Junior UI/UX and Visual Communications Designer

About the role

The Junior UI/UX and Visual Communications Designer creates polished, user-centred visual products for print and digital channels. Working with consultants, researchers, analysts and communications colleagues, the role turns evidence and ideas into clear, consistent layouts for clients, partners and the public. It combines graphic design with foundational UI/UX methods such as user flows, wireframes, prototypes and usability feedback, while meeting brand, quality and accessibility standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design technical reports, assessments, policy briefs, proposals, presentations, infographics, dashboards, factsheets, templates and other knowledge products.
• Turn research findings, data and narrative into clear visual stories, working with report writers and data analysts.
• Create social media graphics, campaign assets, event materials, brochures, flyers, certificates, newsletters and branded digital content.
• Develop user journeys, site maps, wireframes, clickable prototypes and interface specifications for websites and dashboards.
• Gather requirements, test early concepts with users or internal teams, incorporate feedback and document design decisions.
• Produce and edit vector artwork, icons, diagrams, illustrations and print-ready files.
• Maintain the visual identity and build editable templates and an organised asset library.
• Use AI-assisted design tools responsibly, respecting confidentiality, copyright and licensing.
• Review work for accuracy, consistency, accessibility and legibility, and coordinate design timelines with project teams.

Required profile

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in UI/UX design, graphic design, visual communication, digital design, publishing or a related field.
• Demonstrable portfolio with work in more than one format, including report layouts, infographics, presentations, brand assets and at least one web or mobile interface concept.
• Experience making long-form reports or knowledge products in CorelDRAW, Adobe InDesign or an equivalent layout tool is essential.
• A diploma or degree in graphic design, visual communication, interaction design, multimedia, fine arts, computer science or a related field is desirable; strong capability may substitute.

Required skills

• Advanced CorelDRAW, including multipage layouts, master pages, styles, vector editing and print-ready PDF export.
• Canva for branded social, presentation and campaign assets.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro or After Effects is an advantage.
• Fundamental to intermediate Figma; Adobe XD, Sketch or similar is an advantage.
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, and the ability to turn Excel or Power BI charts into report visuals.
• Understanding of typography, colour theory, composition, responsive design, accessibility and information design.
• Knowledge of print and screen file formats, RGB/CMYK, resolution, bleed and print specifications.