43 Visual Communication Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Description
Purpose:
This is a mid-level creative role within the Marketing department, supporting the delivery of high-quality design outputs across campaigns, digital platforms, partnerships, and properties. Reporting into the Senior Graphic Design Manager, the Graphic Design Manager will contribute to the development of the edyn visual identity across Locke, Cove and future brands, while ensuring consistent, impactful design execution across all guest and brand-facing channels.

Location & Hours -
Based at our London offices 5 days per week, with core hours of hour working week). Flexibility required to travel across the UK and Ireland, depending on business needs.

Responsible to:
Senior Graphic Design Manager

Duties And Responsibilities
Creative Execution

• Design and deliver digital assets for use across social media, email, websites, and online advertising.
• Produce printed materials such as signage, brochures, menus, and event collateral.
• Assist with development of on-property visuals and brand activations.
• Support video editing and motion graphics where relevant.

Visual Consistency & Collaboration

• Ensure all outputs align with the visual identity of Locke, Cove, and the wider edyn brand world.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Graphic Design Manager on day-to-day briefs and long-term initiatives.
• Partner with the wider Marketing team to create integrated visual content.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy and attention to detail across all formats.

Organisation & Workflow

• Maintain and organise asset libraries and brand templates.
• Manage multiple briefs simultaneously and deliver on time.
• Take feedback constructively and implement design iterations efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Skills
Core Skills

• A strong design portfolio demonstrating versatility, creativity and attention to detail.
• Confident Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects).
• Fluency in video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Familiarity with AI tools that support creative workflow.
• Highly collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional in-house or agency environment (freelance-only background not suitable).
• Experience in hospitality, lifestyle, travel or creative sectors is preferred.

Are you a bright graduate about to take that important first step in your career? And are you looking for an opportunity in which you can build your skillset, contribute to key projects for the business, and gain experience in graphic design?

At Global Water Intelligence (GWI) we are looking for a creative and organised intern to work closely with our design team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in the design of digital and print materials, including reports, social media graphics, presentations, and marketing assets
• Supporting the creative team with layout design, image sourcing, and brand consistency
• Preparing files for both digital and print production
• Bringing fresh ideas to brainstorms and contributing to creative projects

What We're Looking For

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Graphic Design (or a related field)
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Strong eye for layout, typography, and visual storytelling
• Some experience in data visualisation - creating charts and maps
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
• A collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm to learn and contribute

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience across a wide range of design projects
• Experience in data visualisation
• Mentorship and feedback from an experienced design team
• A hybrid work setup to balance collaboration and focus time
• The chance to build a portfolio of published work

About Global Water Intelligence
Global Water Intelligence (GWI) is the leading publisher and events organiser serving the international water industry. We are based in Central Oxford, with close access to various public transport (walking distance from the train / bus stations).

It is an exciting time to work at GWI. We are transforming the way that we do business and the service we offer to our clients, and we understand that investing in and nurturing great people is key to our future success – and to your future success too. GWI offers bright people with great potential a rare opportunity to grow and accelerate their career within the organisation. Many of our managers and leadership team have climbed the ladder within GWI because we make sure we are always getting the best out of the people we have. When we find the right people, we make it our business to keep them.

To Apply
Please email a CV, portfolio or samples of your work along with a short cover note to

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2025.

The Role

We are looking for a creative and reliable Freelance Graphic Designer to support our projects on a per-project basis. You'll collaborate closely with our team to bring ideas to life through bold, engaging, and meaningful design. Your work will help elevate our brand and amplify our mission to empower the next generation.

Vision

A world where work and money are globally accessible for every young person.

Purpose

To help millions of young people make the flip by giving them the tools, advice and connections to make confident choices about their future.

Why? Because talent is everywhere but opportunity isn't, and the system prevents too many from thriving.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and produce high-quality graphics across digital and print formats.
• Design for campaigns, social media, brand collateral, pitch decks, and event materials.
• Work collaboratively with the marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Translate ideas and briefs into visuals that connect with young people and business leaders alike.
• Manage multiple projects with clear communication and timely delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a freelance or in-house graphic designer (portfolio required).
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or equivalent tools.
• Ability to create clean, impactful, and versatile designs tailored to different audiences.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, and layout principles.
• Comfortable working independently while responding to feedback and direction.
• Bonus: Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or web design.

What We're Looking For

• A designer who shares our passion for youth empowerment and wants to contribute to meaningful work.
• Someone adaptable, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• A creative thinker who can balance originality with clear business objectives.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: £250.00 per day

Work Location: Remote

Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Salary: Within the range £27,697 - £30,811 per annum (pro rata)

Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time

Location:

York, York

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Job reference 117

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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK's fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Graphic Design Officer.

In this creative role, you'll use Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-impact publications, signage, interpretation materials, and promotional graphics. As well as supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, you will be creating materials for other Wildlife Trusts and external clients.

You will need sharp graphic design skills, and the ability to apply brand guidelines across all materials. On top of this, you will effectively manage client relationships to maintain the reputation of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Design Studio.

If you thrive in a fast-paced design environment and love taking initiative, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a difference for wildlife.

About Americans United?

Americans United for Separation of Church and State is a nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure freedom of religion, including the right to believe or not believe, for all of us. Founded in 1947, Americans United is a diverse and dynamic organization composed of people from all walks of life: lawyers and lobbyists, students and activists, religious leaders and impassioned Americans. AU includes people of faith and people who don't profess any particular faith. It is a community that welcomes people of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities. Because we work on a wide variety of issues with many different communities, we value what diversity and diverse perspectives bring to our work?

Position Summary

The Graphic Design Manager reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and creates unique brand-centric visual and video for all of AU's social media channels, marketing campaigns, events, and more, in order to engage and inspire a new generation of supporters and raise the visibility of AU and the issue to the national stage.

This is a full-time, exempt position. This position is a union role; it is included in the bargaining unit represented by AU Collective in connection with SEIU Local 500.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities?

Supports AU by creating print, digital and video assets to support AU's brand via multiple campaign types. Including, national digital and print ad campaigns, website graphics, in-person event collateral, and organic social media.

Support AU's social media by developing creative campaigns for social media graphics and videos.

Work with the Communications team to develop consistent, innovative design for organizational marketing and branding materials. These include, but are not limited to, logos, event collateral, brochures, annual reports, advertisements, promotional premiums.

Steward AU's brand guide through all creative projects

Produce high quality videos to showcase AU's work to stakeholders, members, and the public

Manage photos from events, site visits, etc.; edit photos as needed; research stock photography options as needed.

General updates of all templated and collateral materials for teams across the organization.

Help maintain design processes, traffic systems and production timelines.

Maintain library of all creative assets including: graphics, video, photos and other materials.

Stay up-to-date on design trends and apply them as needed to AU's creative work

Skills And Experience

• Research shows candidates from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for positions when they don't meet 100% of listed requirements; please consider applying even if you don't match 100% of these criteria.

Bachelor degree in fine arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field from an accredited design institution, or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience in both graphic design and video editing.

Experience working with an advocacy organization or political campaign is preferred.

Interest in church-state separation, religious freedom, and knowledge of issues relating to these constitutional principles.

Proficient using Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects required.

Fluency in Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with ClickUp project management software preferred but not required.

General understanding of printing methods and print production.

Proven skills in typography, layout, and branding; enthusiasm for new design trends and resources.

Familiarity with digital platforms, including the most up-to-date digital trends and user and social media best practices.

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS a plus.

Ability to take complex policy/legal issues and convert them into unique, creative and compelling visual content.

Highly organized with a proven ability to project manage and deliver polished products on tight timelines.

Writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Ability to work across departments, fielding and triaging design projects from all.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This is a remote position that primarily involves working from a home office. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing tools. It requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally move about within the workspace.

Compensation and Benefits?

The salary range for this position is $76,500 - $93,850 commensurate with experience. The successful candidate's placement within that range will be consistent with AU's compensation framework, which is based on years of related experience. Employees who reside in higher-cost areas, including the Washington, DC metro area, receive a locality pay adjustment. For more information on AU's compensation framework, see here.

Americans United offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for health care, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) with match, and commuter subsidy?

Equal Opportunity Employer?

AU is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation for a disability to apply to this position, please let us know by emailing

Application Information

We will only be accepting applications from candidates in the following states: CA, DC, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WY.

Job Advert

Commitment: Flexible, approximately 7 hours per week

Role Summary

Mast Cell Action is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Volunteer Graphics Support Coordinator to assist with designing engaging and visually compelling graphics for our social media platforms and art work our resources in Canva. This role plays a key part in helping us raise awareness about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and fostering a sense of community. We are looking for someone who is experienced in the workplace and can work on their own initiative within design guidelines provided by Mast Cell Action.

Key Responsibilities

• Art working of our resources to produce visually appealing leaflet, hand-outs and resource packs within Mast Cell Action design guidelines.
• Design, formatting and layout of leaflets, flyers and information packs, including digital and printed versions.
• Design graphics for social media posts, stories, and campaigns in line with the Mast Cell Action branding guidelines.
• Collaborate with the social media team to understand content needs and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Support the development of visuals for ongoing campaigns, such as "MCAS is." and "Please Don't Test Me."
• Create eye-catching visuals for announcements, events, and educational content.
• Maintain and organise a library of graphics for easy future access and use in Canva.

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, or similar), Must be willing to use Canva for art working resources.
• A keen eye for design, colour, and typography.
• Ability to interpret and work within brand guidelines.
• Strong ability in design layout and formatting skills, especially for printed materials. Proficient at arranging text and images into a page in a visually appealing, readable and accessible format.
• Ability to interpret briefs and translate them into creative designs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Passion for raising awareness and supporting communities affected by health challenges (knowledge of MCAS is a plus but not required).

What We Offer

• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing charity.
• An opportunity to enhance your design portfolio.
• Flexible volunteer hours that fit your schedule.
• Support and guidance from a dedicated team passionate about our cause.

Vacancy:

Graphic Design Assistant (Communications )

Location:

60% in office, Hybrid, Soho London

Contract:

Full Time

Salary:

£27,007.50 per annum gross + 29 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, 8% Pension contribution from employer, Discounted food and drink from members' club, Access to members' screening

Description:

Graphic Design Assistant, London W1, £7,007.50 per annum

Our opportunity:

BAFTA is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Design Assistant to join and support the delivery-chain of creative brand output and assets across all our activity – from our world-renowned Awards and talent development programmes to our HQ at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. You will work closely with and be task-managed by the Graphic Designer to ensure smooth delivery of outstanding design work that engages our audiences and promotes our work as a leading arts charity and membership organisation for the film, games and TV industries.

Acting as the key link between the small in-house design team, design agency, internal and external stakeholders and external suppliers, the role ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest creative standard. The position combines elements of project management, client liaison and administrative tasks, enabling designers to focus on creative output while ensuring smooth workflows and efficient use of resources.

This exciting, varied role offers the opportunity for someone who's organised and motivated to work on the delivery of interesting and fast-moving design projects with a high-profile brand.

How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience

• A salary of £2 007.50 per year
• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Pension - 8% contributory pension
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Long-term sickness insurance
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Who you are?

• You'll have excellent computer skills including (at a minimum) Word and Excel and experience of database packages.
• You'll have basic knowlege on production paperwork and some experience within live production
• Highly organised and self-motivated with an excellent eye for detail.
• Passionate about the screen arts, specifically the film industry.
• Able to process a lot of information and data quickly and accurately.
• An excellent team player, with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible, and able to work on multiple projects at once.
• Experience in software for graphic design, web/digital design and image manipulation

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please apply via the link below and include a CV with cover letter which in no more than 500 words explains why you think you are suitable for this position, what skills you have to be successful in this role.

About Us:

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA isa leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA's Purpose:

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA's Mission:

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA's Vision:

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey . All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch:

Date Posted:

25 Sep 2025

Supporting Documents:

Graphic Design Assistant Job Description

London – Full-Time / Onsite

Who Are Jewells?

We're redefining casual luxury in the jewellery world, blending modern, trend-driven design with premium craftsmanship. Headquartered in London, we cater to the style-conscious consumer who values timeless style and sustainability. As a fast-growing global brand launched in early 2025, we're on an exciting journey of expansion.

We're looking for an ambitious Lead Graphic Designer, somebody enthusiastic and ready to lead creative projects across all areas of the business. This is a fast-paced, fast-growing company and you will be responsible for our creative output, reporting to the Content Manager.

You must have experience in marketing and brand design with a digital and social-first mindset. Also, comfortable managing another designer in a fast-paced, reactive, busy e-commerce environment and used to managing multiple projects through from conception to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the creative tone and advance the visual aesthetic for the brand across all channels
• Hands on with the creation of design assets; this could be everything from paid Ads to packaging
• Liaise closely with Brand, Marketing, Retail & Ecom teams to manage briefs, priorities, approvals and deadlines and look after the daily/weekly plan of the creative team
• Manage the growth of a junior Designer and overseeing their output

Skills and qualities:

• Extensive design experience within fashion/beauty, jewellery experience advantageous
• PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Office, Google Docs. Premiere Pro/Xd/Sketch a bonus.
• Ability to work with multiple departments to ensure high quality output
• Ability to work at pace is pivotal to this role as a fast-growing start-up environment; your day will be diverse, and you'll be joining a team that works collaboratively to get things done

Why Us?

• Be part of a rapidly expanding global brand redefining luxury jewellery.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of passionate individuals.
• Shape the future of a brand committed to sustainability, craftsmanship, and style.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

At Jewells, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.