Zoo Brand & Exhibit Designer — Create Immersive Visuals

THE WHITLEY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST; Paignton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid holiday pro-rata

Free zoo entry for family

Training from First Aid to tractor

Free staff parking

Job summary

The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust at Paignton Zoo is seeking a talented Designer to deliver a full design and production service. This 37.5-hour-per-week permanent role supports visitor experiences, exhibits and conservation messaging with bold, on-brand visuals.

You will manage signage, campaigns, publications and digital content from concept to final production, collaborating with printers and suppliers to meet deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Graphic Design or Visual Communication.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality print and digital graphics.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and design execution.
• Experience creating branding, marketing materials and campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines and budgets.
• Experience liaising with printers, sign manufacturers and fabrication contractors.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality graphic design for print and digital channels.
• Create signage, interpretation panels and exhibit graphics.
• Develop campaigns, publications, event materials and digital content.
• Work from concept to final production and ensure brand consistency.
• Collaborate with internal teams, printers and suppliers to deliver on time.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Portfolio

Project management

Liaising with printers

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Typography

Layout

Brand consistency

Brief interpretation

Education

Graphic Design/Visual Communication qualification

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust at Paignton Zoo is seeking a talented Designer to deliver a full design and production service. This 37.5-hour-per-week permanent role supports visitor experiences, exhibits and conservation messaging with bold, on-brand visuals.

You will manage signage, campaigns, publications and digital content from concept to final production, collaborating with printers and suppliers to meet deadlines and budgets.