Junior Graphic Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
OPOP Media are a digital media agency based in Manchester, delivering creative and business solutions.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Graphic Designer to join OPOP Media in their Manchester City Centre office, with the design team looking to expand due to company growth. The successful candidate will join a rapidly growing business that has created a great working environment for their team.
Your Responsibilities
As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will:
- Help drive the development of creative solutions across all platforms and channels including social media, paid media and branding.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Design teams to ensure designs are coherent and on track.
- Create high-quality design outputs for multiple clients and projects at a time.
- Ensure all outputs are on brand, taking direction and feedback from senior team members.
- Work with a wide range of media including photography, illustration and video footage. Keep up with industry trends and best practice.
Essential Skills
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a strong portfolio to join our team. The ideal candidate must have:
- Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
- Strong experience in video editing, particularly within Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Good knowledge of TikTok and other video-focused social platforms.
- A willingness to learn in the role and develop skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment and deal with multiple deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise own workload to meet deadlines, and work independently.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of the Figma design application.
- Experience working within an agency environment.
Additional Information
- Salary: Between £17-22,000 depending on experience.
- Hours: 9:30-17:30 Mon-Fri, with an earlier finish on Fridays.
- Location: Manchester City Centre
If you're a skilled individual with a passion for graphic design and video editing, then this might just be the perfect opportunity for you! Send us your application today for your chance to join the OPOP team!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £17,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester, M2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Graphic Designer roles across OPOP Media's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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