Proposal Illustrator

About Willis Towers Watson:?

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.

?We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance.

?Together, we unlock potential.

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About the Team:?

The Proposal Support Centre of Excellence (CoE) empowers growth by transforming ideas into impactful proposals—delivered with precision, creativity, and purpose.

Established in 2020 with a single team member, the ?Centre of Excellence initially supported the Great Britain region by providing foundational assistance across Request for Proposal, proposals, and questionnaires.

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About the Role:?

This role focuses on supporting the Natural Resources Bid Team based in the United Kingdom by producing high-quality responses for large and complex bids. Deliverables may include written reports, presentations, and other visual or digital media as required.

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?Roles and Responsibilities

• Create high-impact diagrams, illustrations, and infographics for competitive proposals and presentations, in collaboration with the Senior Desktop Publishing Specialist based in the United Kingdom.
• Work as an integral member of the bid and proposal team to ensure all client-facing and new business documentation meets the highest standards of visual quality and professionalism.
• Design and produce proposal graphics for both electronic and printed materials.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of professional print production requirements and effectively liaise with print vendors to communicate client specifications.
• Convert written, numerical, and existing content into clear, engaging, and visually compelling formats.
• Use Microsoft Office applications at an advanced level and Adobe design software to create materials suitable for tender documents, proposals, presentations, and other required media.
• Ensure all visual elements align with Willis Towers Watson brand values and proposal deliverables.
• Apply animations and advanced design techniques to create engaging and impactful presentations where appropriate.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Develop and maintain a library of standardized presentation templates for efficient reuse by colleagues.
• Promote collaboration within the team and actively share best practices to continuously improve design processes.
• Adhere strictly to corporate brand guidelines in all design outputs.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to help colleagues enhance their design capabilities.
• Effectively prioritize workloads and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

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Skills:

• Strong visual design and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate verbal or written briefs into high-quality Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, including expertise in complex animations, charts, and graphical elements.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign is desirable.
• Demonstrated creativity and the ability to generate innovative design concepts beyond conventional approaches.
• Expertise in creating clear and visually appealing tables, diagrams, charts, icons, and presentation templates within Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Openness to creative direction and constructive design feedback, with a consistently positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication skills, essential for understanding requirements and collaborating across teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure precision, consistency, and quality in all design outputs.
• A minimum of four to five years of professional graphic design experience, including at least one to two years supporting a bid or proposal management team as a dedicated graphic designer.

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Knowledge

• Minimum 4-5 years of graphic design experience with minimum 1-2 years as part of bid/proposal management team as a dedicated/assigned graphic designer.

• Certified graphic designer (must have)

• MS PowerPoint

• MS Word

• Other design qualifications welcomed but not essential

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree or sufficient local level qualifications to support suitability for the role

• Any certification into Graphic Designing will be a plus

• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, with a focus on bid-related materials.

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The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
• Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team
• Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

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We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent locally recognized qualification relevant to the role.?

• Formal certification in Graphic Design will be considered an advantage.?

• A strong professional portfolio demonstrating a range of design work, with particular emphasis on bid and proposal-related materials.

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The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
• Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team
• Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

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We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email?candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com.

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