Creative Design – who are we?
We are a multi-discipline, talented team of over 80 people, including UX/UI designers, graphic designers, animators, visualisers, real-time and web developers all over the globe. By harnessing outstanding, innovative, and creative talent, we transform the way our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects. We've successfully collaborated with Atkins Realis clients including MoD, EDF, National Highways, Transport for London, HS2 and the Environment Agency to provide world-class solutions. Our design principles underpin everything we do. We're problem solvers who are excited by working together to find a solution. We create bespoke communications which focus on bringing meaning to content, make information more accessible and add value to projects. We create and implement viable concepts that utilise technology in a way that enhances outcomes and creates efficiencies. We invest in innovation and focus on upcoming technologies. People join our in-house agency to work on an exhilarating scope of projects, while having a positive impact on the world. We recognise that we work in a fast-paced environment. So there are many ways we care for each other's wellbeing, from championing mental health to promoting flexible working and keeping active together.
We are looking for someone to lead with passion, ideas and critical thinking, supporting the team to deliver fresh work on exciting, cross-disciplinary projects. You'll be surrounded by creatives as talented as you, all with a real hunger for design and technology. The environment is fast-paced, open and progressive, offering exposure to global projects from print and events to web, virtual reality, 3D and motion. As a natural initiative taker, your role will be to bring out the best in the team and focus on the strategy. They'll look to your strong creative vision and talent for communicating clearly and persuasively to clients. We welcome your experience leading and bringing ingenious outcomes across the creative disciplines—and your stand-out portfolio of great conceptual work displaying an authentic passion for design.
-
Creatively lead project teams' approach and direction.
-
Support the management of design resources across technical projects to promote best design practices.
-
Communicate with new and existing clients to maintain an agency level of design and technical support.
-
Review scoping documents to ensure clients receive great value and high-quality design and creative work.
-
Select and challenge project teams, ensuring projects are design-led.
-
Be hands-on with mixed discipline projects and able to jump in to give creative guidance and support when needed.
-
Helping develop future work pipelines through client engagement, spotting opportunities and maximizing potential.
We would love to see your portfolio, so please attach it along with your CV when applying, as applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.
-
A passion for design and digital technology with an outstanding eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
-
Previous experience working in large-scale mixed discipline projects.
-
Excellent and confident organizational and communication skills.
-
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop.
-
Experience in UX and UI Design with the ability to lean in on projects.
-
Strong layout and typography skills.
-
The ability to work well under pressure.
-
Agile development.
-
Team player, able to build excellent client relationships through thought leadership, outstanding creativity and proactive and reactive problem solving.
-
Being different makes a difference – creative thought, qualitative reasoning, atypical problem-solving, pattern spotting, big-picture thinking, and the ability to multi-task or single-task focus.
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
