Junior Designer

London - Hybrid - Full Time - 6 month fixed term contract

Job Description

The focus of The School of Life’s in-house design team is the creative work for the company’s marketing, events, digital, therapy and ‘At Work’ departments. As a Junior Designer you will be responsible for creating compelling visuals that help our clients and customers on their journey to better mental wellbeing. You’ll support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistent brand standards across all touch points. This is a 6 month, full time, fixed term contract.

You’ll be responsible for translating briefs into impactful designs across our business areas. This includes :

• Creating and art-working assets across multiple departments including therapy, digital subscription, TSOL ‘At Work’, retail & product, and multi-channel campaigns
• Graphic design for event / workshop materials such as brochures, interactive PDFs, and informational guides that are both professional and approachable
• Designing digital assets for our website and app, including UI elements, icons, and promotional graphics
• Managing the end-to-end design process from brief to delivery, including timeline planning and stakeholder management
• Sourcing and managing relationships with print vendors to ensure high-quality physical materials
• Maintaining project schedules and ensuring all deadlines are met across multiple business areas
• Attending key meetings with the wider brand team, liaising closely with the Head of Customer Marketing, Head of Marketing for TSOL ‘At Work’ and Partnerships Marketing Manager

Skills

Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across print and digital design / Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Photoshop) / Experience with digital design tools like Figma or Sketch (nice to have) / Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines / A digital-first approach with knowledge of preparing files for a multitude of requirements – print preparation would also be an added bonus / Strong typographic, layout and design skills displayed through an impressive portfolio

Experience

2+ years of graphic design experience / BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or related subject

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail / Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders / Proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude / Interest in wellbeing and mental health

To Apply

Please click on the button above to send a cover letter with your CV, including a short overview of why you would like to work for The School of Life & your design portfolioThe interview process will include an initial phone call, a video interview and then an in-person presentation where you'll be asked to create something from a short briefDeadline for applications is Thursday 3rd July 5pm

What you’ll get from us...

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