Freelance Junior Designer

We’re looking for a creative freelance Junior Designer to join the team behind the International Live Music Conference (ILMC), International Festival Forum (IFF) and IQ Magazine.

Our events and publications sit at the centre of the international live music industry, one of the most exciting and fast growing industries in the world.

We’re looking for someone who is obsessed with good design, across print, digital and physical branding, as well as being passionate about music.

• Adapt and use design templates across various formats, sizes, and platforms (e.g.; magazine features, print ads, event signage and artwork, social media assets)
• Strictly adhere to house styles and brand guidelines, ensuring typography, colour usage and styles are consistent
• Prepare error‑free, print‑ready artwork (checking bleed, crop marks, CMYK coverage and resolution) and digital assets
• Perform basic image editing, colour correction, and image resizing.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• A demonstrable understanding of basic typographic, layout and grid principles
• A foundational understanding of print processes, typography, layout, and digital file optimization.
• A proactive team player who handles constructive feedback well and is able to manage multiple tight deadlines.
• A keen eye for spotting typos, misaligned elements, and layout inconsistencies.
• A portfolio demonstrating clean layout skills, precise formatting, and a strong eye for detail.
• Some professional work experience would be a bonus

• Work across some of the most influential events and media brands in the global live‑music industry
• Be part of a small, creative team where your ideas are heard and your work has visible impact
• Huge potential for growth — as the company expands globally, so will the role
• Chance to work with highly‑talented and experienced creative director
• Competitive freelance rates – £150 per day with an initial commitment of a minimum of 10 days per month.

• Please send portfolio examples of only your own work, either in PDF format or via links to portfolio website.
• The portfolio should be heavily‑biased toward editorial and publishing work and display a strong flair for typography and layout.
• Digital/social media examples would be good to see.
• Detail any relevant work experience, in particular where you have successfully worked within a team.
• Entries should be submitted below by 5pm on 10 July 2026.