Lead Graphic Designer

Ready to impact a better future? As a Lead Graphic Designer in our Media Services team, you'll lead the creation and delivery of high-quality digital and print design that supports defence training and communication. You'll play a key role in shaping creative outputs that inform, engage and make a meaningful impact.
This is a role where your work has purpose. From developing engaging digital and print content to supporting design standards and mentoring colleagues, you'll help create impactful solutions that support critical programmes. Your ideas and expertise will contribute to innovation, consistency and quality - ultimately helping to deliver a positive impact on our customers and the communities we serve.
What you'll do as a Lead Graphic Designer
You'll be entrusted to:
Lead the creation and delivery of digital and print design projects, ensuring high-quality outputs
Manage workflow from the graphics queue, allocating work across the team effectively
Produce creative content including , animations and social media assets
Provide guidance, mentoring and support to designers to help them grow and maintain consistent standards
Ensure all design work aligns with brand guidelines,accessibility standards and overall creative direction.
Collaborate with stakeholders, production teams and external suppliers to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions

A degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, supported by a strong portfolio
Significant experience in both digital and print design, including brand management
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and guide colleagues and stakeholders
A proactive, organised approach with a passion for creativity and continuous improvement, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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Discover all you need to keep growing
We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer
Holidays: Competitive holiday package
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.