Graphic Designer

We’re looking for a confident, creative, and highly organised Graphic Designer to join our lovely Communications and Marketing team.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on a variety of exciting design projects - from developing brand visuals and advertising assets to creating impactful marketing campaigns that connect with our diverse student audience. With a solid background in both digital and print design, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we communicate across all channels.

Life at Warwick Students’ Union is fast-paced and varied, so no two days will look the same. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team and support our new Junior Designer to produce everything from posters and signage to digital assets for social media, advertising screens, and our website, helping ensure consistent, high-quality creative outputs across the board.

What’s on offer:

Salary: From £28,585 to £31,973 per annum, plus excellent benefits including holidays and contributory pension scheme

Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week working from Monday (8:30-4:30) to Friday (8:30-3:30). Some evening or weekend work will be required from time to time and will be agreed in advance.

Location: Hybrid working - 3 days (Monday, Tuesday + one other day) based at Warwick Students’ Union, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL, 2 days working from home to be agreed. This will be subject to change depending on the needs of the business. Occasional off-site work is required.

Closing Date: Friday, 2^nd May at 09:00

Interview Date: Monday, 19^th May and Tuesday 20^th May 2025

Benefits: 20 days holiday plus no less than a total of 15 days at Christmas, Easter, New Year, May Day, Spring and Late Summer bank holidays or days in lieu thereof, a dedicated wellbeing programme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, substantial pension scheme and salary extras. 

Who are we?
Warwick Students’ Union is a unique blend of business, charity, and membership organisation – and an incredibly vibrant place to work.

We’re proudly independent and professionally run, but what sets us apart is our purpose: empowering students to lead, inspire change, and unlock their full potential. Our passionate and talented team work alongside elected student leaders to drive real impact and create unforgettable experiences.

Part of a national network of over 550 Students’ Unions, with over 25,000 members, more than 250 societies, 70 sports clubs, and hundreds of elected reps, we’re one of the most dynamic and exciting students’ unions in the UK.

What’s the job?
Working closely with the Communications and Marketing team and reporting to the Communications and Marketing Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing design support across the whole of the Students’ Union.

You'll work on a wide variety of exciting projects, developing visual content across both print and digital platforms. From eye-catching logos and publications to posters, flyers, social media graphics, web banners, digital screens, and promotional items - you'll be at the heart of how we visually connect with our student community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing innovative solutions from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with our brand guidelines
• Providing graphic design support across the Students’ Union using Adobe CC packages
• Creating new designs and updating existing artwork for both print and digital platforms
• Keeping your manager updated on project progress through clear and effective communication
• Supervising and coaching our part-time Junior Designer

Who you are:
A creative all-rounder who knows how to take a brief and run with it - from the spark of an idea to a polished final design. You’ve got a great eye for detail, a good head for brand consistency, and you understand how to make visuals that don’t just look great but really work.

You bring energy, fresh ideas, and love working as part of a collaborative team. Whether it’s shaping a campaign or juggling multiple design requests, you love a challenge and thrive in a busy, fast moving environment.

You’ll also supervise our Junior Designer - offering guidance, sharing your skills, and helping them develop. We’re looking for someone who’s not just a great designer, but also a team player and mentor.

If you’ve got creative flair, commercial awareness, and a passion for design across print and digital, this is your chance to shine in a fun, supportive, and a genuinely rewarding setting.

Why apply?
We’re the opposite of corporate. At Warwick SU, you’ll join a team of passionate individuals who genuinely care about making a difference in a vibrant, unconventional environment. Every day brings something new, and your work will have real impact.

In return for your energy and expertise, we offer:

• A competitive salary for the non-profit sector
• A contributory defined contribution pension scheme
• An excellent holiday allowance
• High-quality equipment to support your creativity (MacBook & high-res monitor)
• Ongoing professional development tailored to your role
• Opportunities to get involved beyond the day job - First Aid Training, colleague committees, and ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions are just the beginning

You'll be right at the heart of student life, surrounded by the buzz and excitement that comes from working in a fast-paced, student-focused organisation.

We’re proudly committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities—regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. If you share our values and want to make a difference, you’ll fit right in.

Think you’re the one we’re looking for? We’d love to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Communications and Marketing Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Junior Designer (Supervision & Support)  

MAIN PURPOSE FOR JOB: To deliver creative and effective graphic design support across Warwick SU, producing promotional materials for a wide range of services and campaigns across digital and print platforms..

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Communications and Marketing team, Digital Applications Manager, Communications & Marketing Director, Student Officers, and wider SU staff..

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create engaging, high-quality artwork using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
• Develop creative concepts from initial brief, ideation and iterations through to final delivery, maintaining brand consistency.
• Supervise and mentor our part-time Junior Designer, helping to develop their skills and maintain quality output.
• Design assets for a variety of materials including publications, posters, adverts, flyers, web and social media content.
• Collaborate with teams across the SU to interpret briefs, contribute ideas, and deliver effective campaigns.
• Respond constructively to feedback, suggesting or applying changes as needed.
• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure artwork meets print specifications.
• Support the development of animated digital content using Adobe Animate (or willingness to learn).
• Work within brand guidelines across all SU services and venues.
• Arrange and manage internal and external printing as needed.
• Assist with digital design for the SU website and HTML email templates.
• Use Asana to manage workflow and keep stakeholders updated.
• Prioritise tasks for yourself and the Junior Designer in collaboration with your line manager.
• Engage in personal development through regular 1:1s, training, and team meetings.
• Keep up to date with design trends and industry developments.
• Maintain printers and equipment in the SU print room.
• Support the SU’s sustainability and ethical values in your work

EXPECTED STANDARDS

• Deliver high-quality, accurate and engaging work with excellent attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and professionally - visually and verbally.
• Maintain excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Prioritise multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Take initiative and work independently while being a strong team player and mentor.
• Show a genuine interest in SU activities and campaigns.
• Actively uphold the SU’s values and commitment to equality, sustainability, and positive student experiences

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an in-house, agency, or freelance design role.
• A strong, diverse portfolio demonstrating marketing and promotional design across print and digital.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic/Digital Design or related subject.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
• Creative, adaptable, and open to feedback.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of social media design and marketing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and collaborate across teams.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

DESIRABLE SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in Higher Education or Students’ Unions.
• Skills in animation, illustration, photography, or video editing.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana.
• Previous supervisory skills.