We are seeking a creative, agile and ambitious Graphic Designer to lead the visual identity of our flagship educational programme, Topical Talk Headlines.
Working three days a week, this role offers an extraordinary amount of creative freedom. Every week brings a brand-new global news story, and it will be up to you to establish its unique look and feel. From choosing typography and vibrant colour palettes to deciding between illustration and photography, you will have the autonomy to design resources that make complex, intimidating global issues accessible and engaging for young people aged 10-16 around the world.
Reporting to the Director of Programmes and working closely with our experienced in-house Designer, you will be embedded in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner with our expert team of ex-teacher content creators to brainstorm, iterate and deliver world-class classroom resources on tight, overlapping deadlines. While your primary focus will be Topical Talk Headlines, you will also support wider brand and marketing projects across the charity as time allows.
Reports to: Director of Programmes
Hours: Part-time (3 days per week) with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) one day per week and remote working
Salary: £40,170 p.a. (pro rata: £24,102 p.a.)
Start date: September 2026
APPLICATION PROCESS
You can download the job description here.
To apply
Submit your application to [email protected] using the subject line ‘Application – Graphic Designer’. Please include:
- CV
- Short cover letter
- PDF portfolio or link to portfolio website that showcases your design work. With examples that demonstrate information hierarchy, creative layouts or educational/informational design
- A completed equality and diversity monitoring form
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 28th June. First-round interviews will take place online on Tuesday 7th July. Second-round interviews will be on Thursday 16th July at The Economist Group’s offices in central London.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If there are any adjustments or support we can provide to help you perform at your best during the interview, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a task. Full details and instructions will be provided when the interview is confirmed.