Junior Designer
Location: Gateshead
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £ 26,176.65 per annum
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday 8:00am–2:00pm
We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer to join our growing design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with early experience in the design sector to develop their skills and contribute to exciting projects.
You will play a key role in creating shop front schemes, vehicle fleet liveries, large-format digital graphics, and exhibition/display systems — taking projects from client enquiry through to production-ready technical job sheets. You'll also assist in developing innovative engineering solutions for both new and existing products.
At Jonsigns, we pride ourselves on delivering beautiful, contemporary signage solutions to a wide range of clients across the UK — from small businesses to blue-chip companies.
Key Responsibilities
* Support product development projects and take ownership where required
* Conduct product and market research to support range development
* Liaise with our production team to manage the manufacturing process
* Create CAD models and technical drawings for sales and installation teams
* Prepare accurate technical job sheets for production
* Assist the sales team with product specifications and visuals
* Work to creative briefs, gathering relevant assets and following brand guidelines
* Prepare artwork for correct formatting and output
* Present design concepts to senior management for approval
Skills & Experience
* A strong understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
* Previous design experience (academic, freelance, or industry) with examples of completed projects
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop essential)
* CAD software knowledge (advantageous)
* Solid IT skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage workloads independently
* Good communication and teamwork skills, with enthusiasm to learn and share ideas
* Minimum GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths; ideally a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Design or a related field
What We Offer
* Be part of a vibrant and expanding company
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Free staff parking
* Contributory pension scheme
Ready to join our team?
Send your CV to with the subject line:
Junior Graphic Designer Application
We look forward to hearing from you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,176.65 per year
Work Location: In person