Graphic Designer

Safe to Learn is looking for a creatively driven graphic designer for a fixed-term contract of initially 12 months. We are looking for someone who has a passion for communicating everything from research reports to branding and storytelling for children and their families, in all types of media, including the website.

This role would suit a graphic designer who is confident working independently, enjoys working in an often fast-based but varied, working environment, where attention to detail, flexibility and pace are essential. All while working with and being supported by a team of specialists.

If you have the necessary skills and experience and want to affect real change then join Safe to Learn.

Job description

Safe to Learn is a newly established network of teachers, parents, researchers, policymakers, young people and child safeguarding practitioners, working together to end antisemitism in UK schools. We co-produce evidence-based child safeguarding resources, tools and standards to address antisemitism and improve the school environment for all children, educators and support staff.

Safe to Learn is seeking a graphic designer to build on the work in progress by providing engaging print and web design in line with our brand guidelines for all assets, including printed and digital resources, such as emails, leaflets, web banners, landing pages and advertising banners for the website and online marketing and dissemination campaigns. 

Responsibilities

1.     Work collaboratively with the KCS Communications team to ensure all designed elements and communications have a consistent look and feel in line with existing style guides.

2.     Work collaboratively with external partners and agencies.

3.     Ensure all designed digital-based or printed communications are consistent with the brand guidelines.

4.     Receive briefs from members of the KCS team and agree achievable deadlines.

5.     Manage workload and prioritise briefs in line with agreed deadlines advising of any potential slippage.

6.     Ensure designs meet the brief prior to handover for sign off.

7.     Progress to final design following amends and final sign-off in agreed format (s) or implementation online where appropriate.

8.     Provide support and cover for other design colleagues.

9.     Keep up to date with new technology, software and systems.

10. Anything else that might be reasonably required.

Person Specification

Candidates with the following experience and commitment are encouraged to apply:

1.     A demonstrable alignment with our mission and values.

2.     A clear commitment to ending antisemitism and understanding of antisemitism, child rights, and child safeguarding and their underlying principles.

3.     Demonstrable experience in graphic design, preferably in the charity sector.

4.     Knowledge and proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator, Mailchimp.

5.     Creative flair, demonstrable through extensive portfolio.

6.     Enthusiastic, conscientious and motivated, with a high-level of attention to detail.

7.     Experience of dealing with competing priorities and able to multi-task.

8.     Use design skills in areas such as colour, composition, layout and typography to work on a variety of products and activities. These could include:

·         websites, apps and social media channels

·         advertisements

·         reports and publications

·         posters, flyers and banners

·         exhibitions and displays

·         corporate communications and campaigns in our brand identity.

9.     The work demands creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and a professional approach to time, workload and deadlines.

10. A commitment to inclusive design principles and designing for accessibility.

11. Experience of developing high-quality resources and educational materials for children and educators.

12. A positive, flexible, participatory and consultative approach.

13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage audiences at all levels.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a CV, a portfolio of your recent work and a cover letter addressing each point in the person specification.

Should you need further information please contact:us.