Join us as a Web & Graphic Designer and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital and Web Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for digital media, excellent design skills, and a deep understanding of web design principles. This role involves creating visually appealing and user-friendly designs that enhance brand identity, optimize user experiences across various digital platforms and support marketing, communications and growth objectives.
What you’ll be doing:
* Designing and developing compelling visual designs for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, online ads and other digital and print assets that communicate the intended message effectively.
* Collaborating with developers to ensure seamless implementation of design elements.
* Designing wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces that align with brand guidelines and user expectations.
* Creating contents such as graphics, illustrations, animations and multimedia content for digital campaigns, as well as banners, brochures, infographics, presentations and other promotional materials. Optimise images and graphics for web performance while maintaining quality.
* Maintaining brand consistency, ensuring all digital designs align with Fera’s branding and visual identity – adapting designs for various screen sizes and devices to ensure responsive and mobile friendly layouts.
* Collaborating with the marketing, sales, science and development teams to execute projects.
* Managing multiple project simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
What we’re looking for:
* A BSc in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
* Proven experience in digital and web design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Experience with motion graphics or video editing.
* Familiarity with SEO principles and analytics tools.
* Knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Magento, Drupal) and Digital Asset Management systems.
* Knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, illustrator, XD), Figma, or sketch for project execution.
* Knowledge of HTML, CSS and web standards.
* Understanding of typography, colour theory, layout design and branding principles.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
What’s in it for you?
* 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
* Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
* Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
* Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact recruitment@fera.co.uk
We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at recruitment@fera.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.
The Company
At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
The Benefits
Flexible working
Pension contributions
Training & Development
On-site Gym
Shopping & Transport Discounts
Voluntary Benefits to suit your lifestyle
LTIP/share scheme