Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo – the South West’s most loved wildlife attractions. With rich histories, strong foundations in conservation, education and research, and a diverse collection of over 2,800 animals, these zoos offer an exciting and dynamic environment to lead.
Closing date for applications: 11th May 2026.
Contact: Zoe Dixon (peopleteam@paigntonzoo.uk) – Sector: PR/Marketing, Type: Paid Contract, Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £27,183.00 per annum.
Designer
Permanent full‑time position – 37.5 hours per week – £27,183.00 per annum.
The Role
You’ll deliver a full creative design and production service across both zoos, producing high‑quality visual materials that enhance the visitor experience, support new exhibits and drive marketing activity. This includes designing signage, interpretation and exhibit graphics, event displays and promotional content, as well as creating illustrations, multimedia assets and concept visuals.
You will ensure that all creative work is on brand, complies with corporate standards and copyright requirements, and is delivered on time and within budget. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you will contribute to projects from concept through to production, solve practical design challenges and support the wider Marketing & Sales team.
You will also stay up to date with design trends, tools and technologies, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the role.
About You
* A relevant design qualification, such as Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Illustration or a related discipline.
* Evidence of continued professional development, including training or self‑development in design tools, software or creative techniques.
* Proven experience delivering creative design across both print and digital formats.
* Experience designing signage, interpretation or environmental graphics.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, meeting agreed deadlines and budgets.
* Experience liaising with printers, media suppliers and fabrication contractors.
* Practical experience using industry‑standard design software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite.
* Ability to produce high‑quality artwork, including illustrations, concept visuals or creative mock‑ups.
* Strong creative, conceptual and visual communication skills.
* High proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Proven ability to interpret briefs and translate them into practical, on‑brand design solutions.
Benefits
Enjoy 33 days of paid holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), access to top‑tier training, free staff parking, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts on food and retail. Families receive free zoo entry for loved ones.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We proudly champion equality of opportunity for all our team members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including but not limited to age, disability, sex, gender‑reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships. Inclusion is part of our culture – everyone deserves the chance to thrive here.
Apply
To apply, please visit www.paigntonzoo.uk/vacancies.
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