Graphic Designer

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

'Design' for a Cause and make an impact with the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association!

As a creative and forward-thinking graphic designer, you will play a key role in shaping and expanding our brand identity. We are seeking a naturally creative graphic designer who thrives in a transformational environment. With your Graphic Design 'know how' you will be developing and delivering engaging visuals that ensure our message reaches a wide range of audiences to further support, raising awareness, and driving change here at MND Association!

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Create and present bold, innovative designs bringing projects and campaigns to life with impact.
• Craft visually striking campaigns from eye catching print materials to digital content that captivates audiences.
• Work closely with the Marketing team, Digital Content Creator, and external agencies to produce cohesive, high-quality, engaging content and visuals.
• Support the rollout and development of our brand identity both internally and externally, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Act as a brand guardian, ensuring staff, volunteers, and freelancers maintain our brand consistency.
• Compile and maintain a consistent up to date library of our creative assets ensuring accessibility for the wider team.
• Deliver design workshops and advising on smaller self-serve on smaller design work.
• Manage relationships with contractors and third-party suppliers.
  
  

About You

• Proven professional graphic design experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates creative flair, technical skill, and strategic thinking.
• Fluent in using Adobe Creative Suite and other software such as InDesign, FIgma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and other design/asset management tools.
• Experience in creating engaging, standout infographics.
• Confident working across print, digital, and campaign materials.
• The ability to apply and evolve brand guidelines while maintaining consistency.
• Advanced presentation skills, bringing ideas to life visually and persuasively.
• Familiarity with using digital workflow management tools (Microsoft Teams, Slack or Trello).
  
  

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How To Apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Proven experience in professional graphic design, demonstrated through a high-quality portfolio showcasing work across print, digital, and campaign assets.
• Advanced skills across Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience across a range of design mediums, from print through to digital applications.
  
  

Important Information

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
  
  

If you're passionate about designing for a cause and ready to put your skills to work in a role with purpose, we'd love to see your portfolio.