Graphic Design Trainee - 4 Day Week + Remote

Ever wondered how it would be to revolutionise one of the least digitised industries in the market, alongside a growing and switched-on team? Read on! 

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We are Shape.Construction! 

We are digitising the largest and most fundamental industry in the world, the industry that literally builds the foundations of the civilisation we all depend on to spare us from a brutal hunter-gatherer life: CONSTRUCTION 

It is one of the least digitised industries in the world but also the largest – 1 in 9 people globally work in the construction industry and it constitutes 11% of global GDP. 

Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. (Watch our short film about it). 

We got our start as a high-end construction project management consultancy. As a consultancy, we are focused on genuinely upgrading the way construction projects are delivered. We then take the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop construction management software products that anyone can use to deliver their projects better.  

We are building a full suite of products one module at a time – kind of like office 365 but for construction management. (Check out Shape, our construction management tech and watch this video about what we are doing) 

The core of all this is our true secret sauce; people. We only recruit the very best both in capability and personality. We are deeply focused on designing a new type of organisation that is optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. People that join us develop fast as a whole person in ways they never imagined. (Read more about our vision and mission). 

This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 200 today (including consultancy) and we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isn’t just some “job”, it is a transformative educational experience. We challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life. 

Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life: 

- Connects us with meaningful relationships 

- Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans 

- Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures 

4 core values for a good life 

We believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact. Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness and build civilisation. This philosophy goes much deeper and you can see more on our website. 

We are achieving this vision through the following two missions:  

1. To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation 

2. To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society 

Laminar Projects is proud to be recognized as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property™ for 2024! Join a team where learning, collaboration, and growth are at the core of everything we do, and where solving big challenges is part of the fun.

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The Role 

We are currently looking for a Graphic Design Trainee to join our product marketing team and help support Shape's visual identity, branding, content, and advertising needs.

Purpose of the role 

As a Graphic Design Trainee, you'll play an important role in supporting Shape's product marketing team by creating visually compelling designs that elevate our brand. Working closely with the team's Senior Design Specialist, you'll help craft engaging visuals, design assets, and content that resonate with our audience and align with strategic objectives.

You'll contribute to scaling marketing's design arm by producing high-quality work, gathering feedback from the rest of the team, and refining creative approaches. You will ensure that design effectively communicate Shape's messaging while maintaining brand consistency across platforms.

Team 

The Growth Team comprises of marketing, product marketing and video teams. Together we tell Shape's story to the world and ensure we are in the best possible position to continue forming long-lasting relationships with new customers.

Your top 3 objectives 

1. Work closely with the Senior Design Specialist and marketing team to conceptualise and execute design solutions that support Shape's promotional initiatives, enhance brand presence, and drive audience engagement.

2. Design and deliver high-quality graphics, illustrations, and layouts for digital and print applications, ensuring all creative outputs align with brand guidelines, and marketing objectives.

3. Streamline design workflows by improving project organisation and communication with other teams and contributing to the continuous improvement of the marketing team's design functions to meet evolving project demands.

Your top 5 responsibilities 

1. Design Marketing Assets: Create a wide range of visual materials, including social media graphics, website graphics, digital ads, and other visual content, to support product marketing and lead efforts.

2. Brand Consistency: Ensure all creative deliverables adhere to the brand's visual identity, maintaining consistency across all touchpoints to build a strong and recognizable brand presence.

3. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with the marketing team and other teams within Shape to develop visual content that aligns with product marketing goals and resonates with target audiences.

4. Iterate based on Info/Feedback: Use performance information and feedback to refine designs and enhance their effectiveness.

5. Manage Design Files and Workflow Documentation: Maintain an organised system for graphic design files and document workflow processes, ensuring seamless collaboration and easy access for the team.

Your Capabilities 

You have worked in a similar role and have adequate knowledge of design conceptualisation and visual communication. You have extensively used tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud in crafting your designs. You are a clear communicator and are comfortable working with both front-line staff and senior management to understand what they need.

As a candidate, you should have: 

- Creativity: The ability to think about and develop visually compelling designs that capture the brand's message while engaging with target audience.

- Mastery: Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud tools, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, to product high-quality designs efficiently.

- Attention to Detail: A discerning eye that can ensure consistency when working on projects, to deliver polished and professional work.

- Willingness to Learn and Grow: A strong eagerness to expand design skills, learn new tools and techniques, and adapt to evolving design trends.

Nice to Have (If you don’t have it now you will after joining) 

- Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to effectively work with team members and cross-functional teams.

- Knowledge of Webflow & Figma: Familiarity with Webflow for building and maintaining Shape's marketing website, and in Figma for working with assets from the product team in creating our marketing collaterals.

- Organisation: The ability to keep design files, work updates, and workflows organized and easily accessible. This includes maintaining a well-structured file system, tracking project progress, and ensuring clear documentation of processes, which helps streamline collaboration and keeps design team on track.

- Adaptability: The ability to ensure the designer can handle multiple tasks and evolving project requirements while maintaining high-quality output.

Shape isn’t the place for you if any of the following is true: 

- You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge 

- You like to be the smartest person in the room 

- You don’t like continuously receiving honest candid feedback 

- You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team 

At Shape we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique expertise towards our collective success, so if you don't think you meet all the criteria but still are excited about this role we encourage you to apply anyways!

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Salary and Benefits 

Standard Stuff 

- Competitive salary dependent on location and capability  

- Paid Annual Leave 20 days + statutory Bank Holidays 

- In-House Coaching Sessions 

- Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members. 

The Life-Changing Stuff 

- 4 Day Weeks: That’s right, 4 day weeks 

- Flexibility: Getting things done is what really matters, not what time of day you do it. That means you don’t have to ask permission for things like picking up your kids or going to the doctor, just keep your team in the loop if you think they will be affected.

- Grow your whole self: Our leaders are more like coaches and one of our main objectives is to give 5 years’ worth of learning and development for every 1 year with us. You have a coach, mentor, well-being therapist and a development-orientated environment: That’s literally what our vision is all about and the primary reason Shape exists 

- Be surrounded by the best: We only hire and retain the very best people. You might be used to being the smartest in the room but that won’t be the case in Shape. You will be surrounded by people you can learn from. We are 100% meritocratic so fast progression is the norm. You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in! With Shape, development is unbounded

- Long-term impact: We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us 

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Application 

We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining:

- Why do you want to join us?   

- If you joined, where do you think you could make the most impact and how? 

We aren't a giant faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team so all applications will be read thoroughly by our key leaders. 

In terms of application, we usually start with an intro call to tell you what we are all about in a casual conversation. That helps you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself.