Pre-sales Graphic Design Associate

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description

Role Summary:
The Pre-Sales Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visually compelling and professionally designed materials to support the sales and pre-sales teams. This role focuses on creating presentations, proposal designs, infographics, and other graphical elements that communicate our IT solutions to potential clients in a clear and engaging way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Collateral Design: Create visually appealing presentations, proposals, and other marketing materials to support the pre-sales and sales teams during client pitches and meetings.
  
• Proposal Design: Design and format Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) documents to make them visually engaging and easy to navigate.
  
• Infographics: Develop high-quality infographics and visual representations of IT solutions, processes, and data to make complex information easy to understand for clients.
  
• Custom Visuals: Work closely with pre-sales and technical teams to create custom visuals that explain IT services, project timelines, implementation strategies, and technical architectures.
  
• Branding Alignment: Ensure all sales materials adhere to the company’s brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all materials and client-facing documents.
  
• Collaboration: Collaborate with pre-sales, marketing, and technical teams to gather information, understand project requirements, and translate them into visual formats.
  
• Client Presentations: Design visually compelling PowerPoint presentations and other materials that showcase company offerings and project solutions.
  
• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex technical concepts into easily digestible visuals that communicate the value of the company’s IT services to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Review and Editing: Ensure final designs are accurate, high-quality, and meet the client’s requirements before submission.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Graphic Design Expertise: Strong experience in graphic design, particularly in creating visuals for proposals, presentations, and technical documents.
  
• Tools & Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint).
  
• Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of IT services and technical concepts, with the ability to visually interpret them for non-technical audiences.
  
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and high standards in all design work.
  
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working under tight deadlines.
  
• Creative Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to present technical information in a visually appealing and clear manner.
  
• Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with sales, marketing, and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a graphic designer, preferably in a B2B or IT services environment.
• Portfolio showcasing design work, especially in pre-sales, proposals, or corporate presentations.
• Experience in designing infographics and data visualization for complex information.
• IT consulting experience is mandate.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth. 

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