9 Character Design jobs in the United Kingdom

Business Development Manager (Audio / Visual / Live Performances)

48,000 - 52,000 + Progression + Training + Enhanced Holidays + Hybrid Role + Uncapped Commission

Birmingham

Are you a business development manager, with experience in selling audio systems to a range of venues, looking to join a well-established company that offers an excellent earning potential with uncapped commission?

Are you looking for a flexible role, within a company that has worked with well-known artists like Chase and Status, Busta Rhymes and Dizzee Rascal, that gives you the option to work three days at home and offers enhanced holidays?

This company was recently established and is already doing work internationally for clients in high end locations like Monaco. The company provide audio installations for the commercial and public sectors.

In their approach, the company configure bespoke rigs so that the audience receive the best audible experience each time. The designs are tailored to the artist, and the venue, with the result being a performance that is translated to the crowd perfectly.

In this role the suitable candidate will be expected to generate their own leads and work to build the sales pipeline of the business. As the only salesperson, you will need to work with both new business and maintaining existing relationships with clients. There will be an expectation to visit client sites, when necessary.

If you are business development manager looking for a flexible position that offers a hybrid role and a lucrative earning potential with uncapped commission, apply today.

The Role:

• Drive new business to bolster the sales pipeline of the business
• Undertake account management and work to maintain existing customer relationships to encourage repeat business
• Carry out your own research to generate leads to follow
• Keep informed on the market and any new products, to keep the business at the forefront of the industry
• Travel to client sites nationwide, when necessary, to represent the business and advise on project needs

The Person:

• Experience in a business development manager role
• Experience in the AV Industry

Job reference: BBBH20279a

Key words: Business, Development, Manager, B2B, Audio, Live Performances, Birmingham, London, Midlands

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Reference: FM6902

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000

Location: Victoria, London

We have a awesome opportunity for a junior candidate with a passion in Graphic Design (specifically packaging) to join a hugely well known food and consumer brand. This role is a fusion of PA duties to the Founder with Creative responsibilities, graphic design and more! You might be getting involved with designing, branding, packaging, customer research and more!

You must be able to show a portfolio of your graphic design work and ideas in the interview. Please only apply if this is something you have and are proud of. Candidates must be confident with InDesign and Adobe suite, have an interest in Marketing and PR, copywriting etc.

This role will suit either a graduate or someone early on in their career, who is full of ideas. Due to the PA nature of the role, utmost organisation and attention to detail is required, along with confidence, resilience and being good with people. Utmost discretion is also required, given your proximity to the UHNW Founder, and his personal life.

You are joining a wonderful and successful company, with lots of opportunities to progress within the company.

The role is based 5 days a week in the offices in Victoria.

Bain and Gray is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

Bain and Gray specialise in administration and PA recruitment across London. Roles typically include Receptionists, Team Assistants, EAs, Office Managers and PAs across all industry sectors. We are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the high volume of applications. If you are already registered with us at Bain and Gray, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant directly.

Reference: FM6902

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000

Location: Victoria, London

We have a awesome opportunity for a junior candidate with a passion in Graphic Design (specifically packaging) to join a hugely well known food and consumer brand. This role is a fusion of PA duties to the Founder with Creative responsibilities, graphic design and more! You might be getting involved with designing, branding, packaging, customer research and more!

You must be able to show a portfolio of your graphic design work and ideas in the interview. Please only apply if this is something you have and are proud of. Candidates must be confident with InDesign and Adobe suite, have an interest in Marketing and PR, copywriting etc.

This role will suit either a graduate or someone early on in their career, who is full of ideas. Due to the PA nature of the role, utmost organisation and attention to detail is required, along with confidence, resilience and being good with people. Utmost discretion is also required, given your proximity to the UHNW Founder, and his personal life.

You are joining a wonderful and successful company, with lots of opportunities to progress within the company.

The role is based 5 days a week in the offices in Victoria.

Bain and Gray is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

Bain and Gray specialise in administration and PA recruitment across London. Roles typically include Receptionists, Team Assistants, EAs, Office Managers and PAs across all industry sectors. We are a boutique agency and as a result, are unable to respond individually to the high volume of applications. If you are already registered with us at Bain and Gray, please do not hesitate to contact your consultant directly.

Location:  Glasgow (On-site or Hybrid)

Type:  Internship – Unpaid

Duration:  3–6 months

Hours:  8 hours per week

Potential:  Opportunity to transition into a full-time paid role upon successful completion

We're looking for a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern  to join our creative team in Glasgow. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience designing print materials and packaging  for real client orders. You’ll work alongside our team to bring brand visions to life through professional, high-quality design, from concept to production-ready files.

This internship is ideal for someone with a passion for print, a strong eye for layout and typography, and a desire to grow within a creative, fast-paced environment.

• Delivering accurate, visually compelling designs for client packaging and print materials
• Meeting deadlines and managing feedback professionally
• Collaborating smoothly with clients and the internal team
• Taking creative initiative while maintaining brand consistency
• Developing a strong portfolio of client-ready work

• Design packaging, labels, menus, flyers, business cards, and other print materials for clients
• Prepare artwork for print production (including bleeds, crops, CMYK setup, etc.)
• Collaborate with the team on creative direction and client briefs
• Revise and update designs based on feedback
• Ensure all designs are aligned with brand guidelines and project goals
• Stay organised and manage multiple design tasks at once
• Assist with internal design tasks such as social graphics, mockups, and templates

• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Strong eye for layout, colour, and typography
• Understanding of basic print production standards and file setup
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and open to feedback
• Currently studying or recently completed a course in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
• Bonus: Experience designing for packaging or product labels

• Real-world experience designing for paying clients
• Mentorship and feedback from experienced designers
• A growing portfolio of professional print and packaging work
• Insight into working with creative briefs and print production processes
• The potential to move into a full-time paid role after the internship

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Digital Graphic Design Specialist to join our team at DK Household Brands. We are a premium housewares brand, with a portfolio of distinguished brands including Cole & Mason, Zyliss, Culinare, AdHoc, Ken Hom and Swissmar.

This newly created role will support the ecommerce and wider sales teams by developing high-performing digital assets across DK Household Brands’ six-brand portfolio. The goal is to transform existing high-quality photography into optimised ecommerce content that drives engagement and conversion across all key digital touchpoints.

This includes designing and delivering:

• Amazon image stacks
• Amazon A+ content
• Amazon Brand Store assets
• Direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce imagery
• Channel-specific image resizing and reformatting (e.g. for marketplaces like Kaufland, Bol, Walmart)
• Digital marketing creatives
• Email campaign visuals and banners

You’ll collaborate closely with ecommerce, marketing, and sales teams to ensure every asset meets brand standards, channel requirements, and commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and optimise digital assets for ecommerce platforms and marketplaces, with a focus on Amazon (image stacks, A+ content, Brand Stores).
• Adapt existing photography into high-converting imagery tailored to each channel and platform.
• Produce channel-specific versions of visual content for D2C websites, online retailers, and marketplaces.
• Design creative assets for digital marketing use, including paid media banners, email campaigns, and promotional content.
• Ensure all assets are aligned with brand guidelines while tailored for digital performance and user experience.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously across different brands, responding to seasonal and campaign-driven needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret briefs, understand commercial objectives, and deliver against key performance outcomes.
• Continuously explore and test new design approaches to improve performance and user engagement.

Knowledge & Skills required:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is essential.
• Experience designing assets for Amazon and other digital retail platforms, with an understanding of conversion levers and content standards.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce content best practices, particularly for marketplaces and mobile-first experiences.
• Excellent layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills - able to communicate value through imagery.
• Familiarity with requirements for resizing and formatting images across different digital platforms and devices.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of concurrent projects across multiple brands with competing timelines.
• Collaborative and communicative, with experience working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and ecommerce teams.

Additional requirements:

• A portfolio showcasing digital design work, ideally with examples of ecommerce or product-based content.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, adaptive environment where requirements may shift.
• Willingness to learn and stay current with digital trends, tools, and platform requirements.
• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or D2C ecommerce is an advantage.
• Knowledge of motion design or video tools (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects) is a plus, but not essential.

This is a full-time hybrid role based at our Farnborough office 3 days per week, and 2 days from home.  

If you want to join an innovative, growing business and really make a difference, apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We're looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Art and Graphic Design Tutor to join our vibrant team! If you're committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Gower, our prison education provider at HMP Parc, working as an Art and Graphic Design Tutor in the Young People's unit. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.

Who are Novus Gower?

At Novus Gower, we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. We have been supporting men, women and children of all ages and abilities within prison educational settings across England and Wales for decades. We operate numerous hubs across the United Kingdom, where our specialist teams are on hand to support Adults and Children to improve their employability prospects post-release.

Site Information

HMP Parc Prison is a Category B men's prison located in Bridgend, Wales. The prison accommodates individuals who have been convicted of various offenses requiring secure custody and rehabilitation. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

As a Tutor, you will develop and deliver high quality, learner focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with Novus Gower policies and procedure. You'll support learners and colleagues alike to ensure the best outcome for all who work within our sector. Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nuances of the individual role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold a teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Have experience of creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have experience of achieving of quality targets
• Have experience of producing accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload, and meet deadlines and targets
• Commit to positive teamworking

Benefits

As part of the Novus Gower family, colleagues benefit from an excellent package including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Safeguarding

Novus Gower is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Gower is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We work to support our Veterans in employment and are also proud holders of the Disability Confident employer award. If you have reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/09 /2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We're looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Art and Graphic Design Tutor to join our vibrant team! If you're committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Gower, our prison education provider at HMP Parc, working as an Art and Graphic Design Tutor in the Young People's unit. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40 hours per week.

Who are Novus Gower?

At Novus Gower, we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. We have been supporting men, women and children of all ages and abilities within prison educational settings across England and Wales for decades. We operate numerous hubs across the United Kingdom, where our specialist teams are on hand to support Adults and Children to improve their employability prospects post-release.

Site Information

HMP Parc Prison is a Category B men's prison located in Bridgend, Wales. The prison accommodates individuals who have been convicted of various offenses requiring secure custody and rehabilitation. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

As a Tutor, you will develop and deliver high quality, learner focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with Novus Gower policies and procedure. You'll support learners and colleagues alike to ensure the best outcome for all who work within our sector. Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nuances of the individual role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold a teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Have experience of creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have experience of achieving of quality targets
• Have experience of producing accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload, and meet deadlines and targets
• Commit to positive teamworking

Benefits

As part of the Novus Gower family, colleagues benefit from an excellent package including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Safeguarding

Novus Gower is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Gower is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We work to support our Veterans in employment and are also proud holders of the Disability Confident employer award. If you have reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/09 /2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

Design Director – 5-Month Contract - Immediate start required!

Mobile Telecoms - Reading - hybrid working

Are you a creative leader with a passion for innovative design?

Our client, a leading mobile telecoms company based in Reading, is looking for a talented Design Director to join their team for a 5-month contract . This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on high-impact design projects within a fast-paced industry.

As Design Director , you will oversee the entire creative process, leading a team of designers and ensuring the delivery of visually stunning and effective solutions. You’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to create cohesive, brand-aligned designs that truly resonate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the creative design process from concept to execution, ensuring innovative and impactful visual solutions.
• Develop, refine, and execute creative concepts that meet client objectives and adhere to brand standards.
• Collaborate closely with clients to deliver designs that align with their vision, while ensuring consistent and high-quality output across all projects.
• Maintain and uphold design standards across the board, ensuring consistency and quality in every project delivered.
• Mentor and inspire junior designers, providing guidance to help them develop their skills and reach their potential.
• Maintain fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Sketch .
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices to ensure that the creative work is always ahead of the curve.
• Confidently present creative concepts and designs to both clients and internal teams, incorporating feedback and evolving ideas where needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in advertising/brand with a solid understanding of creative strategy.
• Experience leading creative teams and managing complex design projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas and concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation , with the ability to push creative boundaries and stay ahead of design trends.
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Sketch .

If you’re ready to take the lead in a dynamic environment and drive exceptional design for a leading telecoms brand, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of telecoms design!