Main information
The firm
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.
The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Artworker to support the delivery of a strategic firm-wide transformation programme and associated assets.
Reporting into the Head of Marketing Operations, with day-to-day operational oversight from the Senior Graphic Designer, you will work closely with the Brand & Design team to ensure the firm’s brand is applied consistently, accurately and efficiently across multiple channels and touchpoints.
This role requires an exceptional eye for detail and strong production skills, with the ability to take brand guidelines and apply them consistently across high volumes of work. You will be responsible for producing and adapting artwork, creating brand assets, supporting template production, preparing imagery and ensuring all outputs meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.
You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deliverables simultaneously.
Key activities/responsibilities
- Supporting the implementation of the firm's visual identity across all communications channels.
- Producing and adapting high volumes of digital assets and key print assets in line with brand guidelines.
- Creating branded marketing collateral, brochures, social media graphics, e-marketing assets, infographics, templates and presentation materials.
- Strong understanding of layout and typography with an ability to bring creative input to your artwork.
- Ensuring consistency and accuracy in the application of visual identity across all deliverables.
- Creating and delivering production-ready artwork for predominantly digital channels, with support for print collateral where required.
- Supporting the rollout and population of the firm's Frontify brand management platform.
- Assisting with the organisation, tagging and migration of brand assets and imagery.
- Conducting bulk image editing, optimisation and branding of photography assets for use across the firm's digital platforms and image libraries.
- Supporting the creation and testing of branded templates and reusable design assets.
- Working closely with the Senior Graphic Designer to implement creative direction and maintain quality standards.
- Supporting the development of assets and materials for internal and external audiences.
- Maintaining quality and consistency in brand imagery, photography and visual assets.
- Contributing artworking knowledge for improving workflow efficiency through emerging design tools, automation and new technologies.
Skills and experience – essential
- Significant experience as a Senior Artworker, Production Designer or equivalent role.
- Strong experience working within established corporate brand guidelines and brand systems.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale brand implementation projects.
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality control skills.
- Expert-level Adobe Creative Cloud skills including:
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Advanced PowerPoint skills, including template implementation and presentation production.
- Strong understanding of digital asset creation and print production
- Experience preparing production-ready artwork for multiple channels and formats.
- Experience managing large volumes of design assets while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work across multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills.
- Ability to work independently while following established creative direction.
- Diplomatic, calm under pressure and possessing a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
Skills and experience – desired
- Experience setting up, administering or populating Frontify brand management platforms.
- Experience supporting brand asset migration and digital asset management initiatives.
- Advanced bulk photo editing, retouching and image optimisation experience.
- Knowledge of the latest design technologies, AI-assisted creative tools and workflow automation platforms.
- Experience working on professional services, legal, financial services or other corporate brands.
- Experience creating branded templates and reusable design systems.
- Experience of video editing and motion graphics production.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.
Additional information
The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.
Equal opportunities
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact [email protected].
