junior designer job

We’re looking for a Junior Artworker / Designer to join our busy signage and vehicle branding team. This is a hands-on, production-focused role where you’ll support the artwork and design process for signage, vehicle graphics, fleet branding, and large-format print, while also assisting with internal marketing content.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for a junior at the early stages of their career who wants exposure to both production artwork and brand-led design, gaining a well-rounded skillset within a professional, fast-paced environment.

You’ll see your work go from artwork → print → install → marketing, gaining valuable experience across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with print-ready artwork for signage, vehicle graphics, and large-format print.
  • Working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Learning and applying correct setup for bleed, cut lines, scale, and panelling.
  • Supporting creative design tasks such as layouts, amendments, and updates.
  • Working closely with production and operations teams to understand workflows and constraints.
  • Working with the marketing team to support internal documents, social media graphics, and branded assets.
  • Creating visual assets such as social media posts, blog thumbnails, and case study graphics.
  • Adding jobs to the system and keeping artwork stages accurately updated.
  • Answering phone calls professionally and handling basic artwork or job enquiries.
  • Checking artwork thoroughly for accuracy and quality before production
  • Managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications:

  • Basic working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Some understanding of design, layout, and visual consistency.
  • Willingness to learn print production processes for signage and vehicle graphics.
  • Good attention to detail and pride in accuracy.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Confident communicator, including phone calls.
  • Reliable, organised, and keen to improve.

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Some experience or education in graphic design, artwork, or print.
  • Interest in signage, vehicle graphics, or large-format print.
  • Interest in marketing, branding, or content creation.
  • A creative eye and enthusiasm for learning.

About HG

We are HG Graphics, a professional branding and graphics company specialising in vehicle branding, signage, wide-format print, and architectural graphics. We invest in people who want to learn properly, improve quickly, and build long-term careers.

Job Type

Full-time or Part-time (flexible for the right candidate)

Salary

£19,500 – £22,000 per year (pro rata for part-time, dependent on experience)

Benefits

  • Overtime (where applicable).
  • Company pension.
  • On-site parking.
  • On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced artworkers and designers.
  • Exposure to real signage, vehicle branding, and marketing projects.
  • A friendly, professional, and supportive team environment.
  • Clear progression into a mid-weight Artworker / Designer role.
  • Regular salary reviews linked to development and performance.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Full-time or part-time options available, to be discussed at interview

Work Location

HG Graphics