Pursuit Designer - Lebanon / Jordan

Job Summary:

The Pursuit Designer is primarily responsible for supporting Pursuits Teams for strategic pursuits by creating a pursuit’s visual strategy, along with the design and layout of all pursuit deliverables and client facing materials. This role will support Pursuits teams with content development (e.g. proposals, orals material, visual designs, apps, video, A/R, proposal, etc.) and program management support, as well as acting as liaison with interdependent groups including Knowledge etc. This role will be responsible for executing globally consistent strategy, methodologies and process as defined by the Global CoE Leadership.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Strategic Pursuit and Opportunity Management

• Devise innovative cover art, charts, graphs, and packaging methods which supports a pursuit’s theme and relates to the potential client’s business issues, culture, industry and market position.
• Create layouts within the EY Visual Identity to establishing strong typography and appropriate use of color, images and fonts, allowing for readability of type and logic of graphic illustrations.
• Attend and actively contribute to kick-off meetings, debriefs, and oral preparation meetings concerning the pursuit.
• Present design options and approaches to developing anticipated materials, that are cohesive, integrated and support the overall pursuit theme.
• Partner with pursuit teams to provide a full-service BD coverage model for strategic, high-end pursuits
• Drive design creativity and coach Partner and Pursuit teams to drive pursuit design innovation
• Serve as a key participant in pursuit strategy sessions where applicable

Strategic Client, Internal and External Communications

•  Be an expert of strategic messaging and leads conceptualization of all client-facing materials
•  Contribute to and helping drive the development of account, and opportunity “value-propositions”

Administration and Reporting

•  Maintain relationships with key interdependency groups: Knowledge, Sectors, Service Lines and BMC
•  Participate in internal and external networks

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Deliver better understanding of outcomes by cascading Win/loss review insights to account teams (including utilizing the ASQ/ESQ /client experience process in win/loss debriefs
• Deliver improvement of Pursuits process with emphasis on design factors, through extensive use of client (internal and external) feedback
• Ensure the effective use of approved design strategy, approaches and methods in all accounts and engagements; this will coaching Partners and teams is the correct usage

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Experience in supervising and leading teams as well as experience in conducting training sessions and updating pipeline reports

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strong experience in graphic design with exposure to brand marketing.
• Knowledge of EY’s products and services is helpful and will be essential upon assumption of the role.
• Ability to be agile in a high-paced environment and produce quality work in high-pressure situations.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Keep abreast of industry knowledge and trends to assess, identify and implement new technology and/or design innovation such as interactive presentations and digital content delivery. Maintain superior knowledge with graphics software tools, proficiency in firm’s standard operating software (MS Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel) and design software such as: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Acrobat Pro.
• Maintain capabilities for troubleshooting technical issues in graphic files for pre-press and printing—linking graphics, including fonts and creating color separations. Demonstrate executive presence establishes credibility quickly; commands attention and respect; demonstrates confidence and deals comfortably with clients and other stakeholders.

Other Requirements

• As the job involves responding to client’ needs and varying time zones, long hours re regularly required
• Moderate to frequent travel may be required
• Managing and ensuring smooth operations of the print room locally and support implementation in other countries in MENA

Job Requirements:

Education

• University/Bachelor/technical degree or equivalent work experience required (This should be modified per region to meet cultural education requirements as determined by recruiting)

Experience

• 4 to 5+ years of Graphic Design/Communications / Pursuits Strategy experience
• Familiarity with the workings of large Global organizations
• Strong understanding of Pursuit Activation or new business pitches
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

What we look for

We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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