Designer - Foresight - 12 Month FTC

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup University is the firm’s centre of excellence and is responsible for our communities of experts and enthusiasts that enables members to develop our skills and capability to better meet the needs of our clients and drive continuous innovation across the firm. We are dedicated to expanding our knowledge, strengthening our collective capabilities, and accelerating our progress towards a sustainable future.

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The Opportunity

Arup’s Foresight team delivers thought leadership, insights, strategy, and innovation on the future of the built environment. Situated within the wider Arup University group we help Arup and our clients deliver excellence by engaging people in strategic conversations about change. We are a multi-disciplinary team of consultants, engineers, architects and designers that help our clients understand change, identify emerging opportunities, and future-proof their business. From envisioning the future of mail and parcel logistics to researching the future design and operations of a city district, we answer complex questions that require a broad and holistic look at the future.  

Our designers play an integral role in researching and delivering foresight products and services for our internal and external clients. The position of a designer will be multifaceted; it will range from design research, prototyping physical and digital concepts, visualising and testing ideas, film, interaction and exhibition work all using design tools and foresight methodologies to critically engage with ideas about the future. Amongst this wider range of competencies the core expectation for this designer is to be the go-to person in the team for graphic and report design. Additional to this, our ideal candidate would be an open-minded designer, an agile and enthusiastic thinker who is not afraid to challenge the status quo. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their job and understands Arup’s commitment to sustainable development.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is The Role Right For You?

We are interested in speaking to people have the following:

• Qualification in a design or related field.
• Excellent graphic and visual storytelling skills supported by a strong portfolio of work and an Interest in design futures.
• Ability to self-organise resources and time to meet project deadlines and deliverables with a proven track record of producing high-quality projects which involve research and design thinking.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premier Pro coupled with Film making and animation skills with an understanding of UI/UX design principles.
• Physical prototyping and making skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate creative flair, be an enthusiastic team member and have strong visual design skills, with the ability to work on several projects at once. 

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Ken Wilkins at ken.wilkins@arup.com, Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Ken Wilkins at ken.wilkins@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 02nd April 2025