Junior Designer

Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior Designer to join our Creative team. The principal role of the Junior Designer is to respond to creative briefs, supporting the team with brainstorming activities, helping to create designs and maintaining the integrity of the work for our clients.

The Junior Designer will work closely with the Creative team members to build up their creative skills, to gain an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how to create compelling corporate communications designs, and to develop their technical, digital and publishing skills.

In time, as your career progresses, you will have the chance to gain direct exposure to our clients and the business process. We will provide you with a range of opportunities and various platforms to develop your career within this growing and highly ambitious organisation. We see this role as starting a successful career, not just a job. Attracting and retaining the right people for our team is an absolute priority for us and we take their career development seriously from day one. You will have access to a full programme of training and plenty of autonomy to develop new skills and contribute ideas. We take every aspect of the work we deliver for clients seriously and we work to maintain the highest possible standards in everything we do for them and for the firm. But as well as being passionate about our work, we are supportive, collaborative and positive, always looking to make what we do enjoyable and rewarding.

Some of the key responsibilities in this great role include:

• To actively contribute to creative ideas and design solutions which will impress clients and your team;
• To executive high-quality designs for project briefs assigned to you, always seeking to push and challenge your briefs to produce outstanding solutions;
• To respond to team design amendments and to find suitable solutions which meet the client expectations and maintain the quality and integrity of the designs;
• To actively enhance your knowledge of all print processes and press passing;
• To support the team with ad-hoc tasks such as image searches and creating web assets;
• To work in close communication with the Creative Directors and Account Management teams to achieve cost efficiency and timely delivery of all projects and assigned deadlines;
• To liaise with third party suppliers to receive quotes for external work, such as printing and photography, and to work closely with the Creative Directors on creating briefs and reviewing supplier work to ensure quality standards are maintained;
• To consistently apply Black Sun’s approval and quality assurance processes and procedures;
• To demonstrate effective use of all creative software, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop software; and
• To continually seek new creative inspiration and ideas, and develop and enhance your software and technology skills, sharing these insights with the Creative team and applying your knowledge to your projects.

Reporting Relationships

Reporting to: Creative Director

Work closely with: the Creative, Account Management and Publishing teams

Qualifications, experience and skills:

The successful candidate will hold or have experience in/ with:

• Graduate, with Graphic Design degree level qualification from a reputable university;
• 0 – 2 years’ graphic design experience, preferably within an agency environment;
• Knowledgeable about digital production and publishing; and
• Fully conversant with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Your personal qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills necessary to build trust and respect both externally and internally;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Passionate about design;
• Strong ‘can do’ attitude with an innate ability to take initiative and work by yourself as well as in a team;
• Flexibility and team focussed, non-hierarchical approach with a ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude to getting the job done; and
• A great sense of humour and fun

Interview process

Initial chat (MS Teams) with Office Manager

1st Interview (MS Teams) with Creative Director

2nd interview (F2F) and presentation of creative task to Creative Director and Managing Director (and CEO, TBC)

Come join us

Black Sun Global

Black Sun Global is a stakeholder advisory and engagement agency that's been driving transformation and positive change for ambitious brands for more than 20 years. With deep expertise in disclosure and reporting, ESG, sustainability, and digital engagement, we reshape how organisations connect with customers, investors, employees, and the wider world.

We are trusted partners to some of the most influential global organisations, sparking innovation and sustainable performance through our strategic insights, partnerships, and proprietary technologies.

As founders of the Positive Change Group, we are on a mission to create a new kind of stakeholder relations partner. Our world-class specialists work closely with executive leadership teams to protect reputations, inspire trust, and promote responsible business practices - building resilience and long-term value in a rapidly changing world.

The Positive Change Group

With a clear vision to create a transformative platform, the Group aims to help businesses protect and enhance reputation, inspire trust, and promote sustainable practices through stronger stakeholder relationships.

With headquarters in London and Singapore, we work closely with over 100 multinational businesses, including the likes of AstraZeneca, Burberry, Diageo, Meta, Olam, Virgin Atlantic and Vodafone.

The Group integrates the expertise of three industry-leading brands – Black Sun Global, People Made, and Stratton Craig – delivering a broad spectrum of stakeholder engagement services, including brand, culture, strategic communications, reporting, ESG advisory, and creative storytelling.

As businesses increasingly recognise that long-term success depends on the support and advocacy of their stakeholders, the Positive Change Group is transforming the way companies engage with their customers, employees, investors, and communities worldwide. By leveraging innovative approaches and deep expertise, we are helping businesses build positive relationships and create sustainable value for the people who matter most.

For more information, please visit: www.blacksun-global.com

Joining Black Sun means becoming part of an inclusive, dynamic community where your talents are nurtured, and your career can thrive. With competitive salaries, hybrid working, and continuous professional development, you’ll not only grow but also have the opportunity to make a difference every day, shaping the future of communications – and having fun along the way.

Here at Black Sun and The Positive Change Group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best work and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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