Graphic Designer

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established college in the UK is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of the institution through impactful design across multiple channels. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content that resonates with audiences and supports student recruitment and community engagement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for visual storytelling, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with a diverse team. Join us in shaping futures and empowering our community!

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design or related field.
• Portfolio showcasing high quality design work across print and digital.

Responsibilities

• Produce impactful, on-brand creative across various formats.
• Lead visual storytelling and create digital content for campaigns.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Design

Photography

Time Management

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Close date 22/05/2025

Salary Business Support Points 18-21: £23,623 to £25,657 gross per annum

Make a difference. Shape our story. Apply today!

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for powerful visuals and meaningful design? Want to be part of something that genuinely changes lives?

At Blackburn College, we're on a mission to shape futures and empower our community, and we're looking for a talented Graphic Designer to help us bring that story to life across everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly team at one of the top three colleges in England, working across an ambitious multi-channel marketing strategy that spans further education, higher education, apprenticeships, and adult learning.

If you love a fast-paced environment, thrive on variety, and are brimming with creative energy, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Graphic Designer, you'll lead on producing impactful, on-brand creative across a wide range of formats, from prospectuses and social media content to signage and digital ad campaigns.

You'll be the go-to expert for visual storytelling, ensuring our messaging is not just seen, but remembered. Whether you're capturing student moments on camera, creating scroll-stopping digital content, or developing design solutions for campaigns and events, your work will help shape how our audiences see Blackburn College.

You'll work closely with colleagues across curriculum and the wider marketing teams, supporting everything from student recruitment to industry collaboration and alumni engagement.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an innovative and collaborative designer who is passionate about creative storytelling and making a visual impact. You will have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design or a related field.
• A portfolio that showcases high quality design work, flair, originality, and versatility across print and digital formats.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience preparing artwork for a range of channels, including print, web and social media.
• Experience in photography and image editing, with confidence behind a camera.
• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to your work, with a sharp eye for detail.
• A collaborative mindset – ready to work with staff across all areas of the College.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for College events as required.