Senior Graphic Designer

Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Location: London, Bedford Square

Contract Type: Permanent

Department: Communications Studio

Reports to: Head of Communications / Head of Design

Hours: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm

The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies.

Role Overview:

The Senior Graphic Designer will be required to project manage all design projects from concept to delivery, create original artwork and designs and coordinate with the design team to ensure the quality of work is consistent throughout the entire studio.

Administratively, the appointed candidate will report directly to the Head of Communications whilst working under the Head of Design for the majority of projects. The role is key in the delivery of graphic output that the AA School is known for worldwide and to continue and enhance the cultural production within the school.

The Communications Studio is responsible for overall school communication as well as the design and production of all content generated within the AA, both internally and externally. The studio has been relaunched and it is an exciting time to join the team and take part in the future identity for the next steps in how the AA communicates its work to a larger global audience.

Applicants will be expected to currently work from home, with a view of returning back to office based work subject to easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

What we offer:

A wide-range of staff benefits including generous annual leave and a defined-contribution pension scheme.