Graphic designer and Wordpress developer

Role: Graphic Designer and Wordpress developer for Digital Cultures and Economies Research Hub

 Up to 18 hours

About the Role

The Digital Cultures and Economies Research Hub based at LCC is looking for a Graphic Designer to develop a new design concept (logo) for the Hub, and to apply it to the Hub’s web new website/blog.

We are looking for a skilled student/alumnus to design a logo which will be applied in a range of contexts, online and in print. A design brief will be provided. You will consult with the hub co-leads, gain approval for your design concept, and deliver the outcome in appropriate digital files. You will also be required to create a new myblog.arts.ac.uk site for the Hub, and to apply the design concept to the site.

The working hours will be flexible around your studies with some fixed hours per week: we anticipate that you will work for 6 hours per week, for three weeks, from 27 April to 15 May 2026, but these timings are flexible. There is no set day of work.

Candidates must have prior graphic design experience. Knowledge of the current digital research landscape is desirable as is an interest in the work of research hubs at UAL.

Essential:

• Demonstrable design communications experience, including logo/brand design.
• Proven experience of using WordPress and/or MyBlog to update and maintain websites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Capacity to deliver work to a specific deadline.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a research, academic, or higher education environment.
• Experience in visual communications and branding strategies.
• Knowledge of accessibility and usability standards in digital communications.