Permanent Senior Illustrator / Designer (Public Sector & Education Focused) - Hybrid South Yorkshire

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Senior Illustrator/Designer in South Yorkshire. You will lead illustration projects focusing on public sector and education. The role requires 5+ years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Suite, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This hybrid position allows for 4 days remote work and offers a salary of £38k–£40k plus bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Onsite parking

Close to public transport

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Strong communication, team leadership, and project management skills.
• Skilled in visual storytelling for complex topics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Procreate workflows.
• Portfolio demonstrating beautiful visual communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead illustration/design projects.
• Deliver compelling visual outputs.
• Participate in co-design workshops.
• Represent design thinking in meetings.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in illustration, design, or similar

Tools

Adobe Suite

Procreate

Job description

Job Description

Permanent Senior Illustrator / Designer (Public Sector & Education Focused) - Hybrid South Yorkshire

Salary: £38K (up to £40K for exceptional candidates) + annual performance bonus (~5%)

Location: Hybrid – 4 days remote, 1 day in studio (South Yorkshire)

Flexibility: Flexible working hours, onsite parking, close to public transport

- A creative agency specialising in visual storytelling for education and the public sector is seeking a Lead Illustrator / Designer.

-The role focuses on 2D explainer-style illustration, including live scribing at events, creating infographics, illustrated reports, and animation assets.

- The work blends hands-on design with leadership responsibilities, including managing and mentoring a small design team and helping shape the agency’s creative direction.

Responsibilities:

- Lead illustration / design projects and collaborate with internal teams and clients

- Deliver compelling visual outputs for public sector and academic audiences

- Participate in co-design workshops and live scribing sessions (UK/internationally)

- Represent design thinking in client meetings and internal leadership

Requirements:

- 5+ years’ relevant experience and a degree in illustration, design, or similar

- Strong communication, team leadership, and project management skills

- Skilled in visual storytelling, especially for complex or academic topics

- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Procreate, iPad/Apple Pencil workflows

- Portfolio demonstrating clear, effective, and beautiful visual communication

- Bonus: animation or web design experience; live scribing background

If interested and available please apply or email [e-mail] with the below:

- Cv

- Portfolio showcasing Illustration and Design (preferably with public sector / education experience)

- Salary expectations £38k - £40k Dependant on experience

- Happy with hybrid in South Yorkshire (4 days remote and 1 day in office)