Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.
Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the world’s most inspiring projects. We believe that by giving our people the freedom to be creative, we will produce work that continuously redefines quality across our firm. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graphic Designer to join our Newcastle office, on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will work with Discipline Leads, Senior Designers and other Designers and colleagues within the Visual Communications team.
The overall purpose of this role is to deliver design-led Visual Communications projects to a consistently high quality, developing new techniques and skills to ensure the way Arup communicates is industry leading. Working with multidisciplinary designers they will work in teams or individually on projects with Marketing and Communications colleagues.
You will be responsible for delivering visual communications projects that could include document and presentation design, technical and creative illustration, animation and video production. Checking work on projects with Senior Designers to ensure quality, consistency and briefs are met. Maintaining an awareness of new techniques, tools and approaches that can be adopted at Arup to continually improve our creative output.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people who have:
A degree in Design, Visual Communications or related subject Exceptional design skills and close attention to detail to deliver concepts, design and delivery. Flexibility and can adapt their approach to ensure briefs are met successfully. Are highly collaborative and able to develop and deliver visual communications projects with design teams to the highest quality Technical expertise; Adobe Suite; design layout, good illustration skills, conceptual, creative. Adobe aftereffects- motion skills- film is desirable.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Simone Haigh at simone.haigh@arup.com, Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at https://www.arup.com/careers/life-at-arup/
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Simone Haigh at Simone.Haigh@Arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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