Junior Designer 2D (Portland Design)

The Junior Designer (2D) will work closely with teams, supporting the provision of research, design and delivery of strategies for making exciting neighbourhoods.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Support lead designer for a broad range of projects including branding, print communication, digital and environmental branding.


• Creation of digital design and assets for use on website and social media platforms.


• To maintain the high visual standard Portland sets and assist others in maintaining this standard.


• Creation of presentations to present strategy, ideas/executions for approval.


• Contribute to studio culture (how we think, work and play).


• Support lead designer in the creation of unique designs and suites of brand assets.


• Creation of digital design and assets for use on website and social media platforms.


• Resource/ time management, plus hands-on production of work.


• Ability to create original concepts from client brief / assist others in same.


• Produce concept work using hand sketches or computer software to a professional standard.


• Source reference material and carry out research to ensure that materials and products are fit for purpose.


• Produce mood boards and sample boards that communicate the concept clearly.


• Assemble presentations using a variety of digital and traditional media.

Requirements and skills:

• Good knowledge of the environmental graphic design process.


• Good knowledge of materials and production methods.


• Good knowledge of branding, print design and multi-media applications.


• Must possess design talent, creative energy.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment and must possess good interpersonal skills.


• Good teamwork.


• Confident and articulate communicator in meetings.


• Good organisational & presentation skills.


• Decision-making autonomy and ability to work remotely.


• Being proactive and responsible in attitude.


• User focused and passionate about delivering meaningful enhancement to the end user.


• Happy to travel and take ultimate and overarching ownership and responsibility for a project.

Proficiency with the following software:

• Adobe Suite (InDesign: Necessary) 


• SketchUp and/or Rhino (Necessary) 


• Excel, Word and Powerpoint (Necessary)


• Enscape and/ or Twin Motion (Advantageous)


• Hand-drawing (Advantageous)

Perkins&Will / Portland Design are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment.

Any offer of employment with Perkins&Will / Portland Design will be conditional upon you having the right to work in the UK.