Graphic Designer

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Ampthill is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their team. The role offers a hybrid working pattern, with onsite days on Monday and Tuesday, and involves using creative expertise in graphic design and multimedia content to deliver engaging visual communications. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and experience in B2B design, proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, and possess excellent time management skills. Join us to contribute to creative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a B2B Graphic Design or Multimedia Design role.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud across graphic and visual media disciplines.
• Ability to work confidently within company brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create visually compelling designs that communicate ideas and brand vision.
• Capture high-quality imagery and video using photography and multimedia equipment.
• Plan and produce video content, including storyboarding and editing.
• Ensure all creative outputs align with brand guidelines.

Skills

B2B Graphic Design or Multimedia Design experience

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Photography and video editing skills

Time management skills

Ability to interpret creative briefs

Tools

Digital cameras

Job description

We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a four-day working week (Monday–Thursday) alongside hybrid working. Onsite days are Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday worked from home, subject to business needs.

As our Graphic Designer, you’ll use your creative expertise across graphic design, photography, videography and multimedia content to deliver engaging visual communications, with a particular focus on social media and digital channels.

You’ll be a proactive self-starter and visual storyteller, able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to translate ideas into high-quality creative outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Combine art and technology to create visually compelling designs that communicate ideas, information and brand vision
• Capture high-quality imagery and video using photography, videography and multimedia equipment
• Plan and produce video content, including storyboarding, scripting, filming, editing, music and visual effects
• Support visual communications for employee, programme, customer and community events, including branded deliverables and giveaways
• Develop, maintain and support the visual elements of print and digital publications
• Carry out quality assurance on all visual communications deliverables
• Ensure all creative outputs align with Lockheed Martin brand guidelines and line manager direction
• Coordinate with external vendors for printing, mounting and distribution of materials
• Maintain digital and print signage across the site
• Provide graphic support for web and digital artwork as required
• Support reproduction and printing processes using in-house resources or external suppliers

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in a B2B Graphic Design or Multimedia Design role
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud across graphic and visual media disciplines
• Experience using digital cameras for still and video capture
• Knowledge of studio and location lighting and audio
• Strong photography and video editing skills
• Ability to work confidently within company brand guidelines
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate direction into innovative design solutions
• Solid understanding of design fundamentals, including typography, composition, hierarchy and iconography
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience engaging with managers, peers and customers to build positive working relationships
• A portfolio is essential – please include a link in your CV or Cover Letter

Desired skills

• Experience working in defence, aerospace, engineering, technology, or related industry sector

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week