Design Jobs Board

At the National Centre for Social Research (Natcen), we produce some of the most exciting, challenging, and rigorous independent research out there and we’re looking for a Graphic Designer to help bring it to life for us and our customers. Working and developing alongside our experienced Design Manager, you will help build our profile and increase awareness of the great research we do by engaging with a variety of different people across NatCen, as well as our valued clients.

You will work with our Marketing and Communications team to further enhance our communications, our Business Development capability to help produce highly visual proposals, and liaise with our teams of Researchers to help turn their data into great visual content and engaging materials.

We’re looking for someone with previous experience of graphic design, keen to develop their skills in a challenging but rewarding environment. The work involves creating and updating artwork, from laying out of survey letters and questionnaires, to producing infographics and data visualisations. Proven experience of using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is essential.

You’ll be educated to degree level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate relevant experience in previous roles. You’ll be used to working to creative briefs and within brand guidelines to deliver high quality work to deadline with a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to prioritise, work on repetitive tasks and manage multiple deadlines is essential. The work involved will be varied and will include:

• Preparing print ready documents
• Producing branded materials, liaising with print providers and assisting with reviewing proofs for visual quality
• Designing online graphics to brief and within the organisation’s brand guidelines for web and social media

We offer a creative, enthusiastic and supportive team to work with and a great office space located in Clerkenwell, Central London. If you believe you have the experience and qualities, we are looking for then we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for NatCen; as well as a competitive salary and excellent working environment (inc. home/office hybrid), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include;

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) which increases to 30 days after 3 years of employment;
• Generous Company Pension Scheme;
• Life Insurance and Health Cash Plan;
• NatCen Rewards, our online benefits scheme offering discounts at over 800 retailers and service providers;
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan;
• Enhanced parental leave and Employee Assistance Programme;
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry leading experts.

About the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)

At NatCen, we’re driven by the belief that social research has the power to make life better. Our research influences policy makers, practitioners, academics and the media, shaping our understanding of the world we live in and how it is changing.

The application process;

The National Centre for Social Research is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment and committed to equality of opportunity. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalised groups.

We therefore ask that you follow the application process below;

• Complete and send the Natcen Application for employment form.
• Send your CV & personal statement, as one document (without any identifiable personal data) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role & why you would like to work at NatCen.
• Please also attach three portfolio examples of design work relevant to NatCen (provided as a PDF).
• Click the link to complete our Equality monitoring form (Job reference number: HR/GD)

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At Natcen we receive a high volume of great quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier then the advertised closing date, early applications are therefore encouraged.