Designer

Swindon, Wiltshire
National Trust
Summary

We’re looking for an exceptionally talented Graphic Designer to join our in-house creative team. Working within our Marketing department, you’ll collaborate with designers, copywriters and the wider marketing team to develop compelling creative work that’s creative, impactful and effective.

This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 15 months.

What it’s like to work here

We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for everyone, for ever and we really mean that. At the forefront of our work is the in-house creative team, who help shape and deliver brand communications that are meaningful and memorable.

We want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we aim to reach new audiences as well as keep current members engaged.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting into the Senior Designer, you will be creating engaging and well-crafted multi-channel campaigns, for business areas across the organisation – including fundraising, commercial, membership, visitor experience and more.

You’ll work on a range of different projects, including creative campaigns, illustration, motion, digital and print design. Collaboration with the wider marketing team, communications directorate and regional marketing community is essential to this role, to deliver exceptional creative design within brand identity guidelines.

A professional creative response is required on all projects, regardless of size, following a clearly defined process from initial concept through to delivery. You’ll have your finger on the pulse and be constantly striving to make our communications stand out in a busy marketplace.

Who we’re looking for

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don’t need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this position we’re looking for someone who has:

• Fearlessly creative with the technical design skills to match, with a track record in developing compelling creative for marketing campaigns.
• Knowledge and experience of the creative process from briefing and concept development through to design and delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; motion skills are very beneficial but not essential.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced creative environment, with excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Experience in pitching creative solutions and design principles to stakeholders.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of design practices for not-for-profit marketing and fundraising, with an appreciation or experience in charity campaigns.
• Experience in working to brand visual identity guidelines in an agency or in-house environment.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

•Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

•Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

•Rental deposit loan scheme

•Season ticket loan

•EV car lease scheme

•Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

•Flexible working whenever possible

•Employee assistance programme

•Free parking at most Trust places

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