As a Graphic Designer for St Anns Hospice, you will play a crucial role in creating visually compelling and emotionally resonant materials that support the organisation's mission and enhance its communication efforts.

You will collaborate with various teams within the organisation to create a strong visual identity and ensure that all design materials align with the hospice's brand guidelines.

As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the role will help us deliver key communications in a creative, clear and effective way.

You will work on new creative design and develop marketing and communications products such as campaigns, social media assets, website resources, promotional materials, event branding, along with other creative projects.

You will act as brand ambassador working with colleagues and third parties to ensure our brand guidelines are adhered to.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time for the hospice as we build our new purpose built hospice at Heald Green.

Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a full time permanent position

Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Based at: Hybrid. Based at Heald Green, some cross site and home working

Free Car Parking at Both Sites

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Brand Development and Maintenance

Develop and maintain the hospice's visual identity, ensuring consistency across all materials.
Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to understand brand guidelines and incorporate them into design projects.

Print and Digital Design

Create visually appealing print materials, including reports, flyers, posters, and banners.
Design engaging digital content for online platforms, including social media graphics, website elements, and email campaigns.

Illustration and Infographics

Develop illustrations and infographics to convey complex information in a clear and accessible manner.
Work closely with content creators to visually represent hospice services, values, and educational resources.

Event Collateral

Design materials for hospice events, including invitations, programs, and signage.
Collaborate with event planning teams to ensure all design elements align with the event's theme and purpose.

Photography and Image Editing

Select and edit images for projects that highlight the work to the best effect.
Work with photographers to capture authentic and meaningful visuals for marketing and promotional materials.
Taking photographs as required to capture events and stories at St Anns Hospice.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and communications colleagues, fundraising, and healthcare professionals.
Communicate design concepts effectively and incorporate feedback to refine designs.

Compliance

Ensure that all design materials adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards in the healthcare and charity sectors.

Stay Current with Design Trends

Stay current with Design Keep abreast of design trends and continuously seek opportunities to enhance the visual impact of the hospice's communication materials.

Project Management

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed of progress.
Co-ordinate external suppliers such as printers to meet deadlines and budgets.