A strategic communications partner
As your strategic communication partner, Luminous shines fresh light on what really matters about your business, illuminating what sets you apart. We create and deliver brighter brand and comms, investor engagement and sustainable business solutions that resonate with your key influencers.
A trusted partner for blue-chip businesses
Our client-base consists of organisations across a range of sectors and geographies. We work with over 50 listed businesses, mainly in the FTSE 250, as well as some ambitious Main Market, Small Cap and AIM companies. We also work with large private organisations in the UK and mainland Europe.
Growth and ambition
17 years of sustained growth has seen us build a team of over 50 experts combining strategic, creative, management and production skills. We are based in Farringdon, London and also have a Luminous North studio in Newcastle.
Industry recognition
Our work has the strategic insight, creative impact and editorial elegance to win recognition from industry organisations such as CorpComms, D&AD, Design Week, CIM, ICSA, the Investor Relations Society, IoIC, PMA, PwC and Transform.
Clients
Testimonials
British Airways
Paul Wylde, Brand Guardian, British Airways
Luminous are true ambassadors for brand and communications. A real pleasure to work with, with a genuine passion for their craft. They have an integrity and honesty which cuts through everything they do.
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Ian Riley, Corporate Communications
Luminous went beyond the brief, creating a unique exhibition stand that stood out from the crowd and brought us fantastic publicity. The idea, creative flair and precision execution was fantastic and we won a coveted D&AD award.
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Chris Wade, Director of Communications, Guardian Media Group
Luminous have a rare combination of qualities: genuine creativity, iron discipline on costs and schedules and total responsiveness to client needs. They’re also very nice.
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Graham Jerome-Ball, Director of Global Branding & Communications
Luminous applied their experience and creativity all the way through the process. Best of all, they have a sense of humour which, in my opinion, is absolutely essential to cope with the inevitable changes that go with the job.
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Brand and comms
Communication Arts
Best Branding
Design Week
Best Branding, Not-for-Profit
McNaughton Review
Magazine Design
Transform Awards
Best Rebrand, Professional Services
Property Marketing Awards
Best Report
SHOUT Awards
Best in Show
Best Editorial Design
IoIC Awards
Award of Excellence
Digital Impact Awards
Best use of digital in the healthcare sector
ARC International Awards
Best Interactive Report
Corporate Content Awards
Best Use of a Visual Property
Best Interactive Content
CorpComms Digital Awards
Best Video
Digital Impact Awards
Best Use of Digital
PR News Awards
Best Video
CorpComms Awards
Best Corporate Rebrand
Best Corporate Publication
Agency of the Decade
Corporate Content Awards
Best Use of A Visual Property
MPF Awards
Best Thought Leadership
Astrid Awards
Best Content Marketing Campaign
Property Marketing Awards
Best Brand Campaign
Galaxy Awards
Best Website Redesign/Relaunch
Corporate & Financial Awards
Best Use of Digital Media
D&AD
Exhibition and Environmental Design
Investor engagement
Corporate & Financial Awards
Best Annual Report
Best Strategic Report
Best International Online Report
ICSA Awards
Best Strategic Report
Best Small Cap Report
Best AIM Report
Best Sustainability Reporting
PwC Building Public Trust Awards
Excellence in Reporting, FTSE 100
Best Corporate Governance Reporting
Best Strategic Reporting
Strategic Planning Society Awards
Best Board Disclosure
Best Risk Disclosure
Best KPIs
Mercury International Awards
Best Annual Report, Media
IADA
Diamond Award
Gold Award
LACP Vision Awards
Gold Award, Best Online Report
Corporate & Finance Awards
Best International Online Report
Astrid Awards
Best Interactive Annual Report
LACP Vision Awards
Gold Award, Best Annual Report
Top 80 Reports, EMEA
Digital Impact Awards
Best Online Annual Report
IR Society Awards
Best Investment Proposition
Best Strategy, Performance and KPIs, FTSE 100
Most Improved Annual Report
ARC International Awards
Grand Award: Annual Report
Gold Award: Annual Report
Gold Award: Best illustration
Gold Award: Best Interactive Report
Business Finance Awards
Best Annual Report
CorpComms Awards
Best Annual Report, Private
Best Annual Report, Not-for-Profit
Best Annual Report, FTSE 250
Sustainable business
Galaxy Awards
Best Sustainability Report (silver)
IR Magazine Awards
Best ESG Communication
Responsible Business Awards
Integrated Report of the Year
IR Society Best Practice Awards
Most Effective Integration of ESG
IARD Awards
Gold Award, CSR/Sustainability
Leadership Team – London
Opportunities
Account Director
Clients are your business. As an Account Director, you are a primary interface between Luminous and our key clients, taking responsibility for building and sustaining successful relationships and for the ongoing reputation of the agency. You would have primary responsibility for the strategic development and direction of a portfolio of accounts. You will also have responsibility for directing and developing junior members of the team. You will have experience of managing corporate reporting, digital and brand engagement accounts and have confidence in evaluating creative work, and help selling creative to clients. Internally you will gain a thorough knowledge of the agency offering and how to sell Luminous and its cross-discipline solutions. Please send your CV to [email protected]
ContactSenior Account Manager
As a Senior Account Manager, you would have ownership of accounts to manage on a day-to-day basis, as well as mentoring a team. Accounts will include a mix of brand, corporate reporting and digital. The special thing about Luminous is our integrated approach, which means you will enjoy a wide variety of challenges across brand, reporting and digital. However, experience in managing corporate reports is a major bonus, as we love people who can hit the ground running. Please send your CV to [email protected]
ContactAccount Manager
Learnt a lot from your first few years in an agency and now want a more exciting opportunity and more responsibility? At Luminous you would have ownership of accounts to manage on a day-to-day basis, as well as supporting our Account Directors and Account Managers. Projects will include a mix of brand, corporate reporting and digital. We believe in brilliance, so if you want a chance to shine please email Tracey Westgate, Client Services Director at [email protected]
ContactDesign Director
As a Design Director you have responsibility for your own clients, oversee a team of creatives and own your creative solutions under the direction of one of our Creative Directors. You take part in collaborating and brainstorming on projects, mentoring the junior designers in the team. Your work covers brand engagement, digital and corporate reporting. You have experience of producing annual reports for FTSE businesses – so you understand best practice thinking – but want to be in a studio where creativity is treasured and embraced. You will be one of the key players in our fantastic creative team. Please send your CV to [email protected]
ContactSenior Designer
We are on the hunt for an integrated senior designer with a strong knowledge of annual reports. Experience in brand and digital is also essential, as we like to work across all disciplines. You will be responsible for delivering creative and strategic solutions across a broad range of projects. You will get the opportunity to own and develop your own accounts while working in a passionate and collaborative team. Please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected]
ContactDigital Designer
As a mid-weight digital designer, you will develop innovative and creative online solutions designed with latest UX best practice. You will know how to use the digital space to create effective and engaging corporate experiences. You will take part in creative brainstorms and share your digital know-how among the design team. You will be guided and mentored by a Design Director. Your work will cover brand engagement, corporate reporting and employee engagement. If that sounds like your kind of role get in touch! Please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected]
ContactArtworker (nights)
We are on the hunt for senior and middleweight artworkers to join our night production team. You should have a strong knowledge of annual reports and will be responsible for the creation of original artwork and images, delivering technically accurate printed material from start to finish. Adobe Creative Suite skills are essential (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat). You must have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected]
ContactStudio Trafficker
We are looking for a trafficker to work with our service, design and production teams. Responsibilities would include: • Updating the scheduler on all live projects • Day-to-day organisation of work carried out • Highlighting busier times and hot spots when freelancers are needed • Liaising with Production Director to plan freelance resourcePlease send your CV to [email protected]
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