Junior Graphic Designer

Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer

Location: Leeds/Hybrid
Reporting to: Senior Graphic Designer
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 22.5 hours per week over 3 days (Working pattern Mon – Fri flexible to be agreed)
Salary: £25,900 FTE Pro rata £15,540 per annum

To apply:

If you are interested in the opportunity, please send your CV and a covering letter along with your portfolio to recruitment@heartresearch.org.uk outlining how you meet the person specification by Wednesday 6 May 2026.  Interviews to take place in our central Leeds Office on week commencing 11 May 2026.

About Heart Research UK

Every five minutes someone dies from heart diseases in the UK, and it is likely that we will all be affected one day. At Heart Research UK we are tackling this problem head on. Our work focuses on developing lifesaving medical research to find new treatments and cures, delivering ground-breaking training and education, and helping communities to improve their heart health. We won’t stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.

Our values

Trustworthy – We do what we say we will and explain why if we can’t. When people choose to give us their money, we ensure we spend it wisely on projects that are most important to those affected by heart diseases. We are clear about what we expect from our people, and we support them in work and life.

Ambitious – We want to bring an end to all heart diseases and on our journey, we want to help as many people as possible to live healthier and longer lives. We want to raise more so we can do more. We know that as a smaller organisation some people will stay with us for the ride while others will move on – we support the development of our teams so they can achieve their goals. We encourage new ways of doing things and know that we won’t always get it right, but we will learn from everything we do.

Passionate – We believe in what we are doing, no one should die from heart diseases. We are doing everything we can to help save lives. We embrace emotion! We want to support everyone – to have innovative ideas that bring change and promote growth. Our people can be confident that we have their back, and they can enjoy their time with us.

Our people:

We are currently a team of 39 people and growing. There are currently six people in the Marketing and Communications Team. Since the pandemic, we have moved to a hybrid working model, with some of our team members working remotely, with occasional trips to our Leeds Office, and travel to events around the UK.

We look after our team and have developed a number of wellbeing initiatives to help support our staff.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we have recently launched our new long-term strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases. 

We are looking for someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Job Description

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer to develop their skills while contributing to meaningful campaigns that help save lives.

The successful candidate will support the creation of engaging visual content across digital and print platforms, ensuring all materials reflect our brand identity and communicate our mission effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Design creative assets for digital channels, including social media graphics, email campaigns, website visuals, and online advertising.

·        Produce print materials such as brochures, leaflets, posters, and event collateral.

·        Support campaign development by creating visually compelling concepts aligned with marketing objectives.

·        Maintain brand consistency across all communications.

·        Assist in preparing artwork for print and digital publication.

·        Work collaboratively with all teams to deliver creative projects on time.

·        Edit and resize existing assets for different formats and platforms.

·        Stay up to date with current design trends and best practices.

Key person requirements:

Required:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or a related field (or relevant portfolio experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills.
• Good understanding of digital and print design processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• Experience designing for charities or purpose-led organisations.
• Basic motion graphics or video editing skills.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Passionate about using design for positive social impact.
• Organised and reliable with a collaborative mindset.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a respected national charity.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Flexible or hybrid working options (where applicable).
• Generous holiday allowance and staff benefits package.