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Graphic Designer

Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, BT33 0AE, United Kingdom

Onsite $32,080 - $34,610 Contract

Develop high-quality creative assets across digital and print platforms to elevate the university brand and drive engagement. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to produce multimedia content including video, animation, and social media assets.

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver brand‑aligned visual assets for websites, social media, email, video, presentations, advertising and print
  • Leverage motion design and video editing to produce animated content for multi‑channel campaigns
  • Develop templates and guidelines for the marketing team and wider university network
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure high‑quality design outcomes
  • Identify emerging trends and propose innovative multimedia marketing solutions
  • Support online, digital and print requirements as directed by senior leadership

Requirements

  • Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design across digital and print
  • Experience in‑house, agency or freelance environment
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
  • Ability to produce multimedia content (graphics, video, animation)
  • Understanding of digital marketing channels and performance metrics
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies

Benefits

  • Generous holiday package with option to buy more
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

Key Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Graphic design Motion graphics Video editing Digital campaign creation Social media content creation Print design HTML/CSS basics Digital marketing knowledge Stakeholder management Collaboration with agencies Creative problem solving Attention to detail Copywriting and proofreading Time management Agile working

About Newcastle University

Newcastle University is a global university with a world‑class marketing team that supports academics, students and partners through innovative digital and print communications.

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