The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK. Our aim is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society's Fellows have played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and lifechanging discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research ideas. As a centralised support function, the Design team works with all teams across the Society to produce printed strategy. Working as part of the team, the Designer is responsible for producing a variety of design work within an established and strict brand infrastructure. Projects include flyers/leaflets, reporting documents, factsheets, data visualisation/infographics and digital assets across a variety of channels. The Design team pride themselves on high-quality work, and typically complete over 800 projects a year, using Teamwork Projects to assist with design schedules and workflow. To achieve this volume of projects, at the high standard expected, templates and established design styles are used to increase efficiency and ensure consistency across regular materials. For new and non-templated items, the Designer will create materials that fit within the wider suite of Royal Society materials, using the brand guidelines and established design styles to guide their design decisions. The role demands a consistent and accurate approach to layout and design to fulfil design requests within agreed timescales. The Designer is expected to work well with stakeholders, answering enquiries knowledgeably, with patience and a willingness to help. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Reports to : Senior Designer Line manages : None Pay band : C Salary : £35,000 per annum Contract type : Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working Closing date for applications: 1 March 2026, 23:59 hours Interviews will be held: 12, 13 and 16 March 2026 Complete a wide range of design and art-working projects using templates and established design styles within a defined brand framework. Projects may include reports, briefings, event marketing materials, programme booklets, data visualisation/infographics, and assets for social media channels and websites. Using grids and structure to build documents that are aligned with precision. Artwork is set-up correctly for its intended end-use. Supplied text is formatted correctly and images are of a good quality, retouching and colour correction if needed or suggesting alternative image options. Amends are accurately completed. Projects are completed to a high standard. Use design skills to create clear, engaging graphics and flow diagrams that help communicate complex data and processes. Working with stakeholders who may have limited or no prior experience with requesting design services, you will guide them through the design process, advising on lead times and discussing design solutions for their brief. You will also ensure you fully understand the brief before starting work on a project, gaining further clarity if needed. You adapt and update project schedules using the design project management system, Teamwork Projects, adding project tasks and adjusting timings to accommodate project requirements, such as additional amends or third-party approval. Changes to schedules are discussed and agreed with stakeholders and recorded within Teamwork Projects. Demonstrate good time-management skills, balancing multiple projects and deadlines and knowing when to ask for guidance or support. You effectively communicate with the Design team to keep them informed of developments or delays with your projects to help the workflow across the team. Take responsibility for responding to client enquiries related to assigned projects, resolving issues where possible or escalating when appropriate. Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders, making yourself a valued member of the Design team and organisation. Source imagery and iconography based on set styles and brand guidelines and offer guidance on image selection to colleagues where needed. Work with the Print Manager to ensure printed materials are completed in-line with the project brief, deadline, budget and quality expectations. Maintain organised project files by following agreed naming conventions and archiving completed work correctly. Accurately and consistently complete time logs for all projects. Share ideas, knowledge and best practice with the team, contributing to continuous improvement of design processes and output. Essential Relevant HE qualification and/or solid experience as a Graphic Designer or Creative Artworker, working across a broad range of projects as part of an in-house team or within a design or brand agency. A high-quality portfolio displaying an excellent track record of precise design and art - working skills across print and digital mediums. Relevant experience in producing materials within an established and strict brand infrastructure. Impeccable attention to detail, working accurately and providing consistent high-quality artwork. Experience in managing own workload in a high-volume, fast-paced workplace and working proactively to deliver materials on time. Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple design projects, throughout the project lifecycle (from design to production), adapting to changing prioritises and rescheduling projects as necessary. Customer service, teamwork and time management skills. Good interpersonal and listening skills. Positive attitude. Enjoys working as part of a team as well as working independently. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Influencing and communication skills to motivate internal clients to deliver best practice and ensure materials adhere to the brand. Excellent knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Excellent knowledge of outputting files for print and digital. Desirable Good working knowledge of Adobe After effects and Premier Pro. Good working knowledge of Powerpoint and Word. Experience of using Teamwork Projects or similar project management tool (Basecamp, Trello, Monday .com etc.). Ability to advise on the use of photo libraries and copyright licenses. An interest in science. At Band C you will hold a more specialist role and will have increased responsibilty for your area of work and output. Pay Band C roles are described in the following dimensions: Decision-making – Your work is varied, and you have a range of administrative or technical tasks. You take decisions in line with specific routines, guidelines, or procedures. You plan your own work and coordinate with others on how their work fits into the broader plan of activities. Supervision is available for issues that fall outside of existing operating guidelines or your realm of knowledge Thinking challenges - The solutions to issues or problems are not always obvious and investigation is needed before choosing a way forward. Your initiative is required to help find ways to improve working practices and procedures in your area of work, in sorting out problems that occur in day-to-day work or improvements to work processes. Communicating – You maintain relationships which involve liaison or coordinating with a range of internal and/or external contacts on mainly transactional issues and a range of levels Developing people – You may be responsible for allocating work to, or checking the work of less experienced colleagues, or the supervision of temporary staff. Managing Resources – You may perform activities such as reconciling information/data or analyses of expenditure or income, adhering to agreed procedures. Applying knowledge and expertise - You require proficiency in, and keep up to date with, skills required for your area of work or technical skills acquired through relevant work experience and/or vocational qualification. C ompetency levels for a pay Band C role are described below. S elf-management Works unsupervised and can motivate self Produces results under pressure Can manage in stressful situations Pushes for the best results Can be innovative and offer solutions and suggestions when not initially obvious Keen to be involved in organisational and corporate working groups informally or formally Can represent section on some duties Works within the Royal Society Values at all times Working with others Contributes ideas and identifies opportunities to work with others both within the team and across the organisation Willing to provide and accept feedback to and from sectional colleagues when requested Produces succinct presentations and papers for senior colleagues, is a capable presenter and can explain topics and projects to a range of audiences Understands when to seek senior advice on a wide range of matters and act upon it. Resource management Makes the best of internal/external resources and coordinates well with external partners to best meet the needs of the Society Builds contingency into projects taking into account possible outside factors Sets and monitors performance against quality and results orientated targets. Focuses on both short and long-term goals Critical thinking Determines and clarifies the exact requirements of any situation Checks information for accuracy and raises concerns if information is inaccurate Extracts the key points succinctly, clearly and accurately Puts forward suggestions for improvement concerning current processes or systems Tries different ways of doing things to get the best results Adaptability Overcomes obstacles and is not deterred by setbacks; checks assumptions and first principles and works out alternative approaches Reacts proactively to new challenges and works in a flexible manner to produce solutions Provides feedback and participates in discussions surrounding new ideas approaches or projects Managing people and relationships Can d elegates effectively if needed setting clear expectations and authority May line manage or supervise others Monitors results and feedback to own team on a regular basis constructively Recognises others’ contributions and acknowledges their strengths and limitations Helps others to identify ways to improve their performance and encourages learning from others in the team Prioritises supervisory responsibilities and carries them out in line with organisational policies Understands and can identify client/stakeholder/staff needs and looks for opportunities to improve their experiences