We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Assistant (Junior) Creative Designer to join our Manchester office within a national Creative Design team, delivering high-impact work through a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career designer to launch or further establish their creative career within a growing Creative Design team that delivers an exceptional quality of service in support of our consultancy work and internal communications. Working closely with the Creative Lead, and with guidance from wider team members across our office network, the role involves creating a wide range of touchpoints across both print and digital media, including brochures, presentations, marketing collateral, digital and social media assets, and materials for public engagement and events.
With a new visual identity now in place and a redesigned website due to launch in July 2026, this is an especially exciting time to join the team as we continue to embed and evolve this identity across the business.
The salary range for this role is £25,000 - £27,000.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have a degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design (or a related subject).
* Be able to demonstrate conceptual thinking and creative awareness.
* Have a good understanding of design-for-print and a working knowledge of digital design, including website and motion design.
* Have experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, with any skills in motion graphics using Adobe After Effects and website development using Squarespace and Framer considered desirable.
* Have a genuine interest in all aspects of creative design is essential, along with curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring ideas in depth - whether that’s branding and visual identity, layout systems, digital interaction, or motion storytelling.
* Be committed to continuous learning, exploration, and developing your craft will be key to thriving in this role.
* Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift, staying organised and focused to deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
This role would suit someone at the beginning of their professional design career who is eager to learn and develop within a supportive, collaborative environment. You may currently be working as a Junior Graphic Designer, be in your first design role, or have gained relevant experience through your studies, placements, internships, or freelance work. Above all, we're looking for someone with strong creative potential, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues while contributing to a team-focused culture.
“Turley has provided me with a great opportunity to develop my knowledge and skills as a creative designer. Working alongside a supportive and experienced team, I help deliver a wide range of creative project work to support the business and its clients.”
Basil Fan, Senior Creative Designer
Click here to find out more about the Creative Design team.
About Turley
To find out more about life at Turley - our culture and the learning and development opportunities, as well as what you can expect in terms of salary and benefits, please see the website.
How to apply
If you think that Turley could be the right move for you, please apply in confidence by following the Apply Now link below or email, providing your CV and a covering letter and a link to/PDF of your portfolio (please note that applications must include a portfolio in order to be considered).
We welcome applications directly and would prefer not to receive CVs from recruitment agencies.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK/Ireland by the start of their employment.
Our aim is to be an even more diverse and inclusive company; we celebrate difference and we're actively building more diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of background and personal circumstances who meet the criteria set out above. We would love for you to join an organisation that enables you to thrive. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process or we can put in any adjustments for you, please contact Turley’s People & Culture team ().