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Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Creative Design is more than your typical in-house creative team. Driven by creativity and innovation, we aim to see the world differently. 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. People join our in-house agency to work on an exhilarating scope of projects, while having a positive impact on the world.

We are looking for someone to spearhead 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 directing and bringing ingenious outcomes across the creative disciplines—and your stand-out portfolio of great conceptual work displaying an authentic passion for design.

Your Role

  • Lead and oversee the creative development and execution of multi-channel projects from concept through to final delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with the Principal Creative to align work with the broader creative vision and strategy.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior designers and other team members, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
  • Present creative concepts and executions to internal stakeholders and confidently communicate design rationale.
  • 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.
  • Regularly communicate with Company Directors and Technical Leads to inform business decisions.
  • Helping develop future work pipelines through client engagement, spotting opportunities and maximising potential.
Corporate

Location

Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-142097

Salary range

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Akshit Poonia

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About you

  • 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.
  • Proficient in creative software tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
  • The ability to work well under pressure.
  • UX/UI Design – desirable.
  • Team player, able to build excellent client relationships through thought leadership, outstanding creativity and proactive and reactive problem solving.
  • Strong conceptual thinker and visual storyteller with a refined design aesthetic.
  • Advanced skills in branding, layout, typography, and digital design.
  • Natural leadership abilities, with experience managing creatives and guiding projects.
  • Excellent communicator and presenter, able to sell ideas and provide constructive feedback.
  • Highly organised and capable of juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About 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.

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Additional information

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.

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