About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join NTSU’s Marketing, Communication & Digital team at a time of continued investment in our brand, digital communications and student engagement.
Every year, thousands of students engage with NTSU through our events, campaigns, services and communities. As our Creative Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how students experience their Students’ Union, producing high-quality creative work that informs, inspires and connects our diverse student community.
From designing major campaigns and event branding to creating social media assets, publications, digital content and promotional materials, you’ll work on a huge variety of creative projects that make a real difference to students’ lives.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to design creative assets that support marketing campaigns, events, commercial activity and student services. Alongside graphic design, you’ll have opportunities to create photography, video and occasional motion graphics that enhance campaigns and help tell authentic student stories.
Please note: some evening and weekend work is a requirement of this role.
Role at a glance
- Job title: Creative Designer
- Department: Marketing, Communication & Digital
- Location: Across NTU campuses
- Hours: Full-time — 37.5 hours per week (flexible), with some evening/weekend work
- Salary: £27,219 per annum (Band F)
- Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August 2026
- Interviews: expected to be held on 10th August 2026, at the City Campus
What you’ll be doing
You’ll work on a huge variety of creative projects — across print, digital, photography, video and motion — that make a real difference to students’ lives.
- Designing creative assets across print, digital, social media, websites, events, merchandise and promotional materials.
- Developing engaging visual communications that support campaigns, services and commercial activity.
- Applying and developing NTSU’s visual identity across a wide range of projects.
- Producing creative content for websites, email marketing, digital signage and social media.
- Capturing and editing photography and video to support campaigns and events.
- Creating motion graphics and simple animations where appropriate to enhance digital content.
- Preparing artwork for print and digital production and working with external suppliers where required.
- Collaborating with colleagues across NTSU to deliver creative solutions that engage students and strengthen our brand.
Areas you’ll work across
- Graphic design.
- Brand and campaign design.
- Print and digital communications.
- Photography and video.
- Social media and digital content.
- Events and commercial marketing.
What we’re looking for
This role would suit someone with a passion for graphic design who enjoys working on a wide variety of creative projects and seeing their work make a genuine impact.
Design & creative skills
- Experience producing high-quality graphic design across print and digital media.
- A strong eye for typography, layout, branding and visual communication.
- Confident using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Able to produce photography and video to support campaigns and events, with motion graphics experience desirable.
Ways of working
- Able to manage multiple creative projects while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and developing creative ideas.
- Interested in new design trends and technologies that enhance creative communications.
- Committed to producing accessible, engaging and inclusive communications.
Benefits
Working for NTSU as our Creative Designer not only positions you at the heart of everything that we do as an organisation, but also offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth.
- Generous paid holiday: 33 days of paid time off, allowing ample time for rest, recreation and personal pursuits. New staff start with 20 days holiday, 8 bank holidays and 5 closure days.
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): for extra hours worked, ensuring you have time to recharge.
- Competitive pension contribution: 4–6% contribution, investing in your future and financial stability post-retirement.
- Flexible working: arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life effectively.
- Salary progression based on performance: salary increases within a band, reflecting your value to our team.
- Travel Pass Loan and Wage Loan: ease your commute and manage unexpected expenses.
- Enhanced sick pay: support during difficult times, so you can focus on your health when you need it most.
- Training and development opportunities: numerous opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Enhanced parental leave: 3 weeks of paid paternity leave, plus enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Free eye tests and a financial contribution towards glasses required for computer work.
- Free annual flu jabs.
How to apply
Apply online via our recruitment portal. The deadline to apply is 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August 2026. Interviews are expected to be held on 10th August 2026, at the City Campus.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NTSU welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups, disabled candidates and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
Ready to apply?
Find out more and submit your application via our recruitment portal before 23:59 on Sunday 2nd August 2026.
