Senior Designer, Business Development Design Studio

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm in London seeks a passionate Designer to create compelling visual narratives for business development. This role includes designing pitch presentations, collaborating across departments, and managing multiple projects. Ideal candidates should have proven design experience, strong presentation skills, and mastery of PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud tools. This is a fixed-term contract position with a hybrid work model, offering unique opportunities to influence creative environments across the organization.

Benefits

Opportunity to work anywhere for up to 6 weeks

Two additional days of paid leave

24/7 helpline for personal and professional support

26 weeks of full pay for family milestones

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional designer in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Portfolio showcasing strong presentation skills and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate briefs into clean, compelling visuals.

Responsibilities

• Design pitch presentations in PowerPoint, ensuring clarity and flair.
• Develop digital and print collateral for business development.
• Collaborate with teams to craft design strategies for key opportunities.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Conceptual thinking

Collaborative spirit

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Job description

BRAND: Publicis Media
Job Function: Creative
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

OVERVIEW

Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the lop, di, etc.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD

Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and mc) via our suite of world‑class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE

Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein‑Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture and experience of all of us.

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Global Business Development Design Studio is a world‐class creative team within Publicis Groupe, made up of 25+ designers based in London, New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Singapore. We partner with global leadership to drive key revenue opportunities through outstanding creative work that brings our brand and pitches to life. We shape Groupe’s visual identity, influence internal and external creative environments, and collaborate across markets to deliver high-impact design at every turn.

We’re a passionate, high-energy group that thrives on collaboration and elevating each other’s ideas.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Designer who is equal parts visionary and hands‑on – someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, business strategy and flawless execution. You will play a key role in supporting high-stakes business development opportunities by creating compelling visual narratives, presentations, microsites and campaign assets. This is a unique chance to influence creative environments across Publicis Groupe and partner with global leaders in new business, marketing and communications.

This is a fixed-term contract of 9-12 recomendado months.

Responsibilities

• Design stunning, on‑brand pitch presentations in PowerPoint, bringing complex ideas to life with clarity and flair
• Develop digital and print collateral for global стал regional and local business development efforts
• Concept and design microsites, digital experiences and brand visual identities
• Collaborate with new business, marketing and comms teams to craft design strategies for key opportunities
• Champion and evolve our design standards, ensuring consistency and innovation across all outputs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed and attention to detail
• Contribute to the creative culture of the team, sharing inspiration and mentoring junior talent where needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional designer within an advertising agency or similar fast‑paced creative environment
• A portfolio that showcases strong presentation entendre, visual storytelling and layout expertise
• Mastery of PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to translate written or verbal briefs into clean, compelling visuals
• Highly organized, self‑motivated and adaptable to tight deadlines
• A positive, collaborative spirit and a love of creative feedback and iteration

Benefits

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self‑care
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full‑time employees being office-based three days a week.

Additional information

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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