Bid Creative Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and innovative senior graphic design professional to join our regional creative team primarily creating well-designed fully compliant bid materials that not only meet all specification requirements but also deliver a distinctive compelling visual identity to set us apart from competitors.

This role specialises on the end-to-end delivery of bid/proposal design; from client kick-off meetings creative concept generation proposal identity design presentations project management and including information design problem solving and creation of proposal templates.

The position requires establishing strong working relationships with cross-functional proposal teams including bid managers technical specialists and partners in joint venture teams (combined AECOM and partner organisations). Key to this will be the ability to collaborate engage and lead client meetings and workshops towards strategic objectives with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking visual storytelling and brand consistency with a passion for creating persuasive compelling client-focused materials under tight deadlines with the aim of actively contributing to the overall proposal win rate and success KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead design for major pursuits: Develop and execute creative concepts for high-value bids and proposals ensuring alignment with client expectations and AECOM brand guidelines.

Collaborate across teams: Work closely with pursuit teams marketing and technical teams to translate complex content into visually engaging materials.

Stakeholder management: Strong stakeholder management and influencing skillsactively engaging in pursuit meetings to listen contribute and challenge through creative problem solving while ensuring brand integrity and consistency particularly in joint venture bids.

Brand stewardship: Maintain global brand integrity while adapting designs for regional and cultural nuances.

Creative innovation: Introduce fresh design approaches and storytelling techniques to differentiate our proposals in competitive markets and persuade our audience of our suitability for partnership.

Quality assurance: Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of design accuracy and compliance with bid requirements.

Manage Team Members: Directly manage the workload of two junior bid/presentation designers with the team working on bids and related creative assets. Some management of related graphic design collateral such as brochures may also be required.

Project management:

Manage multiple pursuits simultaneously prioritising tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
Able to work flexibly on occasion to meet critical deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
Collaborate with the wider creative function whether leading a project or collaborating with other designers as a team.

Qualifications :

Degree (equivalent qualification or significant professional experience will be considered) in Graphic Design Visual Communication or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior design role ideally within a global or large-scale consultancy environment.

Skills & Experience

Design expertise: Advanced proficiency in MS apps including PowerPoint Word and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) and presentation tools (PowerPoint) familiar with digital workspaces such as Miro and Mural.

Bid/Proposal experience: Proven track record in designing for proposal/bid design preferably in a global consultancy or professional services environment.

Strategic thinking: Ability to understand client drivers and tailor design solutions accordingly.

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across regions.

Attention to detail: Exceptional eye for layout typography and visual hierarchy.

Time management: Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver outstanding work within tight timelines.

Additional Information :

Location: UK location (must be prepared to work on-site at co-located bid locations)

Reports to: Creative Lead Europe and India
Department: Marketing and Communications Europe and India

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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