Graphic Designer

Job Description

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our team!

About Unity Trust Bank

Unity Trust Bank is an award-winning, independent, commercial bank that uses banking to improve the lives of local communities.

Living by our principles of banking with integrity, Unity’s purpose is to help create a better society, not simply maximise profits.

For 40 years we’ve worked with organisations that address social, economic and environmental needs across the UK.

With offices in Birmingham, Manchester and London, we offer a range of day-to-day banking services, including current accounts, savings accounts and loans.

In 2023 Unity achieved the milestone of £1 billion in lending to social enterprises, charities, small businesses, housing associations, and other socially-minded organisations.

In 2024 we received the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development in recognition of our dedication to delivering social good through our work.

Our values are also embedded in our culture and we were named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Sunday Times in 2024.

Unity was the first UK bank to become a Real Living Wage employer back in 2013 and the first to achieve the Fair Tax Mark in 2014.

We are also a Women In Finance Charter signatory, a member of the Banking Standards Board and we hold the Investors in People Gold standard.

Visit www.unity.co.uk for more information.

The role

The Graphic Designer plays an important role within the marketing team and wider business. The role holder will help define the design requirements, visualise concepts and create a wide range of graphics across various media (including print, web pages, brochures, event stands, videography, sales presentations and digital asset).
To be successful, the role holder will have creative flair alongside an eye for detail and the ability to translate complex requirements into compelling design. The role holder will be able to guide the wider business on how to use our branding and brand assets.
The role holder will help manage the distribution of materials, with an effective obsoletion process.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
Be an advocate for the customer; understanding their needs and ensuring they’re reflected in the delivery of creative work.
Collaborate with the team to translate requirements and briefs into captivating designs that meet brand and campaign objectives.
Present ideas to key stakeholders and encourage feedback.
Determine and manage project timelines. Consistently delivery work that is on brief, on time and in budget.
Make updates and changes to existing collateral in line with business needs. Manage a document library to ensure obsoletion of old stock and audit trial.
Be the custodian of the brand guidelines. Work within the brand guidelines and contribute to their ongoing development. Champion consistency across the business and agency network and act as brand sign off when required.
Collaborate with external agencies and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered as expected and to agreed standards.
Continually develop and manage the portfolio of creative assets for use, such as Photo library.
Design, add and manage content on the website, using CMS system.
Production of internal communications content when required.
Support the marketing team with additional ad hoc requests and activity.

The person

We are keen to hear from experienced Graphic Designer’s who can work collaboratively and have the following skills:

IDM Digital Marketing (not essential)

Essential:
A graphic design qualification
A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a design agency or in house setting, and able to showcase a strong portfolio of design work.
Technical skills including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience of using a CMS system
Strong writing and editorial skills, with the ability to create engaging and informative content for different audiences and across a range of media
Excellent organisational skills.
Experience of work autonomously, as well as part of a wider team.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with experience working collaboratively with other teams.
Able to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs without being discouraged.
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of the principles of SEO
A passion for being the customer voice within an organisation

Desirable:
Experience within financial services or regulated industry
B2B experience
Experience of managing third party suppliers
Video editing experience
Experience of using WordPress
(E = essential D= desirable)

The role will be Birmingham based.