Volunteer Graphics Designer | Maritime Search and Rescue Council

Maritime Search and Rescue Council; Mildenhall; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Maritime Search and Rescue Council as a Volunteer Graphics Designer to create impactful training materials and online adverts. This remote role allows you to support lifesaving work while enhancing your design portfolio with real-world projects. Contribute to a global cause and gain valuable experience in the humanitarian and maritime sectors.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to a global cause

Portfolio-worthy projects

Experience in humanitarian and maritime safety sectors

Recognition in Council publications

Qualifications

• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or equivalents.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience in preparing artwork for professional printing.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual assets supporting SAR training and outreach.
• Create check cards and quick-reference tools for operational use.
• Produce online adverts and social media graphics.

Skills

Graphic design tools proficiency

Layout understanding

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

Figma

Job description

Volunteer Graphics Designer | Maritime Search and Rescue Council

Join to apply for the Volunteer Graphics Designer role at Maritime Search and Rescue Council.

The Maritime SAR Council is seeking a volunteer graphic designer to create training materials, check cards, a magazine template, and online adverts. Use your design skills to support lifesaving work.

What difference will you make?

• Your design work will support maritime search and rescue (SAR) training and preparedness, aiding professionals and volunteers in emergency response at sea.
• Design clear materials to help SAR personnel understand and retain critical skills.
• Create quick-reference check cards to improve operational efficiency and safety.
• Enhance the Council’s public presence through engaging campaigns, publications, and digital outreach.
• Contribute to standardised training resources across regions and organisations.
• Support life-saving efforts by ensuring front-line teams are well-equipped and informed.

What are we looking for?

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalents (e.g., Canva, Figma).
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to design for both print and digital formats.
• Experience in preparing artwork for professional printing (bleeds, margins, colour formats).
• Attention to detail in creating user-focused, clear designs for technical content.

Preferred Experience

• Creating training materials or educational resources.
• Designing quick-reference tools like check cards or cue sheets.
• Developing templates for magazines or multi-page documents.
• Designing social media graphics and web assets.
• Experience in non-profit, humanitarian, or maritime sectors (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with branding and style guides.

What will you be doing?

As a volunteer graphic designer, you will develop visual assets supporting SAR training and outreach, including:

• Designing course manuals, presentations, and visual aids.
• Creating check cards and quick-reference tools for operational use.
• Developing a magazine template for publications.
• Producing online adverts and social media graphics to raise awareness.
• Ensuring brand consistency across all materials.

What we’re looking for

• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop or alternatives).
• Experience designing for both print and digital formats.
• Good eye for layout, typography, and clarity.
• Interest in humanitarian, maritime, or SAR-related work is a bonus.
• Ability to volunteer remotely and collaborate with a small, professional team.

What you’ll gain

• Opportunity to contribute to a global cause saving lives at sea.
• Portfolio-worthy projects with real-world impact.
• Experience in the humanitarian and maritime safety sectors.
• Recognition in Council publications and networks.

This is a voluntary, remote role with flexible hours. Join us and help support those who save lives at sea—one design at a time.