About the job
JOB DESCRIPTION: MIDDLEWEIGHT DESIGNER
At Bulletproof we have three core beliefs:
WE BELIEVE GREAT IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD...
We believe in the power of design to influence human behaviour, affect change and pierce
conventions.
WE BELIEVE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE...
That true collaborative spirit creates a compelling, infectious energy that delivers outstanding
commercial results.
STAY NAÏVE...
We believe naivety keeps you relentlessly curious, open to possibilities and leads to purer,
more interesting and uncharted solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Your main duties and responsibilities include:
Designing independently or as part of a team, depending on each project
Supplying a high percentage of creative concepts for each presentation
Inputting strongly to each design critique and ensuring your voice is heard
Presenting your designs with conviction, sometimes to clients with
senior team support
Seeing jobs through from concept to print
Challenging and 'biting the heels' of the senior designers
Acting as a creative catalyst on each project, inspiring juniors and
impressing seniors
Attempting to have your design chosen every time and helping to implement the winning
design thereafter
Helping to create mood-boards, audits and presentation stimulus when required
Possible involvement in art direction of photo-shoots
In addition to the duties stated above you may be required to undertake further tasks as
necessary to meet the demands of the Employer's business.
TEAM IMPERATIVES:
First and foremost deliver show stopping and awe-inspiring design solutions against each
brief you are given
Support all thinking with reference, research and a thorough visible thought process
Inspire, nurture and support all design talent within your team
Live a truly creative life at Bulletproof, bringing ideas and perspectives to the agency in general
Roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile in order to set us apart from our peers and
competitors
Requirements
BROAD REQUIREMENTS:
Accurate and on time completion of time sheets
Develop and display a thorough knowledge of digital software required in your role
Commercial awareness; play your part in Bulletproofs profitability
Take pride in your environment - i.e. creating a tidy and inspiring space to work within
Ensure that administration, company protocol and standards are maintained
Embody the three core values of Bulletproof
Collective responsibility; we are a team, so think proactively and do not assume someone
else has it covered.
Benefits
- Salary Exchange Pension Scheme - This is a scheme which allows you to ‘exchange' part of your salary to reduce the amount of National Insurance you pay. We will pay 5% of your salary into the company scheme, your contribution is discretionary with a 3% annual salary minimum
- Gym membership at Nuffield or Classpass
- Optional monthly external 1:1 CBT sessions
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Bike to work scheme
- Eye care scheme (free eye tests and £100 to put towards lenses)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Time
- 24 days holiday per year, which you start accruing on the day you join us - there are a further 8 Bank Holidays (9 in 2023)
- Last Friday of every month off
- Christmas holiday - London, New York, Singapore, Amsterdam, Australia and Shanghai Bulletproof studios close down between Christmas and New Year, meaning the days in between will be awarded as additional holiday each year
L&D
- Annual development fund - find something you want to do outside of the work remit and Bulletproof will fund it... so long as you bring a new rounded self back into the studio! (runs each year November to October)
- Monthly Outside In (external speakers)
- Annual Inspiration Festival
Beyond these there are ‘softer perks' to keep the fun spirit alive:
- Bulletproof's Summer Trip
- Time off to give blood
- Friday early finish. Any time after 4.30pm on Friday people are free to finish early if workload permits
- Fran's Annual Pub Quiz, Monthly Welcome Breakfasts for new joiners, Birthday Spreads, Buddy Lunches, Christmas Party, Directors breaking bread meals, Monday Morning Meetings, weekly Thursday drinks (non-alcoholic options available), Quarterly Creative Workshops (e.g. Christmas Wreath making, Candle making etc), lunch and learn etc... all wonderfully organised by our Bulletproof Culture Crew!