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Midweight Creative Designer
Sixteen by Nine is the UK’s first Presentation Design Consultancy, transforming ordinary presentations into extraordinary experiences. We collaborate with international brands to create visual stories that engage and inspire global audiences. We combine traditional design principles with analytical precision, creative strategy and technical innovation to disrupt the industry. Since 2018, our mission has been to help everyone in the world be Proud to Present™.
THE ROLE
As a Middleweight Creative Designer, you won’t just be crafting slides; you will be taking ownership of the creative process. You have the fundamental principles of design mastered, and now you’re ready to dive into the nuances of high-stakes storytelling. You’ll work alongside our talented team to lead original presentation solutions, acting as a bridge between strategy and execution. We’re looking for a “culture add”—someone who doesn’t just fit in but actively improves it with their unique perspective and ambition.
The Responsibilities
- Devise inspiring and engaging presentation solutions from concept to completion. Collaborating to craft narrative, visual design, slide development, feedback and timely delivery
- Apply advanced typography, layout, and motion principles to create compelling visual stories that resonate for audiences around the world
- Produce slides, videos, and animations; both as standalone projects and to supplement presentations
- Work alongside and support our team of presentation experts (designers, strategists, copywriters, and account managers) to deliver high level, high quality, high impact creative projects
- Work directly with the Head of Design to Support, Aspire and Succeed in the presentation industry
- Manage and evolve libraries of assets and imagery, acting as a lead brand guardian for our prestigious global clients
- Be part of multiple, varied projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced and creatively rewarding environment
- Provide feedback to junior team members and contribute to the evolution of our internal design processes
- Stay at the forefront of design trends and emerging technologies, sharing knowledge to keep the team ahead of the curve
The Offer
- Starting salary between £29,000-32,000, with a support package including health insurance, electric car scheme, income protection and contributory pension scheme
- Limitless, profit-sharing bonus scheme
- Clear and objective-based career progression. Yearly progression and compensation reviews, with regular catch-up sessions to support your growth
- Opportunities to specialise in various areas of presentation design
- 25 days of annual leave each year
- Your birthday’s on us, an extra day off, on the house
- End of year office closure to recharge and relax
- Hybrid working model that balances in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
- All equipment provided for both office and home setups
- Electric car scheme (subject to qualifying period)
- Private medical insurance (subject to qualifying period)
- Income protection (subject to qualifying period)
- Annual training and development budget
- Target lunches, social events, Summer and Christmas party, creative huddles, regular coffee runs, and more
- Our promise to help you be Proud to Present™
The Candidate
- Experience – you’ll have between 3-5 of agency experience and be familiar with the design process. A proficient grasp of core design software is critical. You have moved past the “learning the tools” phase and are now focused on “solving the problem”
- Education – a degree in a related design field will be advantageous. A strong, visual, and well-reasoned portfolio is a necessity. We want to see how you think, not just how you design
- Attitude – You embody our values: Support, Aspire, Succeed. You are an innovative thinker who is determined to achieve excellence and wants to help grow the business, not just occupy a desk
- Skills – You have a profound grasp of core design software and a solid foundation in typography and layout
- Traits – a solid design foundation, strong typography and layout practice, excellent written and verbal communication. You are confident in sharing and receiving feedback, both internally and with high-level clients
- Interests – we are proud to have a diverse mix of colleagues, both professionally and personally, so we’d love to know if you’re a secret illustrator, photographer, coder, 3D modeller, rock-climber, guitar-shredder – whether you’re a Traitor or a Faithful*
The tl;dr
We have a truly exciting, creative, opportunity for the right person. A job that provides access to household names, design challenges, and professional growth. So, if you’ve got a portfoli-woah, like blowing people’s socks off, and are ready to start your next chapter – whilst you help others tell their stories through presentation – then there’s no time like the present.
For more information, have a chat with our Head of Design alex@sixteenbynine.co.uk
Closing date: TBC
*Whilst not essential, Claudia Winkleman-style haircuts looked on favourably.
Sixteen by Nine is committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce. We uphold and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate. Regardless of your colour, race, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, social background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, we’re committed to making everyone Proud to Present™
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Senior Account Manager
Sixteen by Nine is a truly specialist presentation design consultancy, transforming ordinary presentations into extraordinary experiences. Since 2018, we have been collaborating with international brands to create visual stories that engage and inspire global audiences. We combine traditional design principles with analytical precision, creative strategy and technical innovation to disrupt the industry.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Account Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of multiple projects across a number of accounts and uphold positive relationships with your clients. You’ll thrive on speaking to a diverse mix of clients – both in terms of their positions but also the industry they work in. We’re looking for someone with ambition and enthusiasm, who aspires to learn, grow and succeed together with us.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Client Service
- Oversee the day-to-day management of a varied range of accounts.
- Develop an understanding of your clients’ product/service, the market in which that product/service is sold and the various target audiences.
- Become a trusted advisor to your clients
- Use critical thinking to understand briefs and devise solutions that exceed expectations.
- Lead meetings and calls with clients, ensuring all key information is recorded and acted upon.
- Add value to clients’ communication materials through content development and refinement.
- Prepare and issue client communications including cost estimates/confirmations, contact reports/follow up emails and timelines, etc.
- Notify your line manager of any client changes that may impact the business.
Internal Process
- Seamlessly lead projects from conception through to completion both on time and on budget, in line with our internal processes.
- Manage multiple jobs simultaneously and keep a cool head under pressure.
- Prepare briefs (written or verbal) for creatives and brief them on projects.
- Evaluate creative ideas and provide feedback to designers to ensure that our output meets or exceeds the client brief.
- Manage the financials across your accounts including estimating, forecasting and tracking, and play a key role in ensuring the financial health and profitability of your accounts.
- Positively contribute creative ideas in brainstorms and briefing sessions.
- Thrive in a fast-paced and creatively rewarding environment.
- Support the Directors in all additional tasks as reasonably required by the Company.
Business Development
- Seek opportunities to upsell services in response to client briefs, identify areas for organic growth within existing clients or opportunities for new business.
- Confidently explain our service offering to existing and prospective clients.
- Support the Directors in preparing documents for new business opportunities.
THE OFFER
- Annual salary of £40,000, with a support package including health insurance, electric car scheme, income protection and contributory pension scheme.
- Limitless, profit-sharing bonus scheme.
- Clear and objective-based career progression. Yearly progression and compensation reviews, with regular catch-up sessions to support your growth.
- 25 days of annual leave each year.
- Your birthday’s on us, an extra day off, on the house.
- End of year office closure to recharge and relax.
- Hybrid working model that balances in-office collaboration and remote flexibility (equates to 3 days in the office and 2 days from home per week).
- All equipment provided for both office and home setups.
- Electric car scheme (subject to qualifying period).
- Private medical insurance (subject to qualifying period).
- Income protection (subject to qualifying period).
- Annual training and development budget.
- Target lunches, summer and Christmas events, regular coffee runs, and more!
- Our promise to help yoube Proud to Present™
THE CANDIDATE
- Experience – you’ll already be working as a SAM and have a minimum of 5 years’ agency experience in a client services role.
- Education – a degree in a related field or professional marketing qualification will be advantageous.
- Attitude – we want someone to embrace our values of Support, Aspire, Succeed. Someone who recognises the value in collaboration, is enthusiastic, an innovative thinker, is determined to achieve excellence and is passionate to grow both themselves and the business.
- Skills – you’ll have excellent written and verbal communications skills with a commitment to delivering your clients the best possible work. And be proficient in using Microsoft 365.
- Traits – we’re looking for a team player who is a natural organiser with excellent attention to detail.
- Interests – we are proud to have a diverse mix of colleagues, both professionally and personally, so we’d love to know if you’re a secret podcaster, baker, illustrator, cold-water swimmer, songwriter, or Netflix binge-watcher.
The tl;dr
We have a truly exciting opportunity for the right person. A job that provides access to household names (across FMCG, tech, luxury and more), interesting briefs to unravel, and professional growth. So, if you’ve got a passion for creating work that blows people’s socks off, and are ready to start your next chapter – whilst you help others tell their stories through presentation – then there’s no time like the present.
If you’d like to find out more or submit your application, please send your CV and a short note about why you think you’d be a great fit to our Client Services Director
hayley@sixteenbynine.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 7th November 2025
Sixteen by Nine is committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce. We uphold and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate. Regardless of your colour, race, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, social background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, we’re committed to making everyone Proud to Present™
Account Director
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
You’re:
A hands-on, marketing communications Account Director who thrives on developing strong personal relationships with clients, prospects and team members. You have a passion for excellence and delivering the best possible solution to client briefs. You are an exceptional multi-tasker who is creative, organised and commercially astute.
We’re:
Sixteen by Nine, a truly specialist presentation design agency that helps brands and businesses engage and inspire their audiences around the world. We create stories that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and inspire the audience into action. We combine traditional graphic design principles with analytical precision, creative strategy, and technical innovation to challenge the industry with a best-in-class presentation solution. Since 2018, our mission has been to make everyone proud to present. We’re looking for an Account Director who wants to help us on our journey.
You’ll:
Carry out a variety of tasks using a range of skills:
Client services…
- Work closely with the Client Services Director and Managing Director to drive long term client growth.
- Own, lead and develop profitable client relationships on a range of exciting, well-known global brands, supporting them on business-critical projects.
- Develop an understanding of the markets in which our clients operate to become a trusted and informed partner.
- Build relationships with clients of all levels, offering suggestions to develop their plans and briefs to ensure the best possible outcome for all.
- Direct and project manage jobs from conception to completion, seeking opportunities to upsell our services.
- Lead client workshop sessions, calls and meetings.
- Be an advocate for the client voice within the agency.
Content development…
- Enhance client communications to ensure the copy maximises audience engagement and meets the objectives for the project.
- Develop and write content for presentations from a range of supplied client materials and conversations.
- Have a truly exceptional eye for detail – double spaces or misplaced apostrophes won’t get past you.
Financial management…
- Own monthly and yearly team targets.
- Provide accurate monthly forecasting.
- Oversee invoicing management across team.
- Maximise profit on projects and implement changes to our process to continually drive improvement.
Leadership…
- Lead, inspire and develop team members, holding yearly appraisals and regular reviews, to allow their personal growth in line the business objectives.
- Support team members in their day-to-day activities with an approachable, can-do attitude.
- Work collaboratively with our expert creative team to deliver outstanding solutions, ensuring best practices are always adhered to.
- Support with the recruitment process for new team members.
New business…
- Confidently present our service offering to both existing clients and prospective clients.
- Proactivity seek new business opportunities and nurture leads through to fruition.
We’ll:
- Give you a competitive salary (depending on experience).
- Incentivise you financially with a new business incentive programme.
- Reward you when we hit our yearly financial target.
- Set you up on our contributory pension scheme.
- Make sure you have regular reviews with a clear career progression route.
- Give you 25 days holiday every year.
- Never make you work on your birthday.
- Close at Christmas, so you can relax and enjoy your time off.
- Offer you a hybrid working role so you can split your time between our office in Marlow and home.
- Set you up with all the equipment you need.
- Give you access to training and development, to help you grow.
- Invite you to our regular social events.
- Always help you to be proud to present.
You’ve:
- Extensive experience in a marketing communications agency environment.
- Achieved a degree, possibly in a related field.
- A pro-active, can-do attitude and the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for the English language displayed through excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proficiency in using Microsoft applications.
- A solid understanding of the design process and terminology.
- The ability to work to deadlines, individually and collaboratively, with a dedication to get the job done.
We’ve:
An exciting opportunity for the right person, where our presentation services are yours to manage to your heart’s content.
What next?
If we’ve described you to a tee and you’re ready to work in a truly specialist agency that delivers an exceptional service to its clients, then it sounds like we need to hear from you. Send your CV and a few words about yourself to info@sixteenbynine.co.uk.
Start date: July 2022
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Account Manager
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
You’re:
An Account Manager (or Senior Account Exec ready to step up) full of energy, who’s keen to learn, grow and succeed in a new field. You’re a hands-on multi-tasker who thrives on managing multiple projects simultaneously. You love working in an environment where you constantly put your varied skillset to good use – be it writing, organising, planning, communicating and even the odd bit of maths. Talking to people comes naturally to you and you’ve got a real knack for building relationships.
We’re:
Sixteen by Nine, a truly specialist presentation design agency that helps brands and businesses engage and inspire their audiences around the world. We create stories that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and inspire the audience into action. We combine traditional graphic design principles with analytical precision, creative strategy, and technical innovation to challenge the industry with a best-in-class presentation solution. Since 2018 our mission has been to make everyone proud to present. We’re looking for an Account Manager who wants to join us on that journey.
You’ll:
- Work with a range of exciting, household brands on business-critical projects.
- Project manage jobs from conception to completion independently and as part of the wider client services team.
- Work collaboratively with our expert creative team to deliver outstanding solutions.
- Check the quality of our work against our internal standards, client briefs and brand guidelines.
- Positively contribute ideas in brainstorms and briefing sessions.
- Focus on delivering the best possible service to our clients.
- Confidently liaise with clients, keeping them up to date on progress, cost changes, timings, etc.
- Attend and run client meetings and calls.
- Write up accurate meeting notes to keep everyone on track.
- Build rapport with clients, becoming a trusted partner.
- Take an active interest in learning about our clients’ industries.
- Offer advice in response to clients’ needs and requirements.
- Always strive to add value to clients’ communication materials.
- Seek advice from and support other members of the team.
- Prepare cost estimates as well as research and proposal documents.
- Raise and issue client invoices.
- Update and maintain all internal documents such as our job and finance trackers.
- Follow internal processes and seek ways to improve our service.
- Improve your own PowerPoint skills.
- Be able to explain the services that Sixteen by Nine offers and our key points of difference.
- Explore ways to add value on all projects
We’ll:
- Give you a starting salary of £27,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience).
- Set you up on our contributory pension scheme.
- Make sure you have regular reviews with a clear career progression route.
- Give you 25 days holiday every year.
- Never make you work on your birthday.
- Close at Christmas, so you can relax and enjoy your time off.
- Offer you a hybrid working role so you can split your time between our office in Marlow and home.
- Set you up with all the equipment you need.
- Give you access to training and development, to help you grow.
- Invite you to our regular social events.
- Always help you to be proud to present.
You’ve:
- More than three years’ experience in a design or marketing agency, or marketing environment.
- Achieved a degree, possibly in a related field.
- A pro-active, can-do attitude.
- Got a passion for the English language displayed through excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A talent for spotting spelling mistakes and misplaced apostrophes.
- Got organisation running through your veins and a real love for lists.
- A proficiency in using Microsoft applications.
- A good understanding of design terminology.
- The ability to work to deadlines, individually and collaboratively.
- An interest in learning new skills, and a keen interest to learn more about presentations
We’ve:
An exciting opportunity for the right person, where our presentation projects are yours to manage to your heart’s content.
What next?
If we’ve described you to a tee and you’re ready to take on your next challenge in an agency where you have ample room to grow, then it sounds like we need to hear from you. Send your CV and a few words about yourself to info@sixteenbynine.co.uk.
Closing date: 11 February 2022
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CREATIVE DESIGNER
You’re:
A Creative or Graphic Designer full of ideas and enthusiasm, who’s looking to learn, grow and succeed in a new field. Graphic design is your passion. Talking about design comes naturally to you; new trends, blogs, social media; you’re always on the hunt for the next big thing. Ready to start a new chapter, whilst you help others tell their own stories through presentation.
We’re:
Sixteen by Nine, a truly specialist presentation design agency that helps brands and businesses engage and inspire their audiences around the world. We create stories that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and put the power in your point. We combine traditional graphic design principles with analytical precision, creative strategy, and technical innovation to challenge the industry with a best-in-class presentation solution. Since 2018 our mission has been to make everyone proud to present. We’re looking for a graphic designer who wants to join us on that journey.
You’ll:
- Be working with well-known companies on business-critical creative projects.
- Get to work with fantastic brands and clients across a range of exciting industries.
- Work alongside the Head of Design to develop presentation and storytelling ideas. Together we’ll deliver high-level, high-quality, high-impact creative projects.
- Work as part of a team to bring to life large scale events in venues across the world.
- Join us in our Marlow HQ (three days a week minimum), and then be able to work remotely.
- Be a brand guardian – championing our client brands and developing skills that work in the real world.
- Present your work, defend your choices and learn how to create convincing ideas.
- Combine animation, video and graphic design to solve a wide range of design problems.
- Be an active and included member of the team across project stages and agency growth.
- Design social media campaigns both internally and externally.
- Have the opportunity to travel and give on-site support at events.
- Become an expert in presentation design and visual storytelling.
We’ll:
- Give you a starting salary of £20,000 – £24,000 (depending on experience).
- Also give you a contributory pension scheme.
- Make sure you have regular reviews and a clear career progression route.
- Give you 25 days of holidays every year.
- Never make you work on your birthday.
- Be closed at Christmas, so you can relax and enjoy your time off.
- Set you up with all the equipment you need.
- Give you our expert on-the-job presentation training – we’re looking for creativity and drive!
- Give you access to training and development, to help you grow and specialise.
- Invite you to our regular social events.
- Always help you to be proud to present.
You’ve:
- Got a degree in a related design field.
- Perhaps got 1-2 years of agency experience.
- A great grasp of Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator – a must)
- A strong understanding of design principles.
- Got strong typography, layout, and colour skills.
- Also got great written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to present your work in a clear, confident, and engaging way.
- Got a pro-active, can-do attitude.
- A passion for ideas-driven problem-solving.
- The desire to learn from and share feedback.
- An excellent eye and attention to detail.
- The ability to work to deadlines, individually and collaboratively.
- Are interested in learning new skills, and excited by presentations.
- Possibly got a talent for illustration, photography, coding, 3D modelling, game development, knitting, extreme ironing or other pseudo-sport.
We’ve:
An exciting opportunity for the right person, where the presentation-world is truly your creative oyster. So, if you’ve got a portfoli-woah, like talking shop, and like making sure socks are well and truly blown off – sounds like we need to hear from you.
Have a chat with our Creative Services Director, Anna anna@sixteenbynine.co.uk
Closing date: 24 February 2023
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