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English is requiredPortfolio requiredFixed-term contract
Description
UCL is seeking a Graphic Designer to join its Brand team within the Vice-President External Engagement division. The role involves delivering creative design solutions to support the UCL brand, profile, and reputation across diverse projects and audiences. The designer will work on campaigns, social media, motion, websites, print, events, and digital signage, contributing to the implementation of a newly refreshed brand. This is a full-time fixed-term contract until 31st July 2027 with hybrid working (2 days onsite per week) at the London Kings Cross office.
Responsibilities
Deliver creative design solutions that support UCL’s brand, profile and reputation
Work across a diverse range of projects and audiences, translating visual identity into engaging communications
Contribute to the successful implementation and activation of UCL’s newly refreshed brand
Develop creative concepts and storyboards through to production and delivery
Work across channels including campaigns, social media, motion, websites, print, events, experiential environments and digital signage
Help develop tools, resources and guidance for UCL colleagues, partners and agencies to use the brand confidently
Contribute to brand guidance, training and communities of practice
Requirements
Experienced graphic designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design skills
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, layout and composition
Practical experience of branding, communication, design and typesetting
Ability to create effective and accessible designs for digital and web environments
Commitment to following accessibility best practice and UCL’s standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines
Confident working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
Diplomacy, discretion and excellent communication skills
Ability to adapt approach for diverse and inclusive audiences
Conditions
Full-time fixed-term contract available until 31st July 2027
Hybrid working available (currently 2 days onsite per week) at London Kings Cross office
41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
Option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
Relocation support for eligible posts
On-site nursery and gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)