Associate Designer

ENGINEERINGUK; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an Associate Designer to support the creative team in various marketing initiatives. This entry-level role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow within a global creative organization. Responsibilities include executing design tasks, supporting senior team members, and managing project files. Ideal candidates will have foundational design skills and familiarity with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite. This full-time, permanent position includes flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company-provided healthcare

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working options

Generous pension provisions

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Early‑career or junior‑level designer with foundational skills.
• Openness to new graduates who have completed internships.
• Proficiency in modern design tools, especially Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day design tasks and deliverables accurately.
• Support senior designers on creative projects across various media.
• Prepare production-ready files and assist with versioning.

Skills

Visual design skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Time-management skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe After Effects

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

As one of the world's leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

Benefits

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance

Your Role

The Associate Designer is an entry-level creative contributor who supports the development and execution of visual design across a wide range of global marketing and brand initiatives. This role is ideal for someone early in their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and collaborate within a global creative organization. The Associate Designer supports more senior members of the Creative Team with the execution of all projects flowing through the Creative department. Projects originate from all EMEA marketing segments of Invesco. This is a multi-tasking role, requiring work on more than one project at a time, preparing a variety of skilled graphic design and layout work across various media types and languages. In addition, the candidate will be assigned administrative and project management tasks as needed.

What you will be doing

• Execute day-to-day design tasks and assigned deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support senior designers, art directors, and cross‑functional partners on creative projects and deliverables across print, digital, social, video, premiums, experiential, PPT, etc.
• Work within defined timelines and meet deadlines reliably.
• Assist in photo and video stock research.
• Operate with oversight and limited autonomy, seeking guidance when needed and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Prepare production‑ready files and assist with versioning, resizing, and asset organization.
• Explore global trending design topics and conduct regional market research.
• File management and maintenance of asset libraries on server and Milanote. File deployment to internal teams and external agencies.
• Produce design deliverables across multiple EMEA languages, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

What you will bring

• Early‑career or junior‑level designer with foundational skills in visual design, layout, and digital production.
• Open to new graduates who have acquired some professional experience via internships.
• Familiarity with modern design tools and a desire to expand technical and conceptual capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint.
• After Effects / Premiere Pro knowledge desirable but not critical.
• AI knowledge and interest a plus.
• Interest in social media trends.
• Infographic / illustration skills a plus.
• Organization and time‑management skills.
• Understanding of design principles (layout, typography, color).
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and design systems.
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Communicates ideas clearly and professionally.
• Detail‑focused with high‑quality execution.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow.
• Problem‑solving skills to address cultural/global challenges creatively.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task and meet concurrent deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to learn transcreation, as well as global accessibility standards.

Disability Confident Scheme

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the 'minimum criteria' for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting‑in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme. The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview – it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time. To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme, you'll need to first ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you'll need to email us at [e-mail] confirming your wish to opt‑in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Other Information

Full time – Permanent, Full Time, Employee, Job Exempt (Yes), Workplace Model: employees are expected to comply with the firm's current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office.

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference, and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Commitment to ESG

We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies and as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies

Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid if a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory

This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.

Employment Information

Employer: Invesco EMEA
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 5 Mar 2026