Junior Designer

Junior Designer

We are looking for a talented, collaborative and motivated Junior Designer to join our Portland Design team on an initial 12-month Fixed-Term contract.

As a Junior Designer, you will play a key role in crafting visually stunning and interactive content that enhances brand engagement and the customer journeys. You'll collaborate with our diverse team that consists of strategists, branding consultants, graphic and interior designers, architects and signage & wayfinding specialists to create brand experiences and places that people will love. Our reach is international – allowing you the opportunity to work across a number of exciting local, national global projects at varying scales.

This role will give you the confidence to develop yourself as a designer and give you hands-on experience when it comes to helping us combine design, problem-solving, and the understanding of human behaviour to really ensure a positive and seamless user experience. As part of Portland Design, you will receive support, guidance and mentorship from our team who can help to develop you as a design professional throughout your time with us.

Overall responsibilities will include (but aren't limited to):

• Design and produce multimedia content including graphics, animations, videos, and interactive presentations that can be utilised across the Portland Design team.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary design team to deliver creative solutions aligned with the project strategy and design drivers.
• Develop engaging assets for clients and internal communication assets such as presentations, websites, social media, and digital experiences.
• Edit and optimise video and audio content for various media platforms.
• Ensure all designs are consistent, accessible, and optimised for performance.
• Stay ahead of trends in customer experience design, digital signage, and interactive media.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure designs align with brand guidelines and spatial concepts.
• Collaborate with strategists and designers to create intuitive interfaces for digital touchpoints.
• Develop motion graphics, animations, and video content to support brand storytelling and brand activations.
• Utilising strong visual and illustrative skills, coupled with animation ability to continue to support and strengthen team output.
• Provides assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and Living Design.
• Proactively asks questions and expresses a curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.

Critical baseline skills, abilities and certifications:

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Strong skills in motion graphics and video editing.
• Strong time management and organisational ability.
• Ability to visualise concepts within physical spaces and adapt designs for large-scale displays.
• Familiarity with digital signage systems and retail technology platforms [preferred].

Software skills:

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) [required].
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and interactive design [required].
• Experience with 3D visualization or AR/VR content creation [preferred].
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS for interactive media [preferred].

Education Requirement:

• Degree in Multimedia Design, Digital Media, or related field.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our multidisciplinary team who are shaping the future of customer experiences, then please apply via this job posting today, or reach out via the email below. We are actively reviewing applications and are keen to start interviewing candidates at the start of January 2026. If you have any questions about this position, or want to apply, then please reach out to London.Recruitment@perkinswill.com

Please note, if you happen to require any further assistance or need us to make any adjustments for you during this process, then please let us know via this email above quoting Applicant Accessibility in the email title. Please be sure to include a detailed description of the requested accommodation, your name, and preferred method of contact. This way, our team can ensure to put added measures in place to support you during the application and interview process.

Perkins&Will and 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.