Job Description

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Description

We are currently looking for a

Designer

to join our Design & Brand team on a part time basis, 24 hours per week, fixed term contract until 31st October 2026.



You will create high-quality, impactful work that helps to deliver marketing messages about our artistic programme, and supports our events, site and the wider Southbank Centre.



You'll have a portfolio of brilliant ideas, and strong visual brand work. The Southbank Centre's brand is highly visual, and as such you'll have good graphic and image creation skills, and be confident working with typography. You will be very proficient in Adobe CC.



With a proven ability to create design solutions from concept to production, and a core understanding of brand integrity, you will be able to convey ideas in a positive and creative manner, and be comfortable both working collaboratively and taking full ownership of projects. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing our brand language.



Please note that this role is located in an open-plan office environment.



Please include a PDF portfolio with your application. Applications without a portfolio won't be reviewed.

Please download the attached for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

If you are viewing on a job board, please paste the following URL into your browser to find the original advert: careers.southbankcentre.co.uk



The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.



Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies

will not be considered

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Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.



We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

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Key Responsibilities

Working collaboratively as a core member of the design team to produce creative and visually arresting campaigns and communications that talk appropriately to our audiences and complement the Southbank Centre brand

To create engaging design solutions for Southbank Centre communications across a broad range of media - online and offline
To keep a keen eye on the direction of Southbank Centre's brand and identity and to apply it consistently and coherently across all platforms
To assist in the creation of design solutions to briefed projects, taking into account the target audience, budget and production schedules as specified in the briefing document
To work with internal clients to produce marketing materials consistent with lead campaign materials


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Skills & Experience

Experience in a design studio environment, and/or working directly with clients

Experience of working with visual identities
Proven experience of designing and producing a wide range digital and printed assets, with attention to detail and adherence to brand guidelines
A good understanding of print production techniques, and experience of setting up artwork for print
Advanced fluency in Adobe Creative Suite - specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator - and fluency in After Effects. Additional training can be provided through Skillshare


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Benefits

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:





A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home) Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for SC events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga


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About Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London's cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences.




From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities.




As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.