Midweight - Senior Designer, Business Development Design Studio

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm in Greater London is seeking a Designer to develop impactful visual narratives and presentations. This role involves collaboration across various teams to create compelling designs for business pitches and campaigns. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a fast-paced creative environment and demonstrates strong skills in tools like PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud. Benefits include flexible working, additional paid leave for well-being, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Opportunity to work remotely for up to 6 weeks a year

Additional paid leave for well-being

24/7 helpline for personal and professional support

26 weeks full pay for parental leave

Birthday day off

Membership discounts with local restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional designer in a creative environment.
• Mastery of PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
• Ability to translate briefs into compelling visuals.

Responsibilities

• Design pitch presentations that clarify complex ideas.
• Develop digital and print collateral for business development.
• Concept and design microsites and digital experiences.

Skills

Presentation design

Visual storytelling

Conceptual thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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.

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 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world‑class agencies are necessary for modern brands to win.

At Publicis Groupe, we’ve invested in capabilities across these four imperatives to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end‑to‑end solutions, we have a proven record of bespoke models for clients and expertise across all major industry categories. We call this Power of One.

Viva La Difference

Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been part of our DNA. It celebrates the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us, and is how we behave with each other and our clients.

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’s equal parts visionary and hands‑on – someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, business strategy, and flawless execution.

You’ll 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.

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, 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 design, 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 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 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 – 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 during the working week.

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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