Design - Assistant Manager - Government & Public Services (GPS) – Pursuit Center of Excellence (PCOE)
Experience: 7+ years
Location: Hyderabad
Job Description:
This experienced and design professional will provide leadership in the development, design, and coordination of client proposals, presentations and related business development design projects and materials. They will be responsible for managing the daily activities of the internal graphic designers and the coordination of proposals/presentations in addition to their own design projects. This position requires advanced experience in multiple software packages and the ability to produce large volumes of work consistently and accurately. They will also be responsible for complying with firm branding guidelines, departmental procedures and standards, internal client preferences and instructions, and mandatory solicitation requirements. The Designer must routinely address shifting priorities, stringent deadlines, last minute requirements to accomplish tasks within non-negotiable client deadlines. The Designer is accountable for undertaking prescribed and independent training, on-the-job learning assignments, and other opportunities to ensure growth and advancement in Graphic Design and their team’s development. If you are an experienced graphic designer and have an interest in leading the development of impactful graphics for proposal opportunities, Deloitte’s Government and Public Services (GPS) Pursuit Center of Excellence (PCOE) team is the place for you!
Work you’ll do
As a Designer on our team you will:
· Report to Manager as part of the PCOE Design Team
· Conceive of, design, and produce a full range of high-impact print and digital collateral to enhance readability, draw the reader into the content and distinguish the Deloitte US Firms in the marketplace.
· Materials include but not limited to: infographics, presentations, proposals, etc. in print and digital formats
- Art direction and strategic advisor on overarching design themes using design building blocks: cover, callouts, iconography, infographics, photography, language
- Work directly with PPMD team to develop a presentation theme that visually communicates win themes and key messages
- Strategically interface and brainstorm with senior PPMDs regarding the visual display of information; ability to grasp the substance of business issues being communicated and then re-articulate visual options that enhance/clarify audience understanding
o Ensure all artistic elements of the proposal/presentation adhere to the theme and deliver Deloitte Differentiators consistently across all deliverables
- Develop presentation and template themes, ensuring a creative yet consistent look and feel that enhances readability, draws in the reader, and adheres to and supports the Deloitte brand, visual identity, legal guidelines, and messaging; ensure brand and visual identity compliance as needed
- Manage design process
- Conceptualize and strategize on key graphics
- Create and update graphics
- Adjudicate/mitigate conflicts in design content
o Ensure accuracy and currency of published graphics, QA all graphics
- Ensure accuracy and currency of published graphics, coordinates with US India, QA all graphics
- Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and express ideas orally and in writing; demonstrate listening and decision-making skills
- Manage document formatting using Macro-enabled templates
- Ensures that proposals adhere to RFP specifications
- Interact directly with account staff, including executives
- Coach and Mentor to Studio Designers as needed
· Participate in initiatives for design and/or pursuit projects not related to RFP Responses
Qualifications
Required
· Have approximately 7-10 years of relevant work experience, creative design/visual communication design in Marketing/Marketing Communication design space
- Graduate/Post-Graduate, preferably in Fine Arts/Visual Communication, or equivalent degree in Media/Communication or Bachelor’s degree or related experience with preferred concentration in Marketing, Communications, Art, Business or comparable work experience
· Proven skills & educational training in typography, layout, composition, color theory & information design
· Speed and agility; ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, developing creative design within tight deadlines
· Experience working with teams in a professional services or large matrixed organization
· Comfortable embedding with client service teams in ‘war room’ environments to develop and design materials in real-time
· Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and synthesize direction from many individuals
Preferred:
· Training in formal capture/proposal methodologies
· Industry-wide best practices in proposal management
· Project management
Tools:
· MS PowerPoint
· MS Word
· MS Excel
· Adobe Creative Suite
· Adobe PDF
· SharePoint
· MS Project
· MS Visio
The team
The Government and Public Services (GPS) team provides research solutions in support of market positioning and business acquisition activities to maximize Deloitte’s revenue, relationships, and reputation in the Government marketplace. The team works in collaboration with the US stakeholders and account teams to deliver high quality and best-in-class proposals to end clients to leverage Deloitte’s brand while delivering outstanding service. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Our professionals work with a strong sense of camaraderie towards collective success, creative brainstorming to deliver value, and commitment to excellence.
How you’ll grow
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.
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