Graphic Designer

If you are a talented graphic designer looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector, this could be the role for you!

Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer to join our dedicated Marketing Communications team.

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

You will play a crucial role within our Marketing and Communications team by creating high-quality, visually appealing and impactful content across various channels. This will primarily be for our digital platforms such as our website, social media, and email marketing, but may also include print materials, merchandise, and advertising. To help our content stand out, you will have a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve, keeping up with the latest digital and social trends. With creative flair and a sharp eye for detail you will be proficient in adapting designs and content for different channels whilst maintaining consistency with our brand.

In this highly varied role, you will work collaboratively across all areas of the charity, internally and externally, including with agencies, photographers and videographers., This role can be delivered from our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (hybrid), or remotely from home with travel. It is essential for you to hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel for content creation as required e.g., photoshoots, videos with beneficiaries, volunteers etc. (claimable expenses for business travel). We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role.

Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to adapt and use design and content for appropriate channels (email, social media, website, and advertising).
Knowledge and experience of using design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and Canva.
Ability to keep up with digital and social trends.
Understanding and ability to implement corporate branding principles.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks whilst maintaining high standards.
You will be an enthusiastic, design-led individual who is passionate about Canine Partners' vision and mission to transform the lives of disabled people.
It may be advantageous, though not essential, for you to have knowledge or experience in video production or animation, creating accessible content, or using DSLR cameras for video and photography., You may have experience in the following roles: Visual Designer, Digital Designer, Marketing Designer, Creative Designer, Multimedia Designer, Brand Designer, Content Designer, Communication Designer, Web Designer, Social Media Designer, etc.

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Salary exchange pension scheme
Charity sick pay
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Wellbeing portal
Free on-site parking
Dog friendly offices