Graphic Designer

Reporting to Wild Impact's Senior Manager: Communications and Partnerships,the Graphic Designer will work closely with the communications, fundraising, partnerships, and programme teams to deliver high-quality design outputs that strengthen brand consistency, support campaigns, and enhance organisational storytelling.

This role plays a critical part in reinforcing Wild Impact's brand identity and nurturing a strong, values-driven organisational culture through visually compelling and purposeful design.

KEY OUTPUTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Multi-Page Document Design (Adobe InDesign - Core Skill)

• Design Annual Reviews, profiles, reports, brochures, manuals, and product guides using strong layout principles.
• Build consistent styles across large documents with paragraph and character styles.
• Use grids, margins, master pages, and proper text threading to ensure structure and flow.
• Prepare documents for print using correct bleed, slug, and pre-flighting protocols.
• Manage linked assets for efficient file handling and high-resolution output.

Product Photo Retouching & Photomontages

• Retouch product images for colour, clarity, and presentation using Photoshop.
• Create photomontages from prototype imagery to show how products appear in real-world use.
• Use clipping paths, masking, and background removal for clean compositions.
• Apply lighting and shadow adjustments to make composite images feel natural and realistic.

Infographics & Visual Content

• Design clean, modern infographics in Illustrator that simplify complex concepts.
• Ensure consistent colour use, typography, and visual hierarchy across all materials.
• Create vector-based icons and diagrams that support Echo Barrier's branding.

General Graphic Design

• Produce on-brand marketing and internal collateral across print and digital.
• Apply expert typography with precision.
• Manage and export assets in appropriate formats (PNG, JPG, PDF, EPS, AI, PSD).
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of visual accuracy.

PowerPoint & Presentations

• Design engaging, professional slide decks that align with our brand.
• Use master slides, animations, and data visualisation where needed.
• Format and export decks for PDF, video, or interactive use.

COMPETANCIES:

The successful incumbent will be a creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with a strong understanding of visual storytelling in a non-profit or impact-driven context. They will be highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Specific skills required are:

• Excellent visual thinking and attention to detail, emphasis on polish.
• Strong sense of layout, balance, and brand alignment.
• Someone who takes pride in consistency and small details.
• A collaborator who can interpret briefs, meet deadlines, and offer creative input.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Creative with a strong visual eye and attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and open to feedback.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions oriented.
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Adaptable and deadline driven.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across teams
• Passionate about social and environmental impact and working in a not-for-profit environment.
• Values-driven with an interest in social and environmental impact.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience (or proven portfolio demonstrating the required skill level).
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or a closely related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• In-depth, detail-oriented knowledge of prepress processes, paper specification, colour management and large-format file preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, anticipate needs and offer solutions rather than waiting for instruction.
• Comfortable working collaboratively