Senior Graphic Designer

I am currently working with an exceptional business who are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to play a key role in shaping and evolving the brand. You will ideally have at least 5 years' professional experience. You will lead high-profile design projects across conferences, digital platforms, and medical education materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, creative professional who thrives on ownership, can deliver work from concept to completion, and enjoys mentoring others while contributing to strategic creative direction. Your new role Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and production of flagship materials, including conference agendas and prospectuses, setting a high visual standard.

Actively contribute to the evolution of the organisation's brand, ensuring consistency across print, digital, and social channels.

Collaborate with the Design Manager on website design and digital products, contributing to UX, design systems, and creative direction.

Take ownership of marketing materials, from concept through to final delivery (brochures, communication tools, atlases).

Support and mentor junior designers, providing feedback and sharing best practice.

Maintain and refine brand guidelines, ensuring all outputs meet high standards expected within medical and educational publishing.

Contribute to creative strategy and brainstorming, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to new projects.

Present design work confidently to stakeholders and incorporate feedback effectively.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising deadlines and ensuring quality delivery.

Continuously improve design processes, tools, and workflows.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

What you'll need to succeed

Between 2-5+ years' professional design experience

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Strong experience using Figma and a solid understanding of web and digital design principles, including design systems.

Exceptional skills in typography, layout, colour, and visual hierarchy.

Confident communicator, able to present ideas clearly and provide constructive feedback.

Proven ability to lead projects independently and collaborate across teams.

Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers.

Strong organisational and project management skills with a track record of delivering complex work to deadlines.

Experience designing to a high standard across both print and digital platforms.

Comfortable working in an in-house team environment.

What you'll get in return This is an exceptional opportunity to work for an organisation that is market leading in their sector and is experiencing a long, sustained period of growth. The business allows talented individuals to grow and rewards them with progression. You will be paid between £32-£38k per year depending on experience.

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Modern office environment

22 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Additional discretionary leave at Christmas

Birthday day off

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