Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Graphic Designer – Role Description

The Junior Graphic Designer plays a vital role within the Council’s Marketing, Engagement and Events Team, working under the supervision of the Print and Design Manager. The primary purpose of the role is to produce high-quality hard copy and digital artwork that supports the council’s services and campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand standards and audience needs.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Work

• Create visual assets for both print and digital platforms.

• Develop marketing concepts in collaboration with colleagues.

• Maintain accuracy and consistency across all branded materials, including stationery and templates.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with marketing, communications and print room staff to deliver cohesive campaigns.

• Understand client needs and interpret briefs into visual outputs.

• Present design ideas clearly and take on feedback effectively.

Workflow Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Proactively proof and finalise artwork before delivery.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in a graphic design role or through education.

• Familiarity with design and office software (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office).

• Understanding of the impact of marketing and communication.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.

• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

• Clear communication skills and creative problem-solving ability.

Personal Attributes

• Creative, adaptable, and eager to learn.

• Reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Willing to develop new skills, including illustration.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.