Careers at Ignition
Would you like to join the award-winning team at Ignition?
We’re always looking for talented people who share our passion for exhibitions, events & experiences, commitment to excellent client service, and most importantly, share our sustainable ethos and EPIC company values.
Ignition - A snapshot
We’re proud to be a women-owned business with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Year Established
2007
Women : Men %
48/52
Colleagues
30
Locations
Bristol UK
Indianapolis USA
Executive Team
80% Female
Accolades
B Corp Certified
Certified WBE – Women Owned
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Sustainable Development
ISO 14001, 9001, 20121
Culture matters
Our business was founded on the principle of balancing people and planet with profit, whilst delivering great creative work for our clients.
Last year, our teams delivered projects in 20 countries, across 4 continents with a 100% success rate.
While our business achievements make us happy, our real victory lies in establishing a positive company culture - where employee happiness is valued as much as their performance, and where flexible working and employee mental wellbeing takes centre stage.
Ignition is proud to be part of Istoria Group.
Istoria Group is a Certified B Corporation and supports the Better Business Act – a movement that aims to change the law to ensure every company, whether big or small, puts balancing people, profit and planet at the heart of their purpose and the responsibilities of their directors. When you join Istoria Group, rest assured that you are working for a forward thinking company that’s part of a strong and growing coalition of like-minded business, campaigning for a better, fairer, greener world. We believe that together, we can make a positive difference in the world!
Our purpose
We aim to make a positive difference
Our company values
Our internal awards known as the ‘EPICs’ reward employees who have truly lived and breathed our values.
The EPICs epitomise our values. The EPIC awards take place each quarter to recognise an individual or individuals efforts in the months prior. There is also an Annual Winner voted by employees and the leadership team for the culmination of their work. They are rewarded with the equivalent of a £1,000 prize and plaque on the EPICs Hall of Fame wall.
An EPIC is the highest honour bestowed on an employee.
E - Entrepreneurial Spirit
Being entrepreneurial is a mindset. Entrepreneurs think and act differently. We expect the unexpected and we like to be surprised. For us, to be entrepreneurial means to be able to share ideas freely and fearlessly - even acknowledging so-called failures as learning and growing experiences. We encourage and expect entrepreneurial thinking at all levels of our team and seek to collaborate internally and externally to pinpoint the most exciting new future opportunities.
P - Personable Approach
We believe in being humble. No hierarchies. No egos. No tantrums. In business, we believe that people buy people and we advocate human-to-human communication and values at all times. Our clients always say we’re great to work with and that we go the extra mile. We also care deeply about making the world a better place. Internally, we take great care of our team and invest in finding new team-members that share our beliefs. We’ve been named as one of the UK’s ‘Best Places to Work’.
I - Intelligent Thinking
Thinking comes before doing. Whether it’s the design of a 3D environment, the flawless planning and delivery of an event or the creation of an unforgettable brand experience, we start by cross-fertilising ideas from our different disciplines and personal networks. We balance strategy with creativity and commerciality. The end result is projects of the highest aesthetic quality that function brilliantly and are delivered with exceptional levels of service, measured to ensure expectations are always met or exceeded.
C - Collaborative Working
The best source of project knowledge is our clients themselves. We also understand it’s not always easy for clients to articulate exactly what they require from their design partner. We have the tools to discover what is relevant and necessary to know from our clients and we combine this with our own research, knowledge and insights. We share findings and facilitate further brainstorms and that way we always nail the brief. The best minds need to work together towards the same goal.
People & sustainability matters
We are proud of our dedicated and talented team. Ignition people comprises Strategists, Marketers, Creatives - 3D Designers, Graphic Designers, Artworkers and Production Specialists, Account Managers, Project Managers, Logistics and Warehousing experts. And we’re all passionate about sustainable design!
Ignition is a strategically and creatively led agency with production expertise. We therefore pride ourselves on our bespoke, modular, beautiful and durable designs that can be re-used over many years (we aim for zero-waste-to-landfill). Ignition is already carbon neutral for scope 1 & 2 of GHG protocol and plan to be completely carbon neutral by 2030.
“It’s a no-brainer that a happy company is not only more productive but creates a better experience for staff and clients too. Investment in people always makes impeccable – and sustainable – business sense.”
Roles with benefits
Hybrid working
Working from home has always been a part of our flexible work policy. We usually work 3 days from home and 2 days in the office. Exceptions apply to staff members living outside a 50 mile radius from the office.
Time off & holidays
Full-time employees get 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays). In addition, we offer 1 input/knowledge day - to attend a conference/continuing education, 1 charity day - to support a charity of your choosing, and 3 personal days - to be used as you see fit, e.g. taking your pet to the vet or moving house. Annual holiday allowance is therefore 30 days, plus 8 Bank holidays, totalling 38 days’ holiday per year. After 4 years of service, you accrue 1 extra day per year, up to a total holiday allowance of 30 days.
Flexible work hours
Ignition offers flexi hours for all staff. For example, if you want to go to the gym before work or pick your children up from school, you can flex your working hours to suit your lifestyle.
Employee incentives
Ignition offers a company-wide bonus scheme and spot awards through management.
Mental wellbeing
We value our teams’ happiness and have mental health first aiders on board. Our future plans include a monthly Wellbeing Lab that cover topics from men’s mental health to menopause.
Social committee
Our social committee organises team building exercises, company parties twice per year, as well as cultural days/evenings out.
Open positions
We are always looking for exceptional people of any discipline to join our team.
Ignition is part of Istoria Group, an independent collective of creative agencies, and a Certified B Corporation.
Our Positive Working Policy shows our employees that we care and value their hard work. As a result, our staff stay with us longer and feel valued, which in turn makes our clients happy.
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of age, sex, race, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background. In fact, we actively seek out diversity candidates to join our business.
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Ignition is looking for a European Project Manager, based in either the UK or Europe. Must be an EU passport holder to deliver projects across mainland Europe.
Ignition Project Managers are experienced, unflappable, high-calibre exhibition individuals. They have a focus on excellence and quality; ensuring that client requirements are met, and each project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard.
They are responsible for the complete management of each exhibition project through its entire lifecycle - from design concepting and budgeting through to delivery and client handover of each project. Projects are located globally and involve the management of a multi-layer supply chain.
Ignition requires the Project Manager to have demonstrable skills in project management, client/colleague communication and liaison, time and process management, budget spreadsheets and supplier negotiation. They must appreciate the role of good design, have a level of creative experience, understand detail drawings and have a sound understanding of build materials and production techniques including kit and graphics.
The individual should demonstrate all-round people skills and be an outward facing ambassador of Ignition and Istoria Group values.
Job Description
Responsible for client exhibits; overseeing the complete management of projects through their entire lifecycle - from design concepting and budgeting through to delivery and client handover of each project
Provide expert advice to support client decision making on their exhibition presence – working closely with the Client Services team
Attend key client meetings and reviews
Ensure post project debriefs, lessons learned, data/metrics analysis etc. are undertaken and shared with relevant stakeholders
Support the new business team in pitch work for new clients
Be able to project estimates and analyse profitability of projects
Person Specification
Solid project management experience
Ability to cope with high volume project schedule
Calm and highly professional demeanour
Experience in a variety of sectors including pharmaceutical and/ or aerospace and/ or aesthetic beauty
Confident presenter
Able and multi-level communicator
Excellent organisational skills and a can-do approach where nothing is too much trouble
Sound understanding of the use of technologies in the exhibit environment
Commercial and financial awareness – excellent budget management skills
IT literate
Ability to travel extensively
Some of the rewards on offer
Competitive salary, depending on experience
25 days’ holiday (plus Bank holidays)
Additional ‘floating’ holidays
Annual volunteering day
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of salary
Positive working policy, including flexible hours and hybrid working
Company Christmas closure
How to apply
This is a hybrid role which means a mixture of working from home and delivering exhibitions across Europe.
If this sounds like you, click the apply button and share your CV with relevant experience to careers@ignitiondg.com
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Ignition is looking for a visionary 2D trailblazer to join our busy studio and take control of all things 2D.
The role is perfect for a creative lead with ambitions to self-develop, help grow our business, and open doors to untapped opportunities. It’s also a prime and rare opportunity to make and shape this department as your own.
One week, you could be putting together slick marketing brochures and tweaking websites; the next week, you would lead the 2D creative for a large-format exhibition programme. There’ll also be ample opportunity to blend pure graphic design work with digital storytelling.
As the lead, you will be responsible for delivering the work and planning the best way to achieve it. You will be able to think commercially and have the experience of knowing when to push it and when to let it slide.
You will collaborate closely with our 3D lead to form a solid creative alliance. You’ll be obsessive about how your 2D designs straddle 3D forms. You’ll be curious about what the digital and marketing teams are up to and will not be shy about rocking the boat when needed.
As part of the senior creative team, you will help guide and mentor others, ensuring all work aligns with the department goals and broader business KPIs.
The role requires someone who can work steadily under pressure, with exceptional attention to detail and strong technical skills. Being a team player is an absolute must!
What you’ll be doing
Overseeing and managing the quality, accuracy and output of all design documentation, visual communication, and 2D storytelling methodologies and deliverables.
Designing 2D creative concepts for large-format exhibition panels.
Presenting 2D concepts and finalised ideas to the creative director, Senior Leadership Team, clients, and other stakeholders.
Ensuring that all 2D creative delivers on the agreed-upon scope.
Being the brand ambassador for Ignition, ensuring all documents and external facing material are within the company brand guidelines.
Championing best-in-class design practices and liaising with all other departments to establish and maintain excellent communication lines.
About you
Able to work steadily under pressure.
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong technical skills
Being a team player is an absolute must!
Some of the rewards on offer
Competitive salary, depending on experience
25 days’ holiday (plus Bank holidays)
Additional ‘floating’ holidays
Annual volunteering day
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of salary
Positive working policy, including flexible hours and hybrid working
Company Christmas closure
How to apply
If this sounds like you, click the apply button and share your CV with any relevant experience to careers@ignitiondg.com
“People buy people. We are in the people business and well-known for always going the extra mile for our clients. That is why we live and breathe our ABCD service proposition – going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.”
Sam Rowe, CEO, Ignition
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