Senior Planner

BRAND: Turner Duckworth
Job Function: Strategy
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Since 1992, Turner Duckworth has created unmistakable visual identities for the world's greatest brands. Its three studios in London, New York and San Francisco work collaboratively together to craft distinctive assets and visual systems that ensure brands stand out and remain top of mind across media and culture. Their work has won most major industry awards, including the D&AD Collaboration award, the Cannes Grand Prix for Design and their work for Coca-Cola was inducted into the Clio Hall of Fame.

Our Commitment
Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Turner Duckworth. We're committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group - whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn't just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Overview

OVERALL

Has a thorough understanding of the role of design systems/assets/importance of a VIS (And Beyond)

Is able to collaborate in teams, balancing a strong point of view and knowledge with an appreciation for others'roles and responsibilities to best benefit the team and the work

Is recognised by the client as an expert in the relevant category, consumer and culture that they are discussing, and has the confidence and language to present brand and design strategy and research with clients at the most senior level

Trusted by the team to create meaningful and inspiring strategy, which adds depth and value to the creative work,partnering with CDs in the design phases of projects, the Senior Strategist ensures the strategic integrity is maintained.

Impeccable presentation skills - fluid, well-paced, engaging - combines gravitas with likeability and approachability

Works closely with SL T and Directors to assist on new business development, gathering insights and identifying strategic and creative opportunities for in new business presentations

Has an appreciation for design, branding and materiality, can draw from a broad range of stimulus and inspiration to deliver a point of view

Responsibilities

STRATEGY PRODUCT

Leads the Strategy for designated clients, to ensure that all Strategic work delivers to the highest standard for our clients, sets us up for success in design, and helps us to achieve our business objectives

Writes thoughtful, design literate and inspiring presentations, briefs and decks, including stand alone strategic documents, creative briefs, and up front strategy for design presentations. Understands how to structure a presentation and deliver it with confidence.

Is confident to have strategic conversations with senior clients that display the breadth of their knowledge of categories, consumers and the market, and becomes the trusted voice of the brand in the design process

Is knowledgeable about latest marketing trends and thinking as well as the foundational principles of Brand and Design Strategy, understanding how they differ from advertising, and the different ways to approach these disciplines

In partnership with the global CCO and London's Head of Planning, help identify opportunities and gaps in our Strategic offer, and work to build our offer to fill them

Has a fantastic mind for detail and is able to take complex concepts and make them simple, with a focus on 'useful' strategy in the service of Creativity

Has a deep understanding of the different research methodologies, tools and techniques, how to use them and what to recommend. Can work closely with a research partner or a client's insights team

Has a capacity to identify potential strategic challenges with a client or project and offer appropriate solutions to

guide us through

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Qualifications

TEAM AND TD

Works with Client Services and Creatives teams to help build their understanding of Strategy and the role it plays

Supports Creatives to build compelling arguments and well structured presentations

Inputs into the writing of awards submissions and case studies to tell a compelling story

Develops articles and points of view for promotion, marketing and social media to broaden the reach of Turner Duckworth

Is engaged in New Business presentations when required, developing a clear point of view to build depth to our pitches and new business presentations

Additional information

Turner Duckworth has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub - "The Pregnant Man"

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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