Designer, Graphic Designer, Creative Design ​/ Digital Art

Paignton Zoo in Devon and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall are among the South West's most visited wildlife attractions, with over 2,800 animals across both sites and strong roots in conservation, education and research. Both zoos recently became part of Libéma, one of the Netherlands' leading leisure organisations, bringing new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) sitting within the Marketing & Sales team. The Designer is responsible for delivering a comprehensive design and production service across both Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo, working from concept through to final production on a wide variety of projects.

• Produce high-quality graphic design across print and digital channels, including signage, interpretation panels, exhibit graphics, campaigns, publications, event materials and multimedia assets.
• Develop creative solutions that are visually impactful, accessible and consistent with the brand, from initial concept through to finished artwork.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to understand briefs and translate them into practical, on-brand design work.
• Liaise with external printers, fabricators, sign manufacturers and media suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required standard.
• Contribute to visitor experience projects, including way finding, exhibit graphics and immersive or spatial design where relevant.
• Keep up to date with emerging design trends, tools and technologies, bringing fresh thinking to the wider team.

• A relevant qualification in Graphic Design or Visual Communication.
• Significant experience delivering high-quality graphic design across both print and digital channels.
• A strong portfolio showing creative thinking, visual storytelling and solid design execution.
• Experience producing branding, marketing materials, publications, campaigns, signage, interpretation or visitor-facing graphics.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Experience working with printers, media suppliers, sign manufacturers and fabrication contractors.
• Advanced practical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong conceptual, typographic, layout and visual communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and a thorough understanding of brand consistency.
• Evidence of continued professional development in design software, creative techniques or emerging technologies.

Desirable: experience in exhibit, environmental, spatial or exhibition design; knowledge of visitor experience design, way finding or interpretive design; experience creating graphics for large-format, three-dimensional or immersive environments; familiarity with 3D visualisation or spatial planning software.

The role is based on-site at Paignton Zoo in Devon. It is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

The salary is £27,183 per annum.

• 33 days of paid holiday pro-rata (including Bank Holidays)
• free zoo entry for family members
• discounts on food and retail on site
• free staff parking
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• training opportunities including First Aid and tractor driving