Bids Senior Graphic Designer

Restaurant Associates UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the hospitality sector as a Senior Graphic Designer. You'll be integral in crafting high-impact, visually engaging proposals that showcase brand excellence. Ideal for a creative leader passionate about design and storytelling, this role offers opportunities to shape project outcomes and collaborate with key stakeholders across various sectors.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Quick access to Digital GP

Wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive discounts for family and friends

Qualifications

• Standout portfolio demonstrating design versatility.
• Experience with high-value, deadline-driven bids.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with solutions-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative delivery of bid submissions.
• Translate bids into visually compelling proposals.
• Manage the production process from concept to submission.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Recognised bid management training

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Word

PowerPoint

E-tendering platforms

Job description

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Join our award-winning Creative Lab and help shape the future of premium hospitality.

We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with a passion for storytelling and a flair for design to lead on visually impactful bid proposals for Restaurant Associates, a brand synonymous with exceptional dining and hospitality experiences.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 27 Days Holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive discounts that you can share with family a friends
  
  
  

About The Role

As a key member of our specialist in-house studio, you’ll take ownership of high-value, bespoke bid and retention submissions — transforming complex content into strategic, visually compelling documents that win business. Aligned to our Restaurant Associates sector, you’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders across sales, marketing, and operations to bring proposals to life.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting client opportunities across workplaces, destinations, and events.

What You’ll Do

• Design, lead, and deliver high-impact proposals, tenders, and presentations that reflect brand excellence and win strategies
• Translate bid narratives into innovative formats, balancing compliance with creativity
• Champion brand consistency while exploring fresh, tailored design approaches
• Collaborate closely with the Bid Team Manager, Growth Director, and subject matter experts throughout the bid lifecycle
• Guide and manage the production process — from concept to print or digital submission
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Creative Lab by sharing ideas, tools, and best practices
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A standout portfolio that demonstrates creativity, versatility, and attention to detail
• Experience working on high-value, deadline-driven bids or sales documents
• Confidence in managing multiple projects, tight deadlines, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Word, PowerPoint, and e-tendering platforms
• Excellent copywriting and editorial skills — able to shape content and messaging to influence outcomes
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a solutions-first mindset
• Recognised bid management training and/or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative delivery of bid submissions across design, writing, and layout
• Develop persuasive responses in partnership with subject matter experts and bid writers
• Contribute to the creation of win themes, solution design, and proposal structures
• Coordinate with designers, artworkers, and print partners to ensure seamless execution
• Support post-submission debriefs and knowledge capture processes
• Act as a brand guardian and creative ambassador within the wider Growth Community
  
  
  

Who You’ll Work With

• Sector Growth Director & Bid Team Manager
• Head of Bid Management
• Business Development Directors & Strategic Partners
• Proposal Managers, Designers & the Creative Lab Team
• Marketing Team & Subject Matter Experts across Restaurant Associates
• Bid Finance and Knowledge Teams
  
  
  

Ready to design the future of food experiences?

If you're a creative leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments — and you're passionate about using design to win hearts, minds, and contracts — we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Restaurants

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