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    Creative and Print Services are seeking to recruit a Loughborough University student graduating in 2023, or a current Part B student of the University to work in our busy, award-winning in-house design studio.

    The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create better futures, together.

    The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

    We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

    Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.

    Job Details

    Creative and Print Services are seeking to recruit a Loughborough University student graduating in 2023, or a current Part B student of the University to work in our busy, award-winning in-house design studio.

    This exciting 12 month placement opportunity would enable you to develop creative and sound technical skills in a fast paced studio setting, which would include looking at new and exciting ways design interacts with digital, social and print channels.

    The ideal candidate will have a passion for good design and be bursting with creative ideas. You will have some knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and ideally After Effects for MacOS. This will be backed up by a strong portfolio of projects you can share at application and interview stages.

    Job Duties

    • To produce work for a wide range of design applications including printed material, web/digital collateral using Adobe CC InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. After Effects and Microsoft Office 365 on Apple Computers using the latest MacOS operating system.
    • To manage design jobs from start to finish – including liaison with clients and other Creative and Print Services colleagues as appropriate.
    • To build technically sound press-ready artwork and digital elements for online and social media use.
    • To assist the design team in ensuring the correct use of Loughborough University’s corporate identity.
    • To work to agreed procedures for the organisation and archiving of work produced.
    • To maintain a knowledge of current and future design trends, software, apps through personal interest, ongoing training and self-development.
    • Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Design Team Leader or Head of Brand, Creative and Print Services.

    Interviews: 25 May 2023