Junior Designer

EMJ; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven company in Greater London is hiring a Junior Designer to support diverse design projects, including publications and digital content. You will gain experience by collaborating with a creative team while developing your skills in Adobe software and multimedia design. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, including flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should be creative, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

Benefits

Bupa medical cashback

Aviva private medical insurance

Bike to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Pension contributions

25 days holiday (plus additional days with service)

Company events and celebrations

Free breakfast and fresh fruit

Gym lunch break

Company clubs (running, football, board games, chess)

Qualifications

• Strong interest in digital and graphic design with a developing portfolio.
• Familiarity with design tools and layout skills for various content types.
• Eager to learn and grow skills in video editing and animation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in producing high-quality publication layouts.
• Support email campaign efforts, including newsletters and client communications.
• Manage and update content on websites to keep them current.
• Assist with video editing for short-form content.
• Design visuals for social media to promote publications.
• Collaborate with team members on creative projects.

Skills

Digital and graphic design

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

Video editing and animation

Understanding of design trends

Self-motivation and time management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

WordPress

Job description

Join Our Values-Driven Team

EMJ is a values-driven company, first and foremost. We’re looking for ambitious individuals who take ownership of their professional growth. If you’re goal-oriented and driven to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Read more about our values below.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an all‑round Junior Designer to join our growing team and create work you’ll be proud to showcase. From designing for our websites and journals to producing animations, videos, and infographics, you’ll have the chance to build a strong portfolio while shaping EMJ’s digital presence. If you’re passionate about design, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Who you are:

• Creative and Enthusiastic: you have a strong interest in digital and graphic design, with a developing portfolio that shows your creativity and passion for visual storytelling, especially in digital formats.
• Proficiency in Design Tools: you’re familiar with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Premiere), WordPress, and demonstrate layout skills for brochures, journals, or annual reports.
• Interest in Multimedia Design: you’re eager to learn and grow your skills in video editing, motion graphics, or animation. Experience or interest in 3D modelling (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a bonus.
• Trend‑Aware & Communicative: you are always abreast of the latest design trends and industry innovations.
• Self‑Motivated & Deadline‑Focused: you are self‑motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and are able to deliver projects on time in a fast‑paced environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support Publication Design: assist the team in producing high‑quality publication layouts and spreads across a variety of content types, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Email Campaign Support: help deliver email campaigns such as newsletters, client eBlasts, and publication launch emails.
• Website Content Management: upload and update content across our websites to keep them current and engaging.
• Video Editing Assistance: support the editing process for short‑form video content as needed.
• Social Media Design: contribute to the creation of social media visuals that highlight and promote our publications.
• Team Collaboration: work closely with team members to build a strong portfolio of creative, well‑executed projects.
• Cross‑Departmental Support: assist with occasional in‑house design projects for other departments when required.
• Proactive Creative Thinking: bring new ideas to the table and suggest ways to improve the design and presentation of our content for clients and audiences.

Key Information

• Salary: £30,000
• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon‑Fri
• Working pattern: Up to 2 days flexibility to work from home (5 days a week in the office during probation)
• Location: London / Moorgate office

To support your training and development during your initial three‑month probation, this period will be fully office‑based, five days a week.

What We Offer

• Enjoy Bupa medical cashback after passing probation and Aviva private medical insurance after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most.
• Our Bike to Work scheme helps you save money and stay active on your commute.
• Take a paid volunteering day each year to support a cause you’re passionate about.
• We offer pension contributions to help you build financial security.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!).
• From our legendary Summer Ball to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.
• Enjoy free breakfast and fresh fruit to keep you energized.
• Get the chance to attend amazing events in the Wembley box!
• Take advantage of a 1.5‑hour gym lunch and join company clubs, including running, football, board games, and chess.

At EMJ, we believe in…

• Taking care of your own: we all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard‑working, gold‑medal winners.
• Entire buy‑in: everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long‑term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.

Application process:

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange a telephone call. Following this there will be a 2‑stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ values.