Graphic Designer

Creative Lives in Progress; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned design firm in Leeds seeks an experienced graphic designer to create impactful branding and marketing materials. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in a creative agency, strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, and a collaborative mindset. The role involves assisting in design projects, managing time effectively, and engaging in various creative tasks across print and digital platforms. This position offers an inspiring work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days of holiday including bank holidays

Paid days off for medical needs

Flexible working options

Development and training prospects

4 additional paid leave days for volunteering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a creative agency.
• Understanding of how to manage time, prioritise tasks, and follow creative briefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the creative directors with the design of branding and marketing collateral.
• Design and type-set brochures, interactive reports, and presentation documents.
• Prepare designs for print and production.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software

Strong presentation skills

Team-player who can perform under pressure

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above

Relevant qualification in a creative discipline (Level 3)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Mailchimp

Klaviyo

WordPress

Squarespace

Job description

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Buttercrumble is a family-owned business that specialises in design for good ideas and good causes. Buttercrumble takes pride in delivering branding, illustration, and graphic design to a number of community-sensitive and young-at-heart organisations across the globe. Clients include Chester Zoo, Mamas & Papas, and Libraries Connected.

The designer will support the production of visual solutions for a diverse mix of public sector organisations, small businesses, and household names. The candidate must utilise Adobe’s creative software to design brochures, presentation documents, and marketing collateral to solve clients’ unique challenges.

As a family business, we’re looking for the right person to join our team, particularly someone who aligns with our company values of communication, collaboration and creativity. Candidates must be can‑do, team-players who are passionate about delivering an exceptional attention to detail across print and digital outputs. They must appreciate the impact of design and how it can achieve our clients’ commercial, funding, and social responsibility goals. They must also be alert to our clients’ deadlines and able to design under pressure.

We are looking for an experienced graphic designer with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a creative agency. It’s vital that you understand how to manage your time, prioritise tasks, receive feedback and follow creative briefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the creative directors with the design of branding and marketing collateral
• Design and type-set brochures, interactive reports, and presentation documents using Adobe InDesign
• Prepare designs (such as posters, packaging, and signage) for print and production
• Create relevant content for social media for Buttercrumble and our clients
• Design e‑shots and email newsletters using Mailchimp and Klaviyo
• Support with website design across no-code platforms such as WordPress and Squarespace
• Share mockups, rationale, and sketches to enliven and justify design solutions
• Ensure artwork is consistent, accurate and adheres to brand guidelines
• Present deliverables to clients via email and face‑to‑face meetings
• Liaise with the team to ensure deadlines are adhered to
• Interpret and apply feedback to the team’s designs

Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above
• Relevant qualification in a creative discipline (Level 3)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a creative in an agency environment

Preferred Skills

• An interest in marketing (to design social media graphics, brand literature and website content for Buttercrumble)
• Motion graphics and animation
• An understanding of project management tools like Trello and Toggl
• Experience working within the creative industries
• Full UK driving license

Personal Attributes

• Strong presentation skills
• Team‑player who can perform under pressure
• A genuine interest in business and the creative industries
• A growth‑mindset with a passion to solve problems
• Desire to support team members and other colleagues

What We Offer

You have the opportunity to make a large impact within the company. As a micro‑business, we love to nurture our relationships. We’d provide you with a varied, fulfilling role that allows you to be hands‑on. Join us to generate exciting ideas for our clients, where we bring their ideas to life.

• 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free parking
• Paid days off for medical needs and family welfare
• Flexible and hybrid
• Development and training prospects
• Additional 4 days paid leave to pursue volunteering or self‑development activities
• Experience in one of the UK’s leading sectors
• Inspiring work environment, complete with landscaped grounds and on‑site catering

Induction and Ongoing Training

Buttercrumble offers a range of training opportunities, specifically:

• An induction period (involving shadowing and small internal briefs) which all team members will be required to undertake and will assist settling into their new role.
• A personal development plan called Making Magic where team members regularly meet to develop relevant skills and acquire knowledge to underpin their current role and career aspirations.
• Plus, an annual review to assess past performance, predict the of work team members could be doing in the following year and future, and how best to develop and maximise contributions to Buttercrumble.
• Team members are also entitled to 4 development days per year to pursuit additional training, hobbies, or voluntary work.