Design Assistant

About Engaging Education

Engaging Education is more than a creative agency. We’re a team of more than 30 innovators and problem solvers with a track record of producing outstanding creative services. Ultimately, our mission in everything we do is to support good people to do great things. We deliver branding, marketing and communication materials that break down barriers and create impact for partners across the UK and beyond.

• You can find out more about working at Engaging Education here.

We are looking for a Graphic Design Assistant to join our team and support on a wide variety of visual communication material, from interior displays and print materials, to digital & web assets. Our ideal candidate is motivated, organised, and has a good eye for detail when it comes to design materials.

• Liaising with the Design Lead and Projects & Partnership Managers to understand and deliver projects in line with client needs.
• Implementing client updates across materials.
• Helping roll out of brand application across key materials and templates.
• Preparing print files to send to external suppliers.
• Contribute new design ideas to support creative development.
• Manage time and multiple projects effectively within your schedule.
• Offer positive support and feedback for other designers.
• Consistently demonstrate the Engaging Education values both internally and externally.
• Ensure high levels of communication across all internal and external networks.

• Passionate about creating designs that make a positive impact.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in their work.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with other designers.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite design software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

• Experience of translating designs into template format in MS Word/PPT, Canva, Adobe Express
• Experience in an agency environment

• Private health insurance and discounted gym membership.
• £200/year towards a monthly subscription of your choice.
• Flexible/hybrid working between home and our Wakefield studio.
• 20 days’ annual leave (increasing with time spent in the team) plus eight bank holidays.
• Two weeks company closure over Christmas.
• Range of away days and social events.
• Monthly self-development time and CPD allowance.