Junior Wayfinding Graphic Designer London 2024

Let’s make great design possible.

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'

The role

We have one of the largest specialist wayfinding design teams in the UK. Our team works across all sectors and environment types, providing clients with an eclectic mix of wayfinding design and strategy services. We work on the development of many high profile and market leading wayfinding systems, covering the full end-to-end wayfinding design process in-house.

As part of our continued growth, we have a vacancy for a Junior Wayfinding Graphic Designer within our Transportation team located in central London, focusing on providing wayfinding design across a broad range of projects and environment types, such as aviation, education, workplace, mixed-use, transport and urban realm.

Current notable projects include the development of a new wayfinding system for the Barbican Estate, Legible London schemes across the capital, linewide rail wayfinding systems for train operating companies, and commercial office hubs for the UK government. Our team works across our global business and therefore contribute to projects at a national and international scale for many government bodies and the private sector.

We offer a fantastic environment with fresh, modern offices and you will be embedded into our local team of talented individuals, who work across a wide range of disciplines.

This role would initially be on a six-month contract.

Your purpose

The successful candidate will be someone keen to see their career develop, with a desire to take greater ownership and responsibility for technical delivery. The role will involve working primarily in the wayfinding sector but will not preclude opportunities for involvement in a wider range of projects if desired.

This role in an expanding team offers the opportunity for both career progression and wider professional development support. As a member of an enthusiastic and expanding team you will:

• Take responsibility for delivering technical wayfinding design work, such as product design. development, art working or preparing print-ready production files.
• Support your work with a strong narrative and design research.
• Assist in the preparation of bids and marketing materials.
• Pro-actively develop skills both on the job and from formal training.
• Be able to exercise sound judgements, sometimes whilst under pressure of project deadlines, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Work effectively within a team or individually with minimal supervision.
• Have good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Adopt best practice and adhere to the AtkinsRéalis quality processes in technical delivery on projects.
• Have enthusiasm to develop your career and progress as a design consultant.

What you can bring

Essential

• Degree in Graphic Design, Information Design or other related subject.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Design Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong creative flair and passion for environmental graphics, design and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on larger projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Practical experience delivering wayfinding design and strategy tasks for clients.
• Knowledge of signage and product design development.
• Graphic / information design experience within transport planning, architecture or urban design related sectors.
• Coordinating and carrying out graphic design packages to a print/production-ready standard.
• Appreciation and delivery of pedestrian movement and information strategies in building and urban realm environments.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio of their design experience as part of their application.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies.

As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Meeting your needs

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis.

More about us

AtkinsRéalis, is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Training

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional information

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.