Senior Design Executive

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Design Executive to join its Bristol office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading high-quality graphic and digital design projects, influencing brand strategy, and mentoring junior staff while enhancing the firm's digital presence. Candidates must have relevant experience in legal, accountancy, consultancy, or similar sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in design for digital and print.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills and creativity.
• Familiarity with asset and templating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of high-quality graphics and animations.
• Ensure brand identity consistency across all materials.
• Oversee multiple design projects and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Design skills

Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Animation and video production

Attention to detail

Creative portfolio

Job description

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Blue Legal is partnering with a leading international law firm that is recruiting for a Senior Design Executive to join its Bristol office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Sitting within the Brand and Communications Team, the role holder will collaborate with various teams and work on internal briefs across the firm

The Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and production of high-quality graphics, animations, videos, and illustrations for both digital and print channels.
• Ensure consistent application and evolution of brand identity across all materials and platforms.
• Work closely with internal teams and external agencies while mentoring junior team members to strengthen design capabilities.
• Oversee multiple design projects, maintaining timelines, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Enhance the firm’s digital presence and maintain a well-organised library of design assets.
• Influence brand strategy, contribute to innovative marketing efforts, and build strong stakeholder relationships in a globally connected firm.

The Candidate:

• Strong digital and print design skills with a creative portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and experience in animation and video production.
• Familiarity with asset and templating systems, with added value from experience in platforms like Papirfly or Foleon.
• Excellent attention to detail, original thinking, and the ability to design engaging presentations and support colleagues in enhancing their visual communication.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.