Your key responsibilities
- Conceptualize and formulate creative themes, layout designs, and presentation approach
- Develop and design innovative storyboards and layouts for client deliverables under all workstreams
- Quick understanding of complex technical concepts and translation into creative design proposition
- Lead and supervise a team of designers
- Provide direction on photo shoots and imagery
- In charge of putting the documents together ensuring consistency and quality
- Full mastery of design software to constantly propose innovative and creative themes/layouts
- Constant evaluation of new design technology solutions
- Oversee project management and ensure use of best practice materials in tender process
- Monitor the progress of all pursuit activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
- Organize and coach for oral presentation (Rehearsal coaching, script writing)
- Incorporate the orals plan into the project plan (logistics, attendees, rehearsals, leadership panels)
- Assist with any material required for the value proposition session
- Refine EY credentials (firm profile, sector research etc.) under direction from PS
- Support the development and facilitation of any team building sessions
- Review final pursuit collateral for quality, format, and content for adherence to the firm's brand standards
Skills and attributes for success
- Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud applications and MS office (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)
- Good business acumen
- Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management
- Excellent mother-tongue standard English as the role requires direct communication with international team members and clients.
- Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
- Excellent communications skills (verbal, written and listening)
- Good critical thinking
- Good project management, coordination, and negotiation skills
- Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft suite and Internet-based research
- Prior experience in pursuits/pre-sales/bid management, project management
- Experience with SharePoint is desirable
- Able to build collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- Bachelor's degree or college diploma (preferably in Graphic Design or related discipline)*
- 4 - 8 years of Pursuit design/Communications/Pursuits experience
- Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
- Ability to work independently
- Strong sales and creativity acumen
- Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong visual design and strategic thinking capability
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Skills in Mural, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and any other digital collaboration solutions are an asset
- Experience in bid management
- Experience in a large Global organization
- Technologies and Tools
- MS Office - PowerPoint/Word/Excel
- Adobe Creative Cloud applications
What we look for:
- A professional, confident, and enthusiastic team player with a flexible can-do attitude
- An individual with strong interpersonal skills - confidence, maturity, and ability to build strong client relationships
- A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with others
What we offer
EY GDS is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to creative consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
- 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.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.