Designer Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job Advert
Since the Big Issue magazine relaunched with a new design direction in late 2021, the visual communication for the entire Big Issue Group has evolved to reflect this. As our commercial and marketing departments are growing in business and demand, we seek a, hungry, talented, graphic designer to assist the Art Director and Senior Designer to help strengthen the creative output across the entire Big Issue Group.
Driven by the belief that good design can influence positive change, you will be eager to make your creative mark on one of the world's biggest social enterprises.
You will ideally have at least 3 years' experience in Graphic Design or Publishing with a passion for typography and editorial design — the foundation of all we create. You will be confident enough to hit the ground running, understand the requirements of a brief in relation to house style and communicate well with all relevant departments.
You will be accomplished in Adobe Creative Suite — particularly InDesign, illustrator and photoshop. A good working knowledge of After Effects and animation desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and work creatively for a company that truly helps people’s lives.
Salary and Benefits:
- The salary offered will be between £26,000 - £27,000 per annum.
- Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
- Health benefits include life cover, a health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
- Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment
Workplace details
This role will be based at our Big Issue office in Glasgow.
When applying, please upload your CV and a covering letter.
Closing date – 27th August 2023 (23:59pm)
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
For enquiries, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]
