Job Description

Main information

Closing date

07/11/2025

Term type

Permanent

Working hours

Monday - Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)

Reports to

Senior Brand and Design Manager

Team

Marketing & BD

Location

London

The Firm

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.


We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.


Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.


Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.


Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

Scope

We are looking for an ambitious Brand and Design Executive to join our dynamic and friendly Marketing Communications team. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the growing in-house design services at the firm. The day-to-day scope will be varied as it works across a wide range of exciting briefs, providing support to all areas of the business.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of the Farrer & Co brand guidelines to ensure and implement best practice. Respond to day-to-day requests / queries into the design team. Managing own workload to meet deadlines. Liaising with internal project managers and stakeholders on a day-to-day basis. Help with the creation and maintenance of various types of collateral, including but not limited to; brochures (both online and print), reports, PowerPoint presentations, pitch documentation, social media assets, event materials etc. Assist in maintaining image and asset libraries. Provide support to the Senior Brand and Design Manager on overarching plans and strategic reporting for design. Create digital graphics for our social media channels, website, and other online platforms. Be involved in supporting the visuals for internal communications campaigns and initiatives. Use personal experience and sources of inspiration to brainstorm and present creative concepts for both new and existing campaigns (Internal and external).

Skills and Experience

Qualified to a degree level in graphic design or similar field (or equivalent). Foundation of design principles, typography, colour use, and layout. Proficient in the Adobe Suite of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (Premier Pro and After Effects desirable). Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint. Experience in video editing is desirable. Experience in Canva and Foleon desirable. Experience working in a corporate / professional services professional firm is desirable

Person Specification

Creative and passionate about design. Confident, with good communication skills and a can-do approach to working with the wider team. Professional and calm under pressure. An analytical eye with attention to detail.

Special aspects

The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand. Farrer & Co operates an agile working framework under which members of the firm are expected to spend at least 40% of their working hours in the office. This is a minimum expectation: individuals may elect or be asked or expected to work more frequently in the office, depending on circumstance.


Farrer & Co is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.


We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible; if you require any adjustments during the interview or application process please let the recruitment team know.

Comments

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which includes a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.