Junior Graphic Designer

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team in Manchester. The role involves developing high-quality, brand-aligned designs across various platforms while collaborating closely with experienced designers to elevate visual communications. This position presents a fantastic opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on creativity and teamwork.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud platforms (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Energetic and passionate attitude towards design.
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Help develop powerful creative concepts in response to client briefs.
• Deliver high-quality creative designs for print, web, and social media.
• Ensure output is subject to quality control before sharing with clients.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Creative flair

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Degree-level qualification in graphic design (or similar)

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail? We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic creative team, where you’ll play a key role in bringing ideas to life across print, digital, and social media platforms.

In this role, you’ll support the development of high-quality, brand-aligned visual content for a variety of campaigns and projects across the UK & Ireland. Working closely with senior designers and the Head of Creative Services, you’ll gain hands-on experience in concept development, design execution, and brand management. You’ll also provide guidance to colleagues on brand compliance, helping to maintain consistency and elevate the visual identity of our communications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented designer to grow their skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity and innovation are celebrated.

If you’d like to apply, please attach your portfolio along with your CV.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

Creative solutions (90%)

• Help to develop powerful creative concepts in response to client briefs, working with the creative lead and clients to understand and articulate their needs where necessary.
• Deliver high-quality creative designs for print, web and social media use in line with Sodexo brand guidelines and client timelines.
• Work closely with Head of Creative Services and Creative Lead to ensure output is subject to quality control before sharing with clients.
• Managing amends and artworking in line with feedback from clients and Head of Creative Services

Project administration (5%)

• Work closely with the Creative Lead to take ownership of plans, briefs, templates, and timelines for creative workload.
• Work closely with the team to ensure systems and processes are as effective as possible and enable remote and collaborative working (including with external partners)
• To carry out projects within agreed budgets, informing the client and Head of Creative Services of any problems arising with budgets or deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Highly Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud platforms (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of the print process
• An energetic and passionate attitude towards design
• Creative flair and strong visual sense and attention-to-detail
• Effective communication and written skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Able to work autonomously, in a fast-paced environment, and juggle (sometimes competing) priorities
• Good team working skills
• Open to challenge and feedback

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Effects
• Degree-level qualification in graphic design (or similar)
• Additional creative skills, e.g. animation, illustration, web / app development, video production, photography
• Awareness of emerging creative trends and design technologies (e.g. AI trends and techniques)

Package Description

Competitive Salary - 12 months fixed term contract

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!