Brand Designer

The University of Law; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in the UK is seeking a Brand Designer for a 12-month contract to enhance its brand through creative campaigns. The role involves designing a range of marketing materials and collaborating with senior designers. Candidates should have a design degree and experience in a similar role. The position offers a starting salary of £35,250, along with generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave and a private medical scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Student Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a design role, capable of producing high-quality creative work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce creative work for digital brand campaigns and ads.
• Support Senior Designers in production of final artwork.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and reflect brand values.

Skills

Experience within an inhouse design function or a design role within an agency

Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects

Ability to produce unique design concepts

Knowledge of design standards and brand guidelines

Experience producing online and offline digital assets

Education

Design / creative degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

After Effects

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Brand Designer to join us on a 12-month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

You will join our talented design studio who are responsible for building The University of Law brand name and reputation through creative brand campaigns and producing all forms of design collateral for key brand marketing materials, content marketing, events, alumni relations, our social media channels and our website. Our team work collaboratively to ensure ULaw stands out amongst our competition.

As our Brand Designer you will provide a design resource working across multiple design disciplines from concept through to production, in line with brand guidelines and to cost and time deadlines. You will have the opportunity to work on some exciting creative campaigns and to produce market-leading designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce creative work for a range of purposes including digital brand campaigns, animated social media ads, out of home ads, brochures, magazines, online ad banners, posters, flyers, email templates, large format print and other creative work to the highest standard.
• Support the Senior Designers with implementing creative ideas into production of final artwork, where necessary.
• Respond to design briefs ensuring that projects are completed within schedule and reflect brand values.
• Communicate with stakeholders so all parties are kept up to date on progress and delivery, producing production schedules where necessary.
• Where required, support photographic and video shoots

Is this you?

• Experience within an inhouse design function or a design role within an agency
• A design / creative degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience producing online and offline digital assets and printed collateral.
• Proven knowledge of design standards, working practices and working to brand guidelines.
• The ability to produce unique design concepts for new campaigns as well as the expertise to develop artwork from Senior Designers creative.
• Experience in InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects (expert), Acrobat, Illustrator, Express, and Animate.

When making your application please include a PDF or link to your online portfolio on the personal statement section of the application form.

Closing date for applications is 22 September 2025

Why join us?

Along with a starting salary of £35,250 per annum, you’ll enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact [e-mail].

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. If in doubt please visit GOV.UK for the Employers\' right to work checklist.

Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.