Graduate Graphic Designer

Derby County Community Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Graphic Designer to join the team! This wide-ranging role will play a key part in visually telling the charity’s story, creating engaging and impactful design assets that inspire supporters, participants and stakeholders while ensuring the integrity of the charity’s brand. This is a hands-on creative role for someone with a passion for graphic design, visual storytelling and bringing ideas to life through innovative and engaging designs. Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, Content and Digital Officer and wider Trust teams, the successful candidate will develop high-quality creative assets across a range of channels, contributing to departmental objectives to maximise awareness, drive engagement and support fundraising activities. Key Responsibilities • Design and produce high-quality creative assets for both digital and print channels. • Support the development and maintenance of the DCCT core and sub brands. • Manage own workload to support the delivery of design requests. • Work collaboratively across departments to translate briefs into effective design solutions. • A knowledge of current design trends and the ability to use these to positively impact on output. • Support multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard. • Keep in touch with all stakeholders involved within a project. • Liaise with external suppliers and printers to oversee the production of printed materials and merchandise orders. • Maintain an organised library of digital assets, templates and brand resources. • Ensure all communications are accessible, inclusive and reflective of DCCT’s values. • Support the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Communications team. Person Specification Essential • Degree in Graphic Design or a related design discipline, or equivalent professional experience. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). • Demonstratable ability to respond to creative briefs and develop design concepts. • Knowledge of designing assets for both print and digital platforms. • Understanding of working within and maintaining brand guidelines. • Able to effectively manage own workload. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. • Understanding of digital best practice, including accessibility and inclusive language. • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. • A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to learn. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Adaptable and solutions focused. Desirable • A clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. • Experience in motion graphics. • Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Derby County Community Trust believe our workforce should be as diverse as the communities we serve. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity & inclusion throughout our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Safeguarding Derby County Community Trust have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe and is committed to working in a way that protects them. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Trust’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that they will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC) as part of the recruitment process. Derby County Community Trust’s Job Applicant Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Katherine Wragg, Marketing and Communications Manager (katherine.wragg@dcct.co.uk). To apply please send the documents listed below to recruitment@dcct.co.uk. • Completed Derby County Community Trust Application Form which can be downloaded from https://www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com/about/careers • Completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form • Your design portfolio