Junior Graphic Designer
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Key responsibilities
Support the delivery of the Group website redevelopment project by creating, editing and optimising visual content and digital assets.
Create new visual content and adapt existing assets for websites, campaigns, product launches, events, social media, email marketing and other marketing channels.
Prepare, optimise and quality-check imagery, graphics and artwork for digital and print publication.
Assist with the migration, updating and reformatting of existing marketing assets as part of content improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Organise, maintain and update photography libraries, image repositories and other digital assets to support efficient content creation and distribution.
Create and maintain Canva templates and reusable design assets to improve consistency and efficiency across the organisation.
Support product photography selection, image editing, retouching and optimisation activities.
Work with content authors, product marketers, digital marketing specialists and external partners to deliver creative assets to agreed timelines.
Provide design support for strategic product launches, campaigns, events and other business priorities.
Maintain compliance with Oxford Instruments brand guidelines and visual identity standards across all deliverables.
Manage multiple project tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
Carry out other reasonable duties required to support Marketing Communications activities and strategic projects.
About you
You will be a creative and organised designer with strong visual awareness and a proactive approach to your work. You will enjoy working collaboratively, taking design briefs and turning ideas into clear, engaging and brand-aligned visual content.
You will be comfortable managing multiple tasks, working to deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail. This is a junior role, so we are looking for someone with strong design foundations, a relevant portfolio and the motivation to keep developing their skills in a supportive marketing environment.
You will be adaptable, delivery-focused and committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
Essential requirements
A degree, Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Strong practical experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills and experience creating digital content for websites, campaigns or other online channels.
Strong visual awareness and a creative approach to design.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
A proactive, self-motivated and delivery-focused working style.
The ability to work collaboratively with marketing, digital, product and external agency stakeholders.
The ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.
A commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
Desirable skills and experience
Experience using Canva, PowerPoint and Word.
Experience supporting website, digital content or marketing projects.
Experience preparing images and artwork for different digital formats.
Experience working with brand guidelines or visual identity standards.
An interest in science, technology, engineering or technical products.
Benefits and working culture
Competitive salary.
Hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days per week onsite depending on location.
12 month fixed-term contract.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile Group website redevelopment project.
Exposure to website, campaign, product launch, event and digital marketing activity.
Opportunity to build experience within an international science and technology business.
Access to learning and development opportunities.
Inclusive culture where employees are valued, respected and supported to reach their potential.
About Oxford Instruments
Oxford Instruments is a UK-listed scientific-instrument manufacturer that designs tools and systems for high-technology industry and research, enabling imaging, analysis, and fabrication of materials at the atomic and molecular level.
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