Junior Graphic Designer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local council in Shrewsbury is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to support high-profile communication projects. You will help create and manage marketing materials, working closely with a dedicated communications team. The ideal candidate will have experience in graphic briefs and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements and a local government pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in creating social media and marketing assets.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Excellent communication and presentation ability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the creative team in delivering multi-channel communications.
• Help create, amend, and check visual assets for various campaigns.

Skills

Experience with graphic briefs

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a graphic designer to join our modern, fast moving creative team, where you will support on many of our high-profile communications priorities.

Working as a Junior Graphic Designer, you will help with the delivery of multi-channel communication and marketing. This will include working across a wide range of service areas including commercially focused campaigns as well as local government strategies and much more. You will play a key role in supporting the team in the creation, amending and checking of visual assets both physical and digital.

Requirements include:

• Prior experience in working on graphic briefs – such as social media and marketing assets, flyers, posters, reports and signage
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills

You will be joining an award-winning Council which is the 2025 LGC Council of the Year and a dedicated and highly skilled communications team which shares a joint ambition to deliver the best in public sector communications.

If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to attend an interview where you will be required to present your portfolio.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

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