Assistant Digital Designer

at  CAFOD

STARTING SALARY: £32,829 - £35,856

Contract and Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office

JOB PROFILE

Do you have a creative mind with a flair for digital design? Do you have a passion for crafting visual storytelling that can drive change in the world? We are seeking an emerging digital designer who can create compelling, innovative designs and translate them into persuasive digital communications across multiple channels. As part of our creative content team—which includes writers, designers, photographers, filmmakers, and planners—you’ll be dedicated to crafting compelling visual narratives that inspire our target audience and reinforce the passion of our existing supporters. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation, including, digital, fundraising, media, campaigns, and education. Working collaboratively within the design team, you will develop engaging concepts and visual assets for fundraising appeals, advocacy campaigns and wider engagement both on digital channels and for printed outputs. This role offers more than just the opportunity to elevate your design skills to the next level; it’s a chance to be part of our brand’s evolution. You will play an important role in launching and implementing our brand refresh. You will have an exceptional eye for detail, be organised and be good at prioritising your work with the support of your manager. You will be excellent at building relationships and confident in communicating your ideas.

OTHER SKILLS

• Workflow optimisation: Work with designers and the creative planner to manage multiple design projects from concept through completion, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Trend and skill monitoring: Stay abreast of the latest trends in digital design, social media, and technology. Regularly update skills in graphic design software, motion graphics, and digital content creation tools to enhance design quality and effectiveness.
• Cross-platform design adaptation: Adapt visual content for different platforms, ensuring optimal display and engagement across social media, web, and print mediums. Understand each platform’s technical and user experience constraints to optimise designs accordingly.
• UX/UI design experience: Possess a foundational understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that enhance user engagement and contribute to a seamless digital experience across various platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of the Assistant digital designer is pivotal in crafting dynamic and compelling visual narratives across various media. This role requires a multifaceted skill set, combining creativity, collaboration, and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver with a passion for digital design, capable of translating fundraising objectives into engaging visual stories while maintaining brand consistency and technical skills for project success.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.

• 36 days holiday (22 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced Sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programm