Designer

Salary: £53,988 per annum(including 10% shift allowance), plus company benefits

Location: Leeds, LS10 1AB

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 3pm until 11pm with 1 hours unpaid lunch break

Work model: Hybrid

Williams Lea seeks a Designer to join our team!

Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide, who provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.

Purpose of role 

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Designer to join our team, based at our Onshore Delivery Centre in Leeds, supporting our client — a key global law firm.

In this senior role, you will work predominantly in Microsoft PowerPoint, creating high-impact, visually engaging presentations that communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. You will be comfortable designing directly within PowerPoint, leveraging advanced features including custom animations, transitions, and multimedia integration to deliver polished, professional presentations.

In addition to expert-level PowerPoint skills, you will also use the Adobe Creative Suite — particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator — to develop supporting visual assets. Projects may include pitch decks, proposals, high-level business presentations, infographics, marketing collateral, and other branded content.

This is a fast-paced environment that requires strong attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to interpret complex client briefs and brand guidelines accurately. You will bring a ‘can-do’ attitude, contribute creative ideas proactively, and ensure all work meets the highest quality standards.

  

Key responsibilities 

Advise clients on best practices for presentation design, layout, branding, animation, and timelines to ensure impactful, polished deliverablesDesign and deliver engaging, high-level presentations in PowerPoint, applying advanced design and animation techniquesDevelop supporting visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite tools as neededPrepare and adapt visual assets through art working tasks such as photo editing and image optimisation to enhance presentationsManage multiple presentation projects at once, balancing shifting priorities while meeting tight deadlines and client expectationsEnsure all presentations and supporting assets strictly adhere to brand guidelines, legal requirements, and relevant industry standardsCollaborate closely with clients and your creative team, contributing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to presentation storytelling and visual communicationDeliver a seamless, high-quality service that exceeds client briefs and ensures all presentations are compelling, on-brand, and audience-readyBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor for presentation best practices and helping to grow opportunities through excellent service deliveryPerform detailed quality checks on all presentations and assets to maintain accuracy, consistency, and the highest design standards within brand guidelines

Personal attributes

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Design or a related fieldAdditional language skills;Essential: French and/or GermanDesirable: Mandarin and/ or Arabic Proven experience in a senior-level presentation design or graphic design role within a fast-paced, client-focused environmentExpert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with advanced skills in layout design, animations, transitions, and multimedia integrationProficient in other Microsoft Office applications beyond PowerPoint Knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorExcellent typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills with a strong eye for detail.Experience creating and editing interactive PDFs Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple projects effectively while meeting tight deadlinesAble to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems proactivelyStrong verbal and written communication skills to liaise confidently with clients and colleaguesHigh level of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail in all work produced

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays(pro-rata for part time roles)Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers – including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV’s, laptops and computers or household appliances.Life AssurancePrivate Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceHealth AssessmentsCycle-to-work schemeDiscounted gym membershipsReferral Scheme

You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!

Equality and Diversity

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a “protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us at careersatWL@williamslea.com(we do not accept applications to this email address).

View our Privacy Notice https://www.williamslea.com/privacy-statement