Job Description

Job Introduction

Junior Designer (12 Months Maternity Cover)



Here at BPP we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience - we are looking for a talented Junior Designer to support our Lead Designer on a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave.



Your key responsibility involves supporting the Lead Designer in delivering the design aspects of publishing materials. You will be expected to engage with Head of Programmes, Lead Project Editors, Clients and stakeholders from other parts of the business to design, produce and deliver covers, diagrams, icons, templates and other design assets for learning materials to schedule. You will also work on ad-hoc design requests such as brochures or flyers.



What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!

Why work for BPP Education Group?

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:



Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP's courses for free - be it a professional qualification or full degree.


With hybrid working available, you'll be able to split your time between one of our London based centres and wherever you choose to call home.


We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there's a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.


Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you'll be doing

You key responsible will be to:

Update covers and prepare them for print Prepare covers for license requests Create jacket images for LM's website, book trade, and client requests Create and amend diagrams for print and online use, working to specific style guides Create barcodes Carry out picture research and modify images Take on ad-hoc design projects/tasks, including icons, brochures, and flyers Suggest ideas and create design concepts for new covers and publishing templates Support the Lead designer with any projects Ensure designs adhere to BPP's and clients' branding guidelines

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop 1 year professional design experience A strong interest in design and typography Proactive and self-motivated Good time management skills and ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines Ability to self-manage when working in a demanding environment during peak publishing cycles Concentration, accuracy and an eye for detail Excellent personal and communication skills Good Outlook and PDF skills

How will this process work?

The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:

Competency style interview followed by taking a look at a sample of your current portfolio with the Lead Designer and current Junior Designer - 60 minutes
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!

BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP's safer recruitment practices

BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.