Integrated Designer - Exhibitions & Digital Campaigns

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Christmas closure

Purple Place discount platform

Job summary

The Whitworth, part of the University of Manchester, is seeking a motivated Designer to create high‑quality visual design for exhibitions, programmes and communications across print and digital platforms. The role supports marketing campaigns, digital content and audience engagement by producing compelling assets that reflect the Whitworth’s identity and brand guidelines.

You will collaborate with curatorial, programming and engagement teams to interpret briefs and deliver effective design

Qualifications

• Strong design skills across print and digital.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to interpret briefs and translate into visuals.
• Experience in cultural/arts environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative design solutions for exhibition campaigns, digital content, social media, print collateral and promotional materials.
• Prepare artwork for print and digital production, ensuring files meet technical specifications and brand standards.
• Design visual assets that support storytelling and audience engagement across multiple platforms.
• Support the delivery of exhibition and programme campaigns by producing design assets for web, email, social media and print.
• Work with colleagues across curatorial, programming and engagement teams to interpret briefs and deliver effective design solutions.

Skills

Visual design

Typography

Layout

Brand guidelines

Brief interpretation

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Whitworth, part of the University of Manchester, is seeking a motivated Designer to create high‑quality visual design for exhibitions, programmes and communications across print and digital platforms. The role supports marketing campaigns, digital content and audience engagement by producing compelling assets that reflect the Whitworth’s identity and brand guidelines.

You will collaborate with curatorial, programming and engagement teams to interpret briefs and deliver effective design