
  • Presenting and teaching best practice to clients
  • Advising clients on best practices across online communications through a thorough understanding of the latest trends and design fundamentals

Skills, experience and qualities you will need:

  • Some formal graphic design training or qualifications
  • 1–3-years’ digital design experience in an agency or in-house
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are essential
  • An understanding of the fundamentals of design: composition, typography, colour theory and image making
  • Good understanding of video/animation and the ability to edit and film videos (using Premiere Pro/After Effects or the desire to develop skills in this area)
  • The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A passion for design
  • Creative thinking
  • Enthusiasm for problem-solving and taking on new challenges
  • An entrepreneurial, proactive and curious mindset

The ideal (wow-factor) candidate will have:

  • Previous industry experience
  • A good understanding of Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Basic knowledge of online CSS systems such as WordPress and ModX

Why join H/Advisors Cicero?

At H/Advisors Cicero we are famous for delivering impactful, market-leading, award-winning communications campaigns. The selected candidate will be working closely with the whole team with a lot of room for autonomy and responsibility. There are no limits to opportunity, and we will actively support your development to get to where you want to go as you progress through your career.

We also have a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to come to work as themselves, and a great set of employee wellbeing benefits.

Our employee benefits package include:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Private Medical Insurance upon passing probation
  • Life Assurance x4 annual salary
  • Auto-enrolment pension/pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave + national bank holidays
  • Work-life balance programmes enabling you to take additional time off to suit you
  • 24/7 EAP scheme and employee discounts
  • Team socials and events
  • Career progression and training and development opportunities
  • Referral bonus for any friends successfully placed in jobs at Havas London and many others
  • Cycle to work scheme loan

To be considered for this role, candidates must send a link to their portfolio in addition to a CV.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, only eligible or matching candidates will be contacted by us.