Junior Graphic Designer

STEM PR agency Stone Junction is looking for a junior graphic designer to join its creative team. As part of this role, you would be expected to work in-person from the office in Stafford.

Salary range for this position: Starting at £25,000, advancing to £28,000 in line with progression.

About Stone Junction

We're a specialist PR agency delivering strategic communication and marketing services for science, technology and engineering companies of all sizes. From press releases and thought-provoking articles to eye-catching social content, technical whitepapers and SEO-focused web copy — we help our clients get found, trusted and chosen by the audiences that matter.

We're also home to a brilliant in-house design team, adding creative strength and essential visual services to our offering. Working with our lead designer, the successful candidate would be expected to develop a range of digital and print-based assets for both client and internal use. You'll form a part of our creative team, and will work across the agency and its client base to offer consultation and delivery of design work.

Job description: Our junior designer will:

• Work alongside the PR team to generate ideas that enhance marketing campaigns, under the guidance of our lead designer
• Produce print-based literature such as flyers, leaflets, adverts and brochures
• Produce digital assets for clients such as website design, social graphics, presentation decks and email newsletters
• Liaise with clients to present new ideas and provide consultation on creative projects
• Support Stone Junction's marketing manager to develop assets for the agency's own branding and communications campaigns

Skills required: Our junior designer needs to have:

• A killer portfolio
• A degree in graphic design, visual communication or another related course
• Keen eye for detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and keep to deadlines
• Effective communication skills both verbally, written and in a presentation context
• Ability to generate, understand and explain creative ideas in response to briefs
• Understanding of the key design, layout and typographic principles
• Working knowledge of the Adobe creative suite (Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop) and Figma
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in design trends and the wider industry with a want to develop, learn and grow their skill set
• A collaborative, can-do mindset, the ability to be flexible and support across the team
• An interest in the engineering, science and technology sectors
• Ability to reliably commute to Stafford, UK

Skills desired: A massive bonus would be if you have experience in any of the following:

• Experience and skills in standard CMSs, such as Wordpress
• Proficiency in HTML and basic coding languages (Javascript, Ruby, Python, etc.)
• An understanding of PR and marketing principles
• Photography skills
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and a working understanding of designing for motion

What's in it for you?

Staff benefits:

• Annual bonus subject to company performance
• Medicash healthcare package
• 23 days annual leave per year (plus options to 'buy' more with flexible benefits)
• Hybrid working model with minimum three days per week from our Stafford office
• Flexible working hours
• Paid charity time every month
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Extensive mental health support
• Free virtual PT sessions
• Paid leave for medical appointments
• Options for sabbatical after three years of service
• Work From Anywhere policy for extended holidays
• Uncapped benefits package that grows in value for every year of service
• Early finish every Friday

What's the process?

• After reviewing applications, our first step is a 20-minute screening via Teams, offering us the chance to get to know you a little, and for you to ask any questions about the role
• If successful, candidates will be given a design brief – this is a chance to flex your skills, and demonstrate how you turn client briefs into impactful assets
• Finally, after review and feedback, our third step is a formal interview at our Stafford office. Interviewees will meet multiple team members, including our lead designer, an account director and the managing director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stafford ST16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person