Designer

Role Summary

The Designer supports the Society by producing design work within a strict brand infrastructure, working closely with all teams to deliver high-quality print and digital communications, including flyers, reports, factsheets, infographics, and digital assets. The role demands efficient project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of design and art-working projects using templates and established styles within brand guidelines
• Create flyers, reports, factsheets, event marketing materials, programme booklets, infographics, and digital assets for various channels
• Ensure artwork is correctly set up for end use, format supplied text, and retouch or suggest alternative images when needed
• Create clear, engaging graphics and flow diagrams to communicate complex data and processes
• Guide stakeholders through the design process, advising on lead times and solutions
• Adapt and update project schedules using Teamwork Projects or similar tools, record changes and timings
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines, request guidance/support when needed
• Communicate effectively with the Design team to inform on project developments or delays
• Respond to client enquiries and resolve project-related issues, escalate when appropriate
• Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Source imagery and iconography based on brand guidelines and advise colleagues
• Work with Print Manager to deliver printed materials to specifications, deadlines, budget, and quality
• Maintain organized project files, follow naming conventions and archive work
• Accurately log project hours
• Share ideas, knowledge, and contribute to process improvements within the team

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education qualification or proven experience as a Graphic Designer or Creative Artworker
• High-quality portfolio demonstrating precise design/art-working skills across print and digital
• Experience producing materials within strict brand infrastructure
• Impeccable attention to detail and consistent artwork quality
• Proven ability to deliver materials on time in a high-volume, fast-paced workplace
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated customer service, teamwork, and time management
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills; positive attitude
• Ability to motivate clients to adhere to best practice and brand standards
• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of outputting files for print and digital
• Desirable: Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Desirable: Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
• Desirable: Experience using Teamwork Projects or similar project management tools
• Desirable: Ability to advise on photo libraries and copyright licenses
• Desirable: Interest in science

Benefits

• Option for hybrid remote working
• Collaborative and cross-functional project experience
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious scientific organization
• Engagement in continuous improvement and organizational working groups