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Junior Designer 2D (Portland Design)

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Perkins&Will

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have knowledge of environmental graphic design, materials, branding, and multimedia, along with strong design talent and communication skills. Proficiency in Adobe Suite and design software is essential.
  • You will support the lead designer in creating digital assets, presentations, and brand materials, while maintaining visual standards and contributing to studio culture through research and concept development.

Requirements

  • Good knowledge of the environmental graphic design process.
  • Good knowledge of materials and production methods.
  • Good knowledge of branding, print design and multi-media applications.
  • Must possess design talent, creative energy.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment and must possess good interpersonal skills.
  • Good teamwork.
  • Confident and articulate communicator in meetings.
  • Good organisational & presentation skills.
  • Decision-making autonomy and ability to work remotely.
  • Being proactive and responsible in attitude.
  • User focused and passionate about delivering meaningful enhancement to the end user.
  • Happy to travel and take ultimate and overarching ownership and responsibility for a project.
  • Proficiency with the following software:
  • Adobe Suite (InDesign: Necessary)
  • SketchUp and/or Rhino (Necessary)
  • Excel, Word and Powerpoint (Necessary)
  • Enscape and/ or Twin Motion (Advantageous)
  • Hand-drawing (Advantageous)

Responsibilities

  • Support lead designer for a broad range of projects including branding, print communication, digital and environmental branding.
  • Creation of digital design and assets for use on website and social media platforms.
  • To maintain the high visual standard Portland sets and assist others in maintaining this standard.
  • Creation of presentations to present strategy, ideas/executions for approval.
  • Contribute to studio culture (how we think, work and play).
  • Support lead designer in the creation of unique designs and suites of brand assets.
  • Creation of digital design and assets for use on website and social media platforms.
  • Resource/ time management, plus hands-on production of work.
  • Ability to create original concepts from client brief / assist others in same.
  • Produce concept work using hand sketches or computer software to a professional standard.
  • Source reference material and carry out research to ensure that materials and products are fit for purpose.
  • Produce mood boards and sample boards that communicate the concept clearly.
  • Assemble presentations using a variety of digital and traditional media.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Junior Designer (2D) at Portland Design?

The primary role involves supporting the lead designer on various projects, including branding, print communication, digital design, and environmental branding to help create exciting neighborhoods.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

Candidates should demonstrate a good knowledge of environmental graphic design processes, materials, production methods, as well as branding and print design. Proficiency in specified software is also required.

What software skills are needed for this role?

Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Suite (especially InDesign), SketchUp and/or Rhino, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Enscape or Twin Motion, as well as hand-drawing skills, would be advantageous.

Is teamwork important for this position?

Yes, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is crucial, alongside strong interpersonal skills.

How important are presentation skills for this role?

Good organizational and presentation skills are necessary, as the Junior Designer will be responsible for assembling presentations and communicating concepts clearly.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role encourages contributing to studio culture and allows for the development of unique designs and brand assets, fostering professional growth.

Will I need to conduct research as part of my role?

Yes, the Junior Designer is expected to source reference materials and carry out research to ensure that designs are fit for purpose.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, candidates should be happy to travel as part of their job responsibilities.

What type of projects will I be working on?

You will be involved in a broad range of projects, including branding, print communication, digital assets for social media, and environmental branding.

Are there any specific attributes that the ideal candidate should possess?

The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess a responsible attitude, be user-focused and passionate about enhancing the end user’s experience, and able to work both independently and within a team.

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Perkins&Will

Collaborating with clients all over the world to create healthy, sustainable places to live, learn, work, play, and heal

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1935
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.