Graphic Designer

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days rising to 30 days

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Cardiff Met is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team. Help bring our brand to life through innovative visual communications across print, digital and exhibitions, supporting prospective students, staff and partners.

You will manage projects from concept to delivery, work on bilingual materials including Welsh language standards, and enjoy a hybrid working pattern with at least one day on campus.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of print and digital design work.
• Ability to deliver creative solutions on tight deadlines.
• Experience creating bilingual materials and understanding Welsh language standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the creative delivery and development of the University's brand across print, exhibitions and digital outputs.
• Manage creative projects from concept to completion, delivering innovative solutions that align with brand and campaign objectives.
• Provide expert design advice and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the University.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand identity

Layout design

Typography

Portfolio

Tools

QuarkXPress 2026

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

At Cardiff Met, our brand is shaped by creativity, innovation and people. We're looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team, helping us bring our brand to life through innovative and engaging visual communications.

You’ll play an important role in shaping how Cardiff Met is seen by prospective students, staff, partners and wider audiences. From global marketing campaigns and prospectuses to digital assets, exhibitions and signage, your creativity will help tell our story and strengthen our visual identity. You’ll be empowered to develop fresh ideas, work on a diverse range of projects and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our brand.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Supporting the creative delivery and ongoing development of the University’s brand across print, exhibitions and digital outputs.
• Managing creative projects from concept to completion, delivering innovative solutions that align with brand and campaign objectives.
• Building trusted relationships with colleagues across the University, providing expert design advice and a responsive in-house creative service.
• Ensuring creative outputs reflect inclusivity, diversity and accessibility, while meeting bilingual and brand standards.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with at least one day per week on campus and flexibility to work from home or the office on the remaining days.

What you’ll bring

You'll be a creative and technically skilled designer with substantial professional experience in a marketing, communications or design environment. Supported by a strong portfolio of recent commercial graphic, print and digital design work, you'll have expertise in creating engaging print and digital communications, preparing artwork for professional print and delivering high-quality design solutions to tight deadlines.

Additionally, you'll:

• Demonstrate advanced skills in industry software such as QuarkXPress 2026, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat within a Mac OS environment.
• Understand the effective and appropriate use of imagery and illustration, including copyright, licensing and legal considerations.
• Have experience creating bilingual materials along with an understanding or appreciation of Welsh language standards.
• Possess strong typographic, layout and visual design skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Be an effective communicator who can build productive relationships and work confidently with stakeholders.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Why Work Here?

We invite you to join our collaborative community!

Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.

Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?

Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.