Graphic Designer

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a talented graphic designer to join our in-house Design team. You will create standout print and digital work for day-to-day marketing activity and high-profile brand campaigns, helping shape the visual identity of the university across channels.

You’ll have strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and experience delivering impactful design for print and digital channels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a design role (agency or in-house).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital design work.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Curious, proactive and keen to develop your craft.
• Bonus: experience with thebrief.ai (Creatopy), Miro, Jira or Float; accessibility standards in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Create print and digital design for marketing campaigns.
• Support brand campaigns and visual identity across channels.
• Collaborate with the Design team to deliver high-quality outputs.

Skills

Creativity

Time management

Communication

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Are you a talented graphic designer with a passion for creating standout work across print and digital?

We're looking for a creative, organised and ambitious designer to join our growing Design team. You'll work on everything from day-to-day marketing activity to high-profile brand campaigns, helping shape the visual identity of one of the UK's leading universities.

You’ll have strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and experience delivering impactful design work for a variety of print and digital channels.

About You

• Previous experience in a design role (agency or in-house)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your best print and digital design work
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working with others, but can also work independently
• Curious, proactive and always looking to develop your craft
• Bonus if you have experience working in thebrief.ai (Creatopy), Miro, Jira or Float or designing to public sector accessibility standards

Why Manchester Met?

• Excellent work-life balance
• Competitive annual leave, plus discretionary Christmas closure
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid-working (2 days a week on-site at our All Saints Campus)
• A supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Be part of an ambitious in-house Creative Services team creating award-winning work for the Modern University of the Year 2026

Interviews due to take place 8-10 or 15-17 September.

For informal queries about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Further Information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.

Documents

• Graphic Designer (G6) April 25.pdf (69.99 KB)
• Candidate Pack.pdf (9.15 MB)