Junior Designer Platformer – Growth Team

Havas Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Group is seeking a Junior Designer for their Growth Team in London. This role offers hands-on experience in creative design for presentations, marketing materials, and social media, with strong mentorship available. Ideal candidates will have a relevant design qualification, creativity, and a passion for learning.

Benefits

Wellbeing and mental health support

Free breakfast in the office

Training and Development sessions

Qualifications

• Relevant design qualification or working experience suitable for this level.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles and layout.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing visually appealing PowerPoint presentations.
• Contribute to designing marketing assets such as brochures and social media graphics.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure design accuracy.

Skills

Visual design principles

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant design qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Canva

Job description

Agency :

Havas Media

Job Description :

NOTE: YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR APPLICATION,FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE MAKE THE ANSWERS THE FIRST PAGE AND THE FOLLOWING PAGE, YOUR CV.

GOOD LUCK!

1. Why did you choose to apply for this role?

2. What skills and interests do you think you can bring to the role?

3. We would love to find out more about you and your future ambitions. Describe to us how taking part in this programme would benefit and impact your future goals.

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Designer Platformer – Growth Team

ABOUT HAVAS

Havas Media Network are part of the Havas Group, one of the world’s largest communications agencies. Our headquarters are based at Havas Village at King’s Cross/St Pancras, London.

Our overarching mission is to make a meaningful difference to the brands, businesses, and lives of the people we work with. Our solution is simple: we identify and create meaningful media experiences to deliver meaningful growth for our clients.

We’re on Campaign’s ‘Best Place to Work’ list each year and our Talent team has been awarded the IPA Gold CPD Accreditation. Havas Media Group is a place where you can make things happen by pursuing your professional and personal dreams. As such, we’ve also launched the ‘Meaningfully Daring Side Hustle’ programme, while Havas Boost announced its first investment into STEM educational toys business, Ambessa Play.

THE ROLE
About the Role:

Joining our Growth team at Havas Media Network, this is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Designer to contribute to our diverse range of projects. Under the guidance of our Creative Director, and reporting into our Senior Designer, you will assist in crafting compelling designs for presentations, marketing materials, pitch collateral, events and social media assets. This role offers hands-on experience in supporting our marketing and new business initiatives across all agency brands within the network.

On the 6 month programme, you’ll be involved in:

1. Creative Presentation Design

• Assist in developing visually appealing PowerPoint presentations to effectively convey ideas and information.
• Ensure branding consistency and cohesive design elements in all presentations.
• Learn to apply content to templated presentation assets and contribute to template development.

2. Editorial Layout, Marketing Assets & Social Media

• Contribute to designing marketing assets such as brochures, posters, and social media graphics.
• Participate in creating innovative layouts for various printed and digital marketing collateral.
• Support the marketing team in generating engaging content for social media platforms.

3. Design Support for Client Pitches and Events

• Collaborate on designs for corporate events, incorporating branding elements seamlessly.
• Assist in creating designs for agency pitches, including print assets and presentations.
• Conducting visual research and image search functions to support pitch and marketing assets.
• Learn to develop brands and design systems to support project requirements.

4. General Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks to ensure design accuracy and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Assist in managing multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Engage in all stages of the creative process, from interpreting briefs to delivering final creative assets.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PLATFORMER WITH:

Qualifications:

• Relevant design qualification or working experience suitable for this level.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, typesetting, colour theory and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite – particularly PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to creative projects.

Desirable Skills (but not essential):

• Understanding of designing and implementing microsites within Squarespace.
• Working knowledge of creating/uploading/managing social media template assets within Canva

Team Collaboration:

• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary marketing team.
• Openness to mentorship and learning opportunities.
• Foster a trusting and professional relationship with stakeholders.

This role provides a supportive environment for a budding designer to learn and grow within the agency. We welcome passionate individuals who are eager to contribute their creativity to our team. We are keen to see a broad range of work in your portfolios, even if this is stand out student projects and personal work.

On the Platform programme, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated Buddy
• Introductions and breakfasts with Senior Leaders
• Pastoral Support
• Free breakfast in the office
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Yulife - wellbeing app
• Employee assistance programme

Training and Development sessions

• Communication & Networking
• Productivity
• Goal Setting and Objectives
• Career Development
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• CV & LinkedIn
• Industry Insight sessions
• Group Project

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know.

We work in a hybrid working model – in office and remotely on a 50/50 basis

Office Location: The Havas Building, 3 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, U.K.

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Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.