Junior Graphic Designer/Artworker Newbury, England
Job description
Junior Graphic Designer / Artworker
Location: The role is based at the Trust’s office in West Berkshire, although our flexible working policy offers a blend of home and office-based working.
Accountable to: Head of Communications
Start date: As soon as possible
House of work: Permanent, full-time (35 hours). At least 2-3 days per week at our Newbury office, with flexible working arrangements available.
Salary range: £22,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
Purpose
To contribute to the Trust’s mission by creating visually compelling designs that effectively communicate messages related to mental health. The role aims to raise awareness, promote understanding and encourage conversation about mental health through impactful graphic design and artworking across various digital and print platforms.
You will work closely with the team to develop engaging visuals that resonate with our target audiences, convey our values and goals, and support the overall communication strategies. By applying your design skills and creativity, you will play a crucial role in attracting attention, generating interest and inspiring action among the charity’s stakeholders, including beneficiaries, donors, volunteers and the general public.
About the role
We are seeking a talented and passionate Junior Graphic Designer to join our busy Comms Team.
You will collaborate with our Graphic Designer to create visually appealing and impactful graphics across various digital and print platforms. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of campaign designs, marketing materials, website images, social media graphics and ad-hoc assets.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of design principles, an eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Projects are always varied as we have a steady mix of larger, fully integrated campaigns alongside smaller marketing projects for all our key functions: charitable activity, fundraising and workplace programmes.
Your position within the charity will be key to all departments and your output will show that you really are making a difference.
About the Trust
The Charlie Waller Trust was set up by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who tragically took his own life whilst suffering from depression. We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities.
Our overarching mission is to educate young people and those with responsibility for them - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff and employers - about their mental health and wellbeing.
We aim to improve their understanding of mental health, to give them the knowledge and skills to look out for and support themselves and those around them, and to give them greater confidence in talking openly about the subject.
The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work, with around 20 employees and over 40 freelance mental health trainers, speakers and experts.
About our team
This role sits within our growing Comms Team, reporting to the Head of Communications. We are a hardworking and friendly team, all highly skilled and experienced in our fields and passionate about helping support and educate people in looking after their mental health.
We have ambitious plans for 2023/24 and it’s an exciting time to join and be a part of the charity’s future growth.
The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work. We care about mental health and wellbeing in our team and have a positive, enabling workplace culture. Our values drive our work:
Warm: Positive personal connections are central to mental health; we aim to reflect that in all our relationships with beneficiaries, supporters, staff and volunteers.
Empowering: We support all those we work with, and who work for us, to use their minds, hearts, energy and creativity to fulfil their potential.
Collaborative: Partnership and cooperation are at the core of our work; we seek the views of those we wish to support and aim to put them at the centre of our activity.
Compassionate: We recognise vulnerability in ourselves and others, especially where there is more than one reason people may be vulnerable to mental health problems, discrimination or inequality.
Open: We believe in being honest about the way we work, our aspirations and where we need to improve; openness and good communication are key to good mental health.
Key responsibilities
1. Collaborate with the Communications Team to understand design requirements and create visually appealing graphics for various projects.
2. Develop compelling designs for digital platforms, including social media graphics, website banners, email newsletters and infographics.
3. Create print materials such as brochures, flyers, posters and event collateral that effectively communicate our messaging and brand identity.
4. Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and maintain consistency across different communication channels.
5. Assist in the production of visually engaging and informative reports, presentations and visual aids.
6. Support the development of marketing campaigns by creating eye-catching visuals and illustrations.
7. Collaborate with the team to generate ideas and concepts for design projects, ensuring they align with our goals.
8. Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Incorporate feedback from the Communications Team and stakeholders to refine designs and improve overall quality.
10. Stay updated on design trends, best practices, and industry advancements to continually enhance design skills.
Person specification
The successful candidate is likely to have most of the following competencies and experience but not necessarily all. If you feel that you are a strong candidate, please do apply.
Experience
A degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or a related field.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Experience of design accessibility standards and best practice.
Good knowledge of marketing and digital operations, including briefs, proposals, scheduling and workflow.
A portfolio showcasing your creative abilities and design projects, with a focus on relevant work in the non-profit or mental health sector being a plus.
Knowledge of web design principles and experience with design for digital platforms.
Familiarity with video editing and motion graphics software is a bonus.
Skills
Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) and other design tools.
Strong understanding of design principles, including typography, colour theory, composition and layout.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a busy communications team.
Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet project deadlines.
Personal Attributes
Initiative-taker and solution minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge.
Enthusiastic with a strong willingness to learn.
Capable of working as part of a team and autonomously.
Enthusiasm for keeping up-to-date with design and marketing trends.
Empathy for mental health issues and the ability to create designs that effectively communicate sensitive and complex topics.
Benefits
We want people to thrive at the Trust. We believe you do your best work when you feel your best. We are proud of our culture - we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work.
- Flexible working policy - we're committed to helping you find a healthy work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave allowance - pro rata 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service), PLUS bank holidays PLUS the period between Christmas and New Year.
- Access to a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan' - helping staff to stay mentally well and to support them through periods of poor mental health. This includes support for the cost of 6 talking therapy sessions per year where these are not available via the NHS.
- Opportunities to experience our charitable activities and impact at first hand by attending training and events on mental health and wellbeing topics and through involvement in relevant projects.
- Contributory pension scheme through NEST
- Time off for volunteering
- Unpaid leave/sabbatical, particularly if this supports personal or professional development (offered after 2 years in post)
- Coaching (offered to CWT pro bono, depending on team member and need)
- Tea and coffee
- Social events and team days
- Free parking
- Bike to work scheme
How to apply
Application is by CV and supporting statement; there is no application form. In your supporting statement, please tell us why you are interested in the role and why you should be considered for the position. We will notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants by email. We welcome applications from people with a diversity of backgrounds.
For any questions on the role or for an informal chat before applying, please contact us via our website form and someone will contact you.
Due to an unexpectedly high volume of applications we will be closing this role early on Monday 19 June at 9am
Closing date: midday, Monday 3 July 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newbury
Application deadline: 03/07/2023
