Graphic Designer

Kirklees College; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a Graphic Designer for temporary maternity cover. You'll collaborate with a marketing team to create high-quality graphics for campaigns and manage the college's branding. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in graphic design software. The role is based on-site, not remote, and offers various staff benefits.

Benefits

Mentoring scheme

Financial contributions for qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Qualifications

• Experience using a range of design software is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a graphics role is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce artwork for key recruitment campaigns in all formats.
• Protect the college brand and manage internal signage.
• Work closely with college teams on briefs.

Skills

Graphic design software skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work from briefs

Education

Appropriate degree in design

Job description

Graphic Designer (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Location: Huddersfield Waterfront

Salary: £26,852 per annum

Hours and weeks per year: 37 hrs / 52 weeks

Contract: Temporary maternity cover until February 27

Overview

At Kirklees College we are looking for a graphic designer to work alongside two other designers in the marketing and communications team. The role will be based at Huddersfield Waterfront and involves providing a high‑quality graphic service, producing external campaigns and supporting different teams across the college.

Key responsibilities

• Produce artwork for key recruitment campaigns in all formats including OOH advertising, prospectuses, and bespoke promotional materials/documents and marketing assets.
• Protect the college brand and manage internal posters, corporate documents and signage across the college.
• Work closely with college teams on briefs, maintaining creative flair and eye for detail.

Qualifications and experience

• Appropriate degree and experience using a range of design software.
• Demonstrated experience in a graphics role.
• Good communication skills and ability to work from briefs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Values and working environment

The role requires a commitment to Kirklees College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence. The graphics team is based in college, not remote.

Staff benefits and development

• Mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers.
• Employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Application information

Closing date: 26 November 2025 (may close early if high volume of suitable applications). Proposed interview date: Monday 8 December 2025.

To apply: Download and complete a Kirklees College Application Form and attach it to your application.

Contact: [email protected]

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.