Experienced Graphic Designer - Volunteer

REUSE Foundation; Worth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit environmental organization in Worth is seeking experienced graphic design volunteers to create impactful designs for campaigns aimed at reducing single-use plastic. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in visual design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to produce culturally relevant and high-quality designs across print and digital formats. Join a collaborative team and help shape the future of sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of professional design experience.
• Ability to interpret briefs and translate objectives into design solutions.
• Experience designing for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts for campaigns and materials.
• Create design systems and templates for brand assets.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective visual solutions.

Skills

Strong visual design skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Portfolio of design work

Job description

We seek experienced graphic design volunteers to help with all design aspects and enable us to build powerful campaigns that reach consumers, brands, and business leaders to help end single‑use plastic.

What difference will you make?

Volunteers at the REUSE Foundation play a crucial role in transforming how the world thinks about plastic. By contributing their time, skills, and energy, volunteers directly help shift the narrative and amplify reuse innovation, drive policy change, secure funding for change, and build public momentum.

Our campaigns

• Supporting reuse in low‑income communities in India
• Seeding reuse in the UK
• Tapping creativity of students to build powerful social media messages

What are we looking for?

Design & Creative Expertise

• Strong visual design skills across typography, layout, colour, and composition
• Ability to create clear, impactful designs for both print and digital formats
• Expertise in packaging and label design, including small‑format, high‑legibility layouts
• Ability to conceptualise and develop brand identity systems
• Strong illustration or iconography skills

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience producing print‑ready artwork and understanding of print production processes
• Knowledge of colour models (CMYK/RGB), dielines, bleeds, and file optimisation
• Ability to create digital assets for social media, web, and mobile platforms
• Familiarity with brand guideline development

Communication & Collaboration

• Ability to interpret briefs and translate strategic objectives into design solutions
• Strong communication skills to explain design decisions clearly
• Openness to feedback and iterative design processes
• Ability to work with non‑design teams (marketing, programme, field teams)

Project & Workflow Skills

• Strong time management and deadline discipline
• Ability to manage multiple design assets or sub‑projects in parallel
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed

Relevant Experience

• 3–7+ years of professional design experience (or strong equivalent portfolio)
• Previous experience working with brands in FMCG, household products, social impact, or retail
• Proven portfolio of packaging, label, or product design projects
• Experience designing for diverse or rural consumer audiences (a plus)
• Experience adapting designs for multiple languages or regional contexts
• Familiarity with sustainability‑focused or social impact organisations (a bonus)

Portfolio Expectations

• Clean, professional execution of packaging or product labels
• Ability to bring a brand personality to life visually
• Versatility examples across digital and print
• Clear explanation of design process and rationale

What will you be doing?

As an experienced Graphic Designer, you will play a central role in shaping the visual identity and communication materials for our organisation. You will translate concepts into compelling, high‑quality designs that work across digital and print formats, ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong brand alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts and final artwork for campaigns, packaging, social media, and promotional materials.
• Create design systems, templates, and brand assets that can be used consistently across multiple touchpoints.
• Adapt design ideas into production‑ready files for print (including packaging, labels, and signage) and digital use.
• Collaborate with the communications and programme teams to understand objectives and translate them into effective visual solutions.
• Ensure all creative outputs maintain brand coherence and meet quality standards, while also being suitable for local cultural contexts.
• Work within project timelines, prioritising tasks and managing feedback efficiently.

Deliverables May Include

• Final label and packaging designs suitable for print production
• Brand identity assets (logos, colour palettes, typography, iconography)
• Social media graphics and campaign kits
• Visual guidelines or style sheets
• Adaptations or refinements of existing creative assets
• Print‑ready artwork files and digital‑optimised formats

About Our Organisation / Team Structure

You will work closely with a small, collaborative team that includes programme leads, communications specialists, and field partners. Decision‑making is fast, and the designer plays an influential role in shaping how our work is represented publicly. While you will receive clear briefs and strategic direction, you will have creative autonomy to propose ideas and guide the visual approach.

Key Priorities

• Producing visually striking, culturally relevant, and easy‑to‑understand designs
• Ensuring brand consistency across all applications
• Delivering high‑quality artwork within agreed timeframes
• Contributing creative insight that elevates our messaging and impact