Are you an experienced designer with a passion for designing impactful creative campaigns, building brands and developing designers?
We're looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Graphic Designer to join our growing Design team. As one of the key creative leads within the Creative Services team you'll play an integral role in shaping and evolving our visual identity and delivering high-profile, strategic creative marketing campaigns (as well as getting stuck in on the day-to-day).
You'll build strong relationships, support the Design Manager in leading our creative direction, champion best practice, and support the development of other designers within the team. You'll bring conceptual thinking, design expertise, strong project management skills and the confidence to challenge, influence and inspire.
You'll have extensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects), a strong understanding of both print and digital design, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality creative solutions in a fast-paced agency or in-house environment.
About You
- Experience working as a Senior/Lead Designer in a fast-paced agency or in-house team, managing multiple projects and deadlines
- A strong portfolio showcasing your creative thinking and exceptional design work for integrated marketing campaigns
- Experience acting as a brand guardian, delivering consistent and impactful creative
- Excellent understanding of design for both print (including large format and publications) and digital channels (social media, web, email and digital advertising)
- Solid skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects)
- Confident presenting your ideas and providing constructive feedback to colleagues and stakeholders
- Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the development of more junior designers with excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and a genuine passion for design, creativity and emerging industry trends
- Bonus if you have experience working in thebrief.ai (Creatopy), Miro, Jira or Float or designing to public sector accessibility standards
Why Manchester Met?
- Excellent work-life balance
- Competitive annual leave, plus discretionary Christmas closure
- Generous pension scheme
- Hybrid working (2 days a week on-site at our All Saints Campus)
- A supportive, collaborative and creative environment
- Be part of an ambitious in-house Creative Services team creating award-winning work for the Modern University of the Year 2026
Ready to Apply?
- If you're excited by the opportunity to do great work, help lead high-profile creative projects (but still get stuck in on the day-to-day) and support the development of a talented team of designers, we'd love to hear from you.
- To apply, submit your CV, portfolio and short cover letter outlining why you want to work with us, via our online portal.
- Interviews due to take place 8-10 or 15-17 September.
- For informal queries about the role, please contact [email protected]
Further Information
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.
