Graphic Designer
Hybrid
North Devon
A boutique agency in North Devon are looking for a Graphic Designer who blends creativity with practicality, attention to detail with big-picture thinking, and independent working with strong collaboration. If you love transforming ideas into compelling visuals and are comfortable working across a range of client projects, from polished PDFs to digital banners and print materials, this might be the perfect role for you.
Who You Are
You’re a creative problem-solver who can:
- Design Beautifully – You understand when to push creative boundaries and when to stick to brand guidelines. You care about the details and take pride in producing clean, effective designs.
- Stay Grounded – You do your best within client constraints and remain calm under pressure, handling multiple projects, deadlines, and client requests with professionalism.
- Communicate Effectively – Whether it’s with clients, team members, or partners, you listen well and express ideas clearly and respectfully.
- Work Smart – You manage your time well, keep files tidy, understand briefs fully before starting, and always follow through.
Key Responsibilities
As part of your role, you will:
- Design a variety of materials for digital collateral, such as PDFs and downloadable assets.
- Produce printed collateral on a regular basis, including brochures, flyers, and posters.
- Create graphics for websites, including banners, infographics, and other digital visuals.
- Design reusable templates for clients using Word and PowerPoint.
- Consistently follow existing brand guidelines when working on all materials.
- Liaise with print suppliers to gather quotes and cost estimates for clients.
- Collaborate with digital specialists, developers, and other team members on integrated projects.
- Help create or update brand guidelines for clients when necessary.
- Provide accurate time and cost estimates for design tasks.
- Assist with building and presenting client proposals and visual mock-ups.
Essential Characteristics
- Creative – From clean layouts to complex graphic projects, you adapt your ideas to suit the brief.
- Detail-Oriented – You triple-check your work and maintain well-organised files.
- Honest – You speak up with integrity and offer thoughtful suggestions when appropriate.
- Practical – You deliver excellent work, even within client constraints.
- Calm Under Pressure – You juggle projects and feedback without losing your cool.
- Empathetic Communicator – You adapt your tone and style to different stakeholders.
- Client-Savvy – You align designs with client goals before going full steam ahead.
- Design-Literate – You know how to use typography, colour, layout and design theory effectively.
- Data-Aware – You handle sensitive client data securely and professionally.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Graphic Design or similar—or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Proven experience working within brand guidelines.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Awareness of modern design trends and digital best practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Microsoft Office: Word/PowerPoint template creation.
- Animation: Basic animation for web use.
- Video Editing: Ability to edit existing videos.
- 3D Graphics: Experience using Blender or similar tools.
*Please note applicants will need to include a portfolio
If you're passionate about delivering quality design across both print and digital media, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your creativity to life in a team that values design with purpose.