Junior Designer

Please apply with your CV

Join a life saving crew

The Northwest Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) provides enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a life changing difference. We provide emergency medical treatment when time is critical.

As a Charity we have developed our service by embracing change which has enabled us to implement new and innovative ways of working and increase our impact on patient outcomes. We continuously look to develop our service to ensure we continue to change and save lives.

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Designer to join our marketing team and help bring our campaigns to life. Working closely with the Creative Designer and wider team, you will support the creation of engaging visual content across both print and digital channels, including social media graphics, fundraising materials, posters and email assets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong eye for design, experience using Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for developing creative solutions that support meaningful work within a charity environment. You’ll collaborate with colleagues, interpret briefs into effective visual designs, and continue developing your skills while contributing to impactful communications.

Role Details

JOB TITLE: Junior Designer

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

SALARY: £25,025 per annum

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week - Agile and Hybrid working

Main duties and responsibilities:

· Support the development of a range of creative design materials, using innovative and practical solutions to deliver engaging content.

· Work collaboratively with the Creative Designer and other members of the marketing team, managing your workload to deliver work to agreed deadlines.

· Interpret briefing information to create accessible layouts, graphics and visual assets for both print and digital outputs - including fundraising materials, social media graphics, posters, leaflets, banners and email assets.

· Support the production and delivery of visual content for digital platforms, including social media and website (with guidance).

· Ensure all work reflects the charity’s brand guidelines, tone and visual standards, and adheres to charity fundraising regulations.

· Communicate design options clearly to colleagues and stakeholders using appropriate tools and technologies.

· Stay up-to-date with current design trends and tools, sharing ideas with the team.

· Understand the unique design considerations and best practices for each social media platform (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

· Assist with asset file management and archiving to keep design resources organised and accessible.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

· Educated to diploma level or equivalent experience of knowledge

· Some relevant design training or equivalent experience

· Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office software to produce professional visuals and layouts.

· Ability to take a brief and translate it into creative work.

· Experience creating both print-ready artwork and digital graphics.

· Experience working to brand guidelines.

· Some exposure to editorial design, typography, or basic motion/animation.

· Familiarity with digital tools beyond Adobe (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express) and project management tools (e.g. Asana, Monday, Basecamp)

Skills

· Strong communication skills -able to understand briefs and explain ideas effectively.

· Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

· An eye for detail and a strong visual sensibility.

· Understanding of emerging AI trends and technologies relevant to the design and/or charity sector

Personal Attributes / Abilities

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· A willingness to learn and develop design skills in a charity environment.

· Clean driving licence and access to own car

• Department
• Marketing, Communications and PR
• Locations
• Barton Base , Knowsley Head Office
• Remote status
• Hybrid

Knowsley Head Office

Our Perks & Benefits

• Company Pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Occupational Sick Pay

• Life Assurance

• Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days (pro-rata)

• Long Service Leave up to 3 additional days (pro-rata)

NWAA Values

Our values were developed in house by our own people and are at the core of everything we do. Our values unite us together as one crew.

• We are passionate about saving lives
• We take ownership
• We never stand still
• We are one crew

About North West Air Ambulance

We're a lifesaving and life-changing charity in the North West of England.

Our crews bring enhanced pre-hospital care and medical interventions to the scene, giving patients the best chance, often where seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
With three helicopters and four critical care cars, we operate day and night, 365 days a year, and serve the largest population in the UK, outside of London, but it costs £18 million annually to keep us in the air and on the road.
And here’s the challenge: we receive no government or NHS funding. Every mission we fly is funded entirely by the generosity of our supporters.

Find out more at nwairambulance.org.uk