Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Close date 22/05/2025

Salary Business Support Points 18-21: £23,623 to £25,657 gross per annum

Make a difference. Shape our story. Apply today!

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for powerful visuals and meaningful design? Want to be part of something that genuinely changes lives?

At Blackburn College, we’re on a mission to shape futures and empower our community, and we’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to help us bring that story to life across everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly team at one of the top three colleges in England, working across an ambitious multi-channel marketing strategy that spans further education, higher education, apprenticeships, and adult learning.

If you love a fast-paced environment, thrive on variety, and are brimming with creative energy, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Graphic Designer, you’ll lead on producing impactful, on-brand creative across a wide range of formats, from prospectuses and social media content to signage and digital ad campaigns.

You’ll be the go-to expert for visual storytelling, ensuring our messaging is not just seen, but remembered. Whether you’re capturing student moments on camera, creating scroll-stopping digital content, or developing design solutions for campaigns and events, your work will help shape how our audiences see Blackburn College.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across curriculum and the wider marketing teams, supporting everything from student recruitment to industry collaboration and alumni engagement.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an innovative and collaborative designer who is passionate about creative storytelling and making a visual impact. You will have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design or a related field.
• A portfolio that showcases high quality design work, flair, originality, and versatility across print and digital formats.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience preparing artwork for a range of channels, including print, web and social media.
• Experience in photography and image editing, with confidence behind a camera.
• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to your work, with a sharp eye for detail.
• A collaborative mindset – ready to work with staff across all areas of the College.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for College events as required.