Graphic Designer - Greenford (Clerkenwell)

Department:  Student Recruitment / Marketing

Location: Greenford - 891 Greenford Road, Greenford, London, UB6 0HE (On-Site)

Type of Contract:  Permanent / Full Time 

Salary: £35,000-£40,000

Our Vision:  Changing Lives through Education

The Role: The Graphic Designer will develop and execute visually compelling designs across digital and print media, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and high-quality output. You will work on a range of projects from concept to final execution, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with a dynamic team, and develop your design career in a supportive, creative environment.

What the role involves:

• Create engaging designs for digital assets, social media, email campaigns, websites, presentations, and print collateral.
• Interpret design briefs and independently manage projects from concept through completion, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align designs with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions, bringing fresh and creative ideas to the table.
• Ensure visual consistency across all projects and deliverables.
• Provide feedback and occasional mentorship to junior designers, fostering skill development.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and techniques to maintain cutting edge creativity

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Substantial and demonstrable graphic design experience in a creative or marketing environment (in house or agency).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with web/UI tools like Figma or Sketch is a plus.
• Strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout design principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of design skills across digital and print media

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.”

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.