Graphic Designer

Role Overview

This role turns briefs and ideas from across the institution into clear, visually engaging communication. The Graphic Designer creates artwork for print, digital, and social channels, prepares files for production, and helps keep every touchpoint aligned with a consistent brand identity. The work matters because it makes information easier to understand and supports events, courses, and promotional campaigns reaching a wide range of audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original artwork for brochures, flyers, promotional collateral, merchandise, and other branded materials.
• Keep the institution's visual identity coherent and evolving, using colour, typography, imagery, and symbols consistently across print and digital work.
• Produce graphics and layouts for social media, website updates, newsletters, and academic course materials.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and work with procurement colleagues and external suppliers to check proofs, specifications, and finished quality for promotional and merchandise items.
• Build event identities and collateral, from large-format banners and signage to backdrops, certificates, and formal invitations.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create visuals that support and promote upcoming events.
• Maintain an organised library of design assets, reusable templates, and brand resources.
• Review and refine designs in response to stakeholder feedback while keeping accessibility and brand standards in view.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A relevant certification or qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication Design, or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years of experience in a graphic design or visual communications role.
• Proficiency with design software used for print and digital artwork, including layout, vector, and image-editing tasks.
• A portfolio that clearly demonstrates creative ability, visual judgment, and finished design work.
• Strong artistic instinct and a careful eye for detail, composition, colour, and typography.
• Ability to interpret ideas and written briefs and turn them into effective visual concepts.
• Comfort working with colleagues across teams and with external production providers.
• Capacity to manage several design requests and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency.