Designer

Who we are

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for investors, companies, cities and governments to assess their impact and take urgent action to build a truly sustainable economy.

We must act urgently to prevent catastrophic climate change and the irreversible loss of nature and habitats. That starts by being aware of our impact so that investors, companies, cities and governments can make the right choices now.

Job purpose and background

Are you passionate about the importance of design in bringing a story to life? Do you enjoy transforming complex information into clear and compelling reports, marketing materials and infographics?

In this position within CDP’s newly-formed content studio, you will be responsible for creating impactful assets that help demonstrate the power and importance of CDP’s data and message, showcasing the CDP brand.

You will help develop the design function within CDP, collaborating as part of Marketing & Communications team and providing expert advise to colleagues across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high-quality visual material for different formats and channels that engages CDP’s audiences and drives action.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of CDP’s brand and visual identity, bringing it to life with creative assets for application across the channel mix.
• Translate briefs from Campaign Managers and other members of the M&C team into clear design objectives and requirements.
• Conceptualize visuals based on those requirements.
• Expertly balance multiple different briefs and priorities, scheduling projects and managing them to time and to budget, including the amends process.
• Achieve buy-in for creative concepts by preparing rough drafts and presenting ideas to a range of stakeholders.
• Develop illustrations, iconography and other designs using software or by hand.
• Work with colleagues, including the copywriter, videographer and social media team, to take a holistic approach to the development and implementation of creative ideas.
• Maintain a keen interest in design trends.

Required skills and experience

• Proven graphic design experience for digital and print.
• Understanding of brand implementation and development.
• Experience leading a design team or providing design consultation to stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data into a compelling visual narrative that reflects key messages.
• A strong portfolio of designs or other graphics.
• Expertise with design software (such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Experience of working in a global organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and nurture relationships both internally and externally, including complex multi-stakeholder relationships.

This is a full-time permanent role based at CDP’s London office reporting to the Associate Director, Content Studio and Brand Management.

Salary and benefits: £37,643 per annum, 30 days’ holiday, generous non-contributory pension provision, life assurance and others.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Before you apply:

We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicant’s privacy notice. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.

Please upload your CV in the application form along with a covering letter as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than two pages. The deadline is 9am BST Tuesday 3 September