Senior Designer

The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.

The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines.

Since 1858, we have expanded access to world-class higher education. Today, around 40,000 students in more than 190 countries are part of our global learning community.

The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities, whose mission is to advocate for the discipline.

By working together, we expand access to outstanding higher education and resources, and extend their benefits to learners and researchers across the UK and around the world.

The Role

Working with the Head of Creative Services, the Senior Designer will manage the design and production of a wide range of creative assets across print and digital channels, supporting the University's strategic communications, marketing, student recruitment and brand engagement objectives

The post holder will partner closely with colleagues across Strategic Communications and Marketing, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to develop compelling creative outputs including prospectuses, corporate publications, annual reports, research reports, marketing collateral, event branding, digital content, social media assets and advertising campaigns. They will manage a portfolio of projects from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.

Acting as a guardian of the University of London brand, the Senior Designer will support the use of visual identity guidelines, provide expert design advice across the organisation, and help maintain consistency of messaging and presentation across all channels. The role will also contribute to the creation of bespoke graphics, illustrations and animations, helping to bring marketing campaigns and institutional communications to life.

Working closely with printers, photographers and other creative suppliers, the Senior Designer will oversee the production process from artwork creation and typesetting through to print and digital publication, applying expert knowledge of design software, print production and digital media. The post holder will also support the management and development of the University's Media Library, ensuring assets are maintained, accessible and used effectively across the organisation.

This role provides creative leadership and specialist expertise to colleagues across the University, supporting the development of high-quality communications, championing best practice in design, and identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance the University's visual presence and reputation.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application, CV and examples of work (by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 20th September 2026.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed.