Graphic Designer

Salary: £40,000 per annum, plus company benefits

Location: Leeds, LS10 1AB

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 10am until 6:30pm with 1 hour unpaid break

Work model: Hybrid

Williams Lea seeks a Graphic Designer to join our team!

Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide, who provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.

Purpose of role

The Designer will be a dynamic, hands-on professional based in the Leeds Onshore Delivery Centre, supporting a leading global law firm in London. Reporting to the Creative Lead and Global Creative Director, you will work closely with clients and the wider global delivery team, playing a key role in implementing the firm's recent rebrand, developing templates, and supporting the rollout of consistent, high-quality branded materials.

You will be responsible for delivering innovative design solutions across both print and digital channels, contributing to strategic campaigns and ensuring a cohesive visual identity across all outputs.

A strong focus on editorial design is essential, with advanced skills in typography, layout, and information hierarchy, particularly across brochures, reports, and other long-form documents. You will apply typographic systems with precision, maintaining consistency while recognising opportunities to push creative boundaries where appropriate.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will interpret client briefs and handover notes, translating them into effective, on-brand creative solutions within a fast-paced environment. You will also take ownership of your work, performing thorough quality assurance checks to ensure all deliverables meet brand standards, client expectations, and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Design long-form documents, reports, and other editorial materials, applying best practices in visual storytelling and content presentation.
• Apply advanced typography, layout systems, composition, and information hierarchy principles to create effective visual communications.
• Support the rollout and adoption of brand identities across multiple channels and touchpoints.
• Design and produce a diverse range of graphic, print, and digital media collateral to support client needs.
• Develop compelling concepts and deliver innovative design solutions within established corporate design guidelines.
• Conceptualise and produce print and digital collateral for marketing and sales initiatives, including campaigns, direct mail, brochures, advertisements, event materials, and other supporting assets.
• Partner closely with Creative Leads and Project Management Team to understand client business needs, objectives, and project requirements.
• Apply creative problem-solving and design thinking to translate complex information, business requirements, and communication challenges into clear, effective, and visually engaging design solutions.
• Leverage design expertise to interpret client requirements and develop thoughtful creative solutions that align with business objectives, audience needs, and brand standards.
• Build strong relationships through effective communication and collaboration, helping clients and stakeholders achieve the best design outcomes.
• Understand design, production, and brand constraints, helping manage expectations by clearly communicating design recommendations and limitations where appropriate.
• Ensure brand consistency while bringing a fresh and engaging approach to design, artwork, digital, and print outputs.
• Provide effective visual solutions through the successful execution of creative requests and projects.
• Ensure all work produced meets high-quality standards and adheres to brand guidelines, specifications, and accessibility requirements where applicable.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Take ownership of work from concept through delivery, performing thorough quality assurance checks to ensure all outputs are accurate, consistent, brand-compliant, and fit for purpose.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail by conducting self-quality control reviews and resolving issues before final delivery.
• Carry client brand values and requirements throughout all stages of the creative process.
• Interact with clients and stakeholders in person, over the phone, and through digital channels.