Brand and Content Assistant

The Role of a Brand and Content Assistant

This Brand and Content Assistant role at Buttress is pivotal in bringing the brand to life through high-quality visual and written content. It is a delivery-focused position requiring strong graphic design skills, supporting bids, communications, and the digital presence across the architectural practice.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Design

• Design and maintain brand templates, presentations, and various marketing collateral.
• Produce high-quality graphics, illustrations, and layouts for bids, case studies, project documentation, social media, digital channels, printed communications, and reports.
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality visual identity across all outputs.

Content & Digital

• Create and regularly update website content, including project pages and news sections.
• Support social media and internal communications, which includes scheduling content (written posts/designed assets), assisting with writing, editing, and publishing content for the practice's website.
• Coordinate with photographers and videographers when necessary, including assisting with shoots and producing basic video and film edits using in-house software like Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Demonstrate broader visual communication experience across areas such as project reports and consultation boards.

Bid & Business Development Support

• Provide support for bid submissions, including creating layouts, graphics, written content, and imagery.
• Ensure brand and presentation standards are met with high quality, accuracy, consistency, and strong visuals.
• Support the full lifecycle of awards submissions, from drafting written entry material and designing boards to liaising with internal teams and clients for approvals, managing deadlines, and coordinating with journalists or award organizers.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

• 2–3 years of demonstrable experience in a marketing, design, or communications role.
• Strong and proven skills in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent visual judgment and keen attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing multiple deadlines effectively.

While experience is valued, curiosity and a willingness to engage actively are equally important.

Why Join Buttress?

Buttress offers a unique opportunity to:

• Be part of an employee-owned practice driven by a strong sense of purpose.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative studio culture.
• Undertake a role that offers real variety and significant responsibility.

About Us

Buttress Architects is a practice comprising over 80 individuals located across Manchester and Leeds. We are a vibrant community united by a shared vision and a passion for crafting extraordinary spaces.

Our philosophy extends beyond mere financial success; we embrace a 'triple bottom line' approach, valuing profit, people, and the planet equally. We are committed to making a positive impact in all our endeavors.

Our people are the cornerstone of our business, and we recognize their talent, creativity, and dedication as our greatest assets. Consequently, we are dedicated to their growth and development, investing in coaching, training, and continuous opportunities to enrich both their professional and personal lives.

We cultivate a studio environment that champions authenticity, celebrating diverse perspectives and personalities. We believe that by embracing our differences, we unlock boundless creativity and innovation, ultimately shaping better places for people to enjoy.

What We Offer

We believe that a fulfilling work environment is crucial. We strive to create a company culture that is supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable, where differences are celebrated, and every voice is respected, valued, and heard.

• 30 hours per week employment.
• Workplace pension with employer contributions and an optional salary sacrifice scheme.
• 30 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) with a full closure over the Christmas period.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health insurance, currently provided through Vitality.
• Annual staff trip with travel and accommodation fully paid by the business.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and access to mental health first aiders.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive social calendar.

Salary: £25,000 to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Key skills/competency

• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Content Creation
• Brand Management
• Visual Identity
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Management
• Bid Support
• Layout Design
• Project Coordination