James Burke

Graphic Designer

Bio:

James joined EiB as an apprentice to support and develop the growing need for market research and the provision of graphics, particularly in public sector tendering. He provides both clients and EiB with expert graphic capability and detailed market research, supporting procurement strategy development.

James works collaboratively with the marketing and communications team, leading graphics production for social media and website design to continually improve EiB’s digital presence. His research skills and thorough attention to detail enable him to effectively communicate his ideas and deliver desired outcomes.

Skills and behaviours

  • Utilising Adobe Creative Suite
  • Communicating to the audience through design elements
  • Working as an effective and considerate member of a team
  • Approaching tasks with an ambitious and determined attitude
  • Collaborating to explore ideas
  • Preparing plans and executing them

Experience and successes

James successfully passed his apprenticeship in April 2022. He has been involved in graphic development, supporting bid writers in crafting compelling tenders for projects such as Elephant and Castle, Network Rail’s CP7 framework and a local authority highways contract. James has also utilised his research skills to support EiB in identifying new opportunities in the market. This included in-depth research into the global electric vehicle charging market before presenting the support EiB could provide to a new client. EiB has worked with this

Case studies

Transport for Greater Manchester’s clean air zone – largest improvement of air quality in the UK

0–25 Durham Family Health Service – enhancing our client’s delivery model

Birks Grange Village, University of Exeter – delivering new low-carbon student accommodation