Graphic Designer

Are you looking for something more meaningful at work? At The Way Design we specialise in engaging and useful design for the heritage, landscape and environmental sectors. We have an enviable client list including national parks and forests, charities and museums to name a few.

You could be working on signage for the England Coast Path one day, an interactive museum exhibition the next, and on a wildlife charity magazine the following day! Certainly no two days are the same in this job but it means we need someone with a flexible approach to work and the motivation to keep up.

We work across a range of real-life communications – visitor experience, interpretation planning and design, wayfinding and trails, exhibitions, mapping and illustration, marketing campaigns and communications in all media. We also work closely with a range of specialist consultants across the country on a variety of projects.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, all-round designer to join us either remotely or in our North Cornwall studio. You are a passionate and talented designer who will help our business grow and create great work, while keeping up with day-to-day projects and having a bit of fun in the process. You should have a few years of experience working in-house or agency side in a fast-paced studio, where you’ve gained proven project experience, but that’s not a dealbreaker for the right person. Being both creative conceptually and able to develop and artwork your projects, you should have the confidence to take a brief from concept stage through to delivery.

Knowledge of accessible and inclusive design is a bonus as it’s something we’re passionate about. Experience and/or knowledge of working in heritage interpretation, the public sector and museums and charities is a big plus. As is a love of the great outdoors!

Take a look at our website (which naturally requires updating) for an idea of the kind of work we do.

You will have:

• Graphic design degree or similar
• Experience in a competitive agency or fast-paced in house team
• A great portfolio showcasing your creativity, problem-solving, effective design and breadth of experience
• High standards of execution
• Accurate artworking and print knowledge
• Expert Abobe CC skills in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Mac user with proficient knowledge of MS Office
• Good time management and motivation when working independently
• Able to prioritise and plan your work day to meet deadlines
• Experience of working to existing brand guidelines
• Efficient and accurate maintenance of files and records
• A love of nature and the outdoors.

You will be:

• A conceptual thinker and problem solver
• A confident communicator
• Collaborative in a team and good working alone
• Passionate about design with a questioning mind
• Bright, full of ideas, meticulous and keen to learn more.

Nice to have:

• Illustration skills – freehand and Mac
• Interpretation design experience
• Knowledge of landscape and environment sectors
• Experience of design for museums
• 3D experience – exhibition, interactive or signage
• Making design accessible – including accessible PDFs
• Digital experience: web and social media assets
• Content creation – copywriting for clients, social media, website and email
• Responsibility for own projects
• Driving license (some travel to remote locations).

In return you'll get:

• £22-28k FTE dependent on experience
• Flexibility – part or full time: 22.5/37.5 hours per week
• Based in North Cornwall or remotely
• 21 days’ holiday PLUS birthday and Christmas week off
• National Trust, English Heritage or RSPB membership (after probation)
• Flexible working hours
• CPD plus talks, conferences and courses
• Pension scheme (after probation).