Are you a talented graphic designer with a passion for creating standout work across print and digital?
We're looking for a creative, organised and ambitious designer to join our growing Design team. You'll work on everything from day-to-day marketing activity to high-profile brand campaigns, helping shape the visual identity of one of the UK's leading universities.
You'll have strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and experience delivering impactful design work for a variety of print and digital channels.
About You
- Previous experience in a design role (agency or in-house)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating your best print and digital design work
- Confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Collaborative team player who enjoys working with others, but can also work independently
- Curious, proactive and always looking to develop your craft
- 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, delivering meaningful campaigns within a friendly, growing team, 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.
