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Adam Gonta

Senior Bid, Proposal and Graphic Designer

€324/day
London, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Adam

My belief is that design is the art of making something simple, but significant. I am a seasoned bid, proposal and graphic designer with over 18 years of experience in helping clients bring their ideas to life. I specialize in all aspects of print and digital design and have a passion for helping start-ups and existing businesses tell their story through visually captivating marketing materials. From logos to brand identity, brand redesign to bid and proposal design, I’ve got you covered.

With a keen eye for detail, I strive to create designs that are not just visually stunning, but truly represent the essence of your brand.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Polish

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Compass Group UK & Ireland
    Senior Bid Designer
    November 2022 - Today (3 years and 7 months)
    London, UK
    As a Senior Bid Designer, I specialise in creating visually compelling and strategically structured bid and proposal documents, interactive ePubs, and high-impact presentations for industries such as Business & Industry (B&I), Government Services, Corporate Hospitality, Soft Services, and Hard Services.

    Using the Adobe Creative Suite, I blend creativity and strategic design to develop materials that align with each client’s brand identity and objectives. My role involves transforming complex information into visually striking, easy-to-navigate documents that enhance clarity, professionalism, and engagement—helping Compass Group secure multi-million-pound contracts.

    I work closely with bid teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to deliver innovative, persuasive, and user-friendly designs that maximize engagement, improve readability, and drive success in highly competitive bidding processes.
    Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Brand content
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland
    Bid Design Manager
    HOSPITALITY
    September 2019 - November 2022 (3 years and 2 months)
    London, United Kingdom
    As a Bid Design Manager, I design high-value bids, proposals, and presentations across multiple sectors, supporting sales initiatives. I create engaging digital and print content, including interactive PDFs, brochures, flyers, banners and videos, ensuring all materials are visually compelling and strategically aligned.

    Collaborating with sales, operations, and senior stakeholders, I develop innovative design strategies that enhance competitiveness and bid success. I also mentor and train a growing team of designers, fostering creativity and innovation while ensuring consistency across all materials. Passionate about continuous improvement, I integrate new design trends and technologies to enhance impact and effectiveness in a highly competitive bidding environment.
    Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Brand content
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland
    Proposal Manager
    August 2015 - November 2022 (7 years and 3 months)
    As a Proposal Manager, I specialise in designing and managing compelling proposal materials across sectors such as catering, security, and business & industry. From bid documentation and presentation materials to mood boards, booklets, and brochures, I ensure all content is visually engaging, well-structured, and aligned with client expectations.

    I oversee the completion of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and manage the bid responsibility matrix, ensuring a smooth and efficient bid process through to submission. Additionally, I handle clarification questions, portal communications, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring teams are informed and aligned throughout the proposal lifecycle.

    With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach, I create high-impact presentation materials, including custom folders, presentation boxes, and tab designs, enhancing the professionalism and appeal of final bid submissions. My role is key in supporting the bid process, streamlining workflows, and maximizing the chances of success in a competitive environment.

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Education

  • A Levels, ICT, Art & Design and Polish
    Ealing College
    2006
    A Levels, ICT, Art & Design and Polish
  • GCSE's, Maths, English, Science, Design & Technology (Graphic Products), Music, RE, French, Polish
    Gunnersbury Catholic School
    2005
    GCSE's, Maths, English, Science, Design & Technology (Graphic Products), Music, RE, French, Polish

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