Graphic Designer Gazette

The Leicester Gazette is looking for a creative, dependable and detail-oriented person to join our team as a freelance Graphic Designer. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in graphic design, newspaper production and publishing who wants to gain hands-on professional experience or expand their existing portfolio.

You’ll be responsible for designing our quarterly print edition, creating a high-quality publication that is visually engaging, clear and consistent with the Leicester Gazette’s voice. Working closely with our editorial team, you’ll format articles, prepare images, create page layouts and ensure all content is accurately presented and ready for print. You’ll also help support our new membership campaign and the relaunch of our newsletter.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute creative ideas while working to deadlines and maintaining a high standard of attention to detail. The role would suit someone who is confident using design software, has a good understanding of typography and layout, and enjoys bringing written content to life through thoughtful visual design.

Previous experience in newspaper, magazine or editorial design is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your creativity, reliability and willingness to work collaboratively to produce an excellent product.

You’ll work on our Winter 2026/27 issue, published in December, and our Spring 2027 issue, published in March.

Contract: 28 October 2026 to 26 February 2027
Hours: 20 days
Salary: £150 per day (£3,000 total)
Location: Leicester Gazette office: LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE
(with work from home flexibility, but you will need to be able to attend the office when required)
Applications closing date: Friday, 16 October, 5pm
Interview date: Wednesday, 21 October or Friday, 23 October

Any questions? If you have any questions please email rhyss.

We particularly encourage applications from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and people from working class backgrounds.

• Design the Leicester Gazette’s quarterly print edition from start to finish
• Create clear, attractive and engaging page layouts that reflect the publication’s style
• Format articles and organise content so it’s easy and enjoyable to read
• Prepare, edit and place photographs, illustrations and other images
• Work closely with the editorial team to bring stories and ideas to life visually
• Check text, images, captions, page numbers and other details for accuracy
• Prepare final artwork and files for professional printing
• Make updates and revisions based on feedback from the editorial team
• Contribute creative ideas to improve the look and feel of the newspaper

• Create engaging graphics and artwork for our membership campaign and newsletter relaunch
• Design digital assets for use across email, social media and the website
• Adapt content for different platforms while maintaining a consistent Leicester Gazette visual identity
• Work with the team to develop clear, effective and accessible digital content.

• Organise your workload and meet agreed deadlines
• Keep design files clear, organised and easy for others to access
• Communicate regularly with the team and raise any issues early.

• Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign or Affinity Publisher
• A good understanding of typography, layout, and colour
• An eye for detail and a careful approach to checking work
• Creativity and an ability to turn written content into engaging visual designs
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your time effectively
• Confidence working independently and meeting deadlines
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A…