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Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft. Who are we looking for? We are currently seeking a Senior Designer to join our talented team. This is a hybrid role based in our Birmingham studio to work primarily on packaging design for one of the world’s leading toy manufacturers. The packaging needs to inspire the shopper’s imagination to build and play, so we are looking for someone who is a strong storyteller who can create compelling concepts. You will know how to autonomously challenge a brief and produce exceptional work, maintaining the brand experience across concepts and channels. Guide others against the brief, leading Middleweight and Junior team members; ensuring our creative thinking goes deeper, our execution become more powerfully consistent, and presenting with clear rationale to clients. This role represents an outstanding opportunity to join a talented team in an agency that is growing, and enjoy a first class culture where you will have the opportunity to work on a globally recognised brand, whilst also having the opportunity to develop your career within a global, market leading agency. What you'll do: • Create packaging designs that tell a convincing story on shelf to inspire the shoppers imagination, • Act as a deputy for the Design Directors, guiding others to strengthen their work, deepen their creativity, challenge the brief more thoroughly, approving in their absence, • Consult with Client Service to understand the client need, adding insight and richness to the design brief. Advise on resource and timings when needed, • Actively help others stay on track, being a support for their creativity, managing expectations and risk when things change, • Produce creative that challenges and moves beyond the brief, is embedded in the insight and is activated with powerful consistency, • Present with confidence and clarity and objectivity, enabling debate, taking on board the views of others and positively giving feedback to drive improvement, • Champion and following our file set up, file naming and server filing procedures What you'll have: • 4-8 years experience within a Brand/Packaging Design agency in Design roles, • Engaging & strong story telling skills, • Emerging client presentation skills, discussing, defending design, • Understanding of strategic, creative and commercial aspect of brands and the world they inhabit, • Experience in art directing as you’ll be working closely with the CGI team, • A degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration or related field, • Excellence in Adobe CC, (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Keynote, 3D Experience (Maya etc.) but also understand the power of a sketch What we offer: You will enjoy a base salary, along with the other benefits of working for Marks including: • 25 days annual leave, • Pension, • Healthcare scheme, • Life insurance About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: Propelis: Marks: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team

Role: Transport Planner\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n\nSalary: £32-£39k (DOE)\n\nRef: MAR1176\n\nHere is an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join a company in their Birmingham office.\n\nThey have a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities and expert advice. Working as part of their national division, you will be exposed to a wide variety of project work and practice.\n\nThe Transport Planner Role Will Include:\nAs a Transport Planner, you will be providing transport inputs relating to clients’ development proposals and will work towards solutions which are acceptable to all stakeholders.\n\nThe role will primarily involve working as part of the Travel Plan implementation team, supporting the development and implementation of Travel Plans for a wide variety of developments across the UK. Working as part of a team, you will assist in the delivery of measures to support sustainable travel, and the production of communication materials to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of Travel Plans, including coordinating and analysing travel surveys.\n\nSkills:\nThere will also be opportunity for you to work as part of the highly motivated development planning team, where you will encounter a diverse range of projects, which will enhance and develop your skills in:\n• Providing planning-stage support for a variety of development schemes.\n• Support the preparation of technical assessment documents and reports for planning submissions, including the Travel Plans and Transport Assessments / Transport Statements.\n• Support the technical assessments of junction performance using a range of industry-standard traffic modelling software\n• Pedestrian and cycle route design\n• General arrangement design work for new junctions and accesses onto the road network\n• Accompanying senior staff to project meetings and on-site visits\n• Providing support for planning Appeals/Public Inquiries etc\n• Client liaison\n\nThe attributes they expect you to bring to the role and company:\n\nDesirable And Part Of The Role:\n• Experience of data analysis, interpretation and presentation, in particular using Excel\n• Experience in survey development through SurveyMonkey, Google Forms or similar.\n• Adobe Creative Cloud Packages including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.\n• Experience in website management / design through Wordpress, Squarespace or similar.\n• Traffic modelling experience (trip generation and distribution methodologies, junction modelling etc); experience of Transport Assessments / Statements and Travel Plans. CAD design skills (particularly in relation to junction or car park design) are beneficial but not essential\n• Degree qualified in a relevant subject (Preferably with an MSc in Transport Planning but other related degree disciplines include Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning and Maths – although this is not an exclusive list)\n\nWhat They Can Offer You:\n• Inspiring and supportive colleagues\n• Reward for progression and hard work\n• An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills\n• Competitive starting salary\n• Excellent health benefits 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!\n• An earlier finish on Friday\n• An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday)\n• A huge range of flexible benefits, including climate perks and an EV car leasing scheme\n\nWhat to do next:\n\nIf you are interested in this Transport Planner position in Birmingham, then please click on the link to apply.\n\nIf you are interested in hearing about any other opportunities within Transport Planning, Highways Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Drainage Engineering, or Flood Risk Engineering, then please contact Martin on (phone number removed) for further information on the roles available

Central Employment are working with an expanding Performance Marketing and Creative Agency in Newcastle, as they look to recruit a Mid-Senior Designer. • Hybrid working, 3 days in the office (Newcastle), 2 days from home - after probation As a Designer specialising in multimedia, you'll have the opportunity to lead the charge in shaping the visual identity of my clients creative portfolio, from renowned brands to emerging challenger brands across the UK. Key duties of Mid-Senior Designer: • Lead the development and evolution of brand identities for our clients, ensuring consistency, authenticity, and resonance across all touchpoints., • Conceptualise and design intuitive, user-centric digital experiences that drive engagement, conversions, and brand loyalty., • Provide strategic creative direction to cross-functional teams, guiding projects from concept to execution while maintaining a high standard of quality and innovation., • You have a solid portfolio showcasing your expertise in digital, motion design, and creative direction, with 3 years' experience in a similar role., • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, or other relevant design tools., • Strong UX/UI focus both in a working and portfolio capacity, • Experience with motion graphics and video editing, • You possess a keen understanding of brand positioning, consumer behaviour, and digital marketing principles, allowing you to design with purpose and impact., • You thrive in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into reality. JBRP1_UKTJ

At Neptune, we believe the spaces we create should feel as considered as the homes they inspire. Calm, welcoming and beautifully balanced - every detail matters. We are now looking for a Store Designer to join our team, helping us shape retail spaces that bring the Neptune way of living to life. This is a hands-on collaborative role for an Interior Design or Interior Architecture graduate, with previous experience in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel and Word and a strong technical expertise including M&E coordination and construction details. You'll be someone who loves thoughtful design, enjoys seeing ideas become reality, and understand how space influences how people feel. You'll primary role will be to design new Neptune Stores and seasonally update the exiting store network in line the latest seasonal aesthetic. Working closely with colleagues across Design, Merchandising and Visual Merchandising, you'll help every space feel unmistakably Neptune from first sketch to final detail, ensuring commercial performance, brand consistency and technical excellence. This role involves regular travel to UK stores, with some overnight stays. Occasional international travel may also be required, depending on project needs. Responsibilities include: • Taking ownership of the end-to-end design and delivery of Neptune spaces, shaping beautiful and considered environments across our UK, international, franchise and wholesale stores., • Leading the design journey for each space, from the first concept through to completion, ensuring every store reflects our brand guidelines while embracing the spirit of each season., • Creating detailed design plans and specifications that guide the entire build process - from early structural and technical planning through to the final wall finishes, furniture placement and accessory styling., • Working closely with our Merchandising team to understand store performance, thoughtfully refining layouts and design details to enhance both productivity and the customer experience., • Collaborating with our Visual Merchandising team to ensure design intent and in-store presentation work seamlessly together., • Bringing seasonal direction to life in store, developing designs that reflect the creative vision set by our Head of Store Design., • Visiting our stores regularly across the UK to see spaces first-hand and support projects, with occasional overnight stays and some international travel when required. We're looking for someone who has 3 years' experience in a similar role and someone who brings creativity and initiative to everything they do, with a natural ability to think beyond the expected and shape thoughtful, inspiring spaces. A genuine empathy for the Neptune brand is essential - an instinctive understanding of what makes our homes feel warm, timeless and beautifully considered. You'll be highly organised, with the drive and enthusiasm to see ideas through from concept to completion, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Clear and confident communication is equally important, whether you're speaking in person, on the phone or writing an email. Above all, you'll be comfortable managing your own priorities, responding to change with ease and staying focused in a fast-moving, creative environment. What Benefits we can offer you At Neptune we value our employees for always going above and beyond; we reward them by offering more than a competitive salary: • Generous Holiday Allowance, • Option to purchase additional annual leave, • Life Assurance, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Cycle to work scheme, • Generous new item and factory outlet discounts, • Discounted gym membership, • Perkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts Portal, • Your birthday day off, • Day off if you become a Grandparent, • A week of to celebrate a life event, • Refer a friend scheme, • Long service holiday allowance increase, • Training workshops We are a growing business that encourages people to grow with us. Neptune's goal is to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all of our employees have equal access to opportunities and everyone's voices are heard. Our Story Founded in 1996 by friends John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman, Neptune design and make pieces for your whole home. Recognised for their exacting standards, design-led aesthetic and expert craftsmanship, they're perhaps most known for kitchens - with heirloom-worthy dressers not far behind. Neptune's trademark 'look' is British: refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. They're also respected for their commitment to craft and quality. Put simply, they make things they're proud of, and that are designed to last a lifetime. JBRP1_UKTJ

One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a number of Automotive UX Engineers, Researchers, UI Designers and Animators, to help them develop unique and innovative vehicles. You will support delivery of user testing across digital in vehicle experiences, working across virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary design and research team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the UX Engineers, Researchers, Designers and Animator roles include: * Plan and execute UX testing activities across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes * Planning, running and analysing research * Work closely with designers and product teams to define research needs and translate findings into clear recommendation * Record and communicate findings from user studies * Contribute to the creation of benchmarking and user profile * Collaboration with software and design teams, acting as the go-between to realise the creative vision * Create models suitable for real-time animation and usage, as well as highly polished visuals renders for use in various applications * Act as the UI champion, promoting good design practices and educating where possible Qualifications and skills required for the UX Engineer / Research / Designer / Animator positions may include: * Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent industry experience * Skilled in conducting Automotive usability studies and user testing * Proficiency in common research tools * Knowledge of user-centred design and interaction * Experienced 3D artist with expert knowledge of 3D tools & Animation * Ability to convert design visions into working developed models * Previous experience as a games developer is desirable * Proficient in Figma & Adobe suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects * Experience working as a UI Designer with animation skills in After Effects * Background within automotive UX or human machine interaction * Passionate designer and animator with experience of bringing visuals to life * Understanding of Automotive UX constraints * Full UK driving licence PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship. If you are interested in applying for the UX / UI roles or require further information, please contact: Jacquie Linton (phone number removed) (url removed)

NEW VACANCY! (PK9201) STUDIO / PRE PRESS ARTWORKER - LABELS & PACKAGING WEST MIDLANDS Salary: Circa £25-29K (DOE) + Bonus up to 8% + 30 Days Holiday + Pension after 3 months Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm Our client is a growing and fast-paced label manufacturing company supplying high-quality printed labels across a wide range of industries. They pride themselves on precision, efficiency, and delivering excellent customer service. Now looking for a talented and detail-oriented Studio / Pre Press Artworker to join the team for an onsite role. You will be responsible for preparing artwork for digital production, ensuring all files are technically correct and ready for print. The position involves working closely with customers, production teams, and sales staff to ensure artwork meets client requirements while maintaining efficient production workflows. The ideal candidate will have digital printing experience with HP, Xeikon or Inkjet presses. Key Responsibilities: Preparing and amending artwork for print production Pre-flighting files and ensuring print readiness Setting up cutter guides, bleed, colour profiles, and separations Retouching images and adjusting artwork where required Liaising with customers regarding artwork queries and approvals Working closely with production and sales teams to ensure smooth workflow Maintaining organised digital filing systems Ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environmentRequirements Previous experience in a Studio / Pre Press Artworker role (print industry experience preferred) Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) or Hybrid Packz software would be highly beneficial Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Good understanding of print processes, colour management systems, and file setup Ability to manage multiple jobs and work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team