Middleweight Graphic Designer
Job Summary
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability for the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision-making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest-growing engineering businesses.
At Rowden design is essential to how we communicate complex high-impact technology. We are looking for a Middleweight Graphic Designer to help shape clear confident visual communication that supports our mission-critical work.
You will play a key role in translating advanced engineering concepts into engaging and accessible design. Your work will support marketing bids internal communications and brand activity directly influencing how our capabilities are understood by customers partners and stakeholders.
This role offers the chance to apply your creativity in a purposeful environment within a fast-paced team at an important stage in Rowdens growth. We are actively investing in building an in-house design capability with strong support for design at leadership level. This is an opportunity to help shape how design is embedded across the organisation influence the Rowden brand and play a meaningful role in how we communicate our work as the company continues to scale.
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Key areas of responsibility
- Creating high-quality visual assets across digital and print channels.
- Applying and maintaining brand consistency across all communications.
- Designing marketing materials presentations bid graphics and internal content.
- Working closely with engineers marketers and leadership teams.
- Translating complex technical ideas into clear visual communication.
- Supporting campaigns events and product launches with creative assets.
- Managing multiple design tasks and priorities effectively.
- Preparing artwork for production with strong attention to detail.
- Contributing to the development of brand guidelines and templates.
Key skills experience and behaviours
- A strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design skills and creative thinking.
- At least three years experience in a design role either in-house or agency.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop.
- Experience using digital design tools such as Figma.
- A good understanding of branding and visual identity systems.
- Experience designing for both digital and print outputs.
- Confidence explaining design decisions to non-design stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong balance of technical skills and experience and the behavioural competencies that we believe are key to success in the role are as follows:
- A practical and curious designer motivated by solving problems visually and delivering work to a high standard.
- Strong attention to quality and consistency with pride taken in producing well-crafted design.
- Comfortable working with technical subject matter and keen to learn from colleagues with different skills and perspectives.
- Able to perform well under pressure while taking ownership and responsibility for outcomes.
- Strong organisation and time management.
- Clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Adaptability in a fast-moving environment.
- Commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
Working at Rowden
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Rowden designs and builds systems, infrastructure, and applications to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies. We are setting a new standard in government technology provision: hyper-efficient engineering, better customer relationsh ... View more