Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is Scotland’s leading health charity working to help people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the full. People with these conditions need and want to know how to manage them day to day and live as well as they can. Experiencing a life‑changing event like a heart attack or stroke or being diagnosed with a chest or heart condition or Long Covid, can mean that people are scared and alone. Many people do not know where to turn. Nobody in Scotland should have to face their health journey on their own. CHSS will deliver a community where people with its conditions can support each other, secure the expert help they need and advocate for the care that matters to them.
The Graphic Designer plays a key role in shaping the visual identity of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), delivering compelling, high‑quality design solutions that elevate the organisation’s brand and engage diverse audiences.
Working closely with the Senior Graphic Designer, Content & Creative colleagues, and the wider Communications Team, the postholder will bring creative energy, strategic thinking and technical expertise to a wide range of design projects – from campaign assets and service communications to digital content and print collateral.
This role requires a passion for visual storytelling, a strong understanding of brand development and the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, inclusive and impactful design. The postholder will be encouraged to take creative ownership, contribute ideas, and continuously explore new tools, trends, and techniques to keep CHSS’ design output fresh, relevant, and audience‑led.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design & Creative Execution
* Develop design concepts from initial presentation to final delivery, including layout, typesetting, image editing and proofing
* Prepare final artwork for print and digital platforms, ensuring technical accuracy and brand alignment
* Liaise with printers to ensure high‑quality production and cost efficiency
* Apply brand guidelines consistently across all design outputs
* Work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer, Content & Creative Team and Communications colleagues
* Provide design and print advice to internal teams when required
* Collaborate with departments across CHSS to support campaigns, services and fundraising initiatives
External Engagement
* Produce visual assets that communicate CHSS’s mission, services and impact
* Use the External Engagement Toolkit to support stakeholder engagement and increase reach
* Contribute to joint initiatives and campaigns with public, private and third sector partner
* Create visual materials that support volunteer recruitment and engagement
* Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to develop assets that showcase volunteer impact
* Promote volunteer opportunities through design that reflects CHSS’s values and strategy
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate for the Graphic Designer role will be a creative and detail‑oriented designer with a passion for visual storytelling and brand development. They will bring technical expertise across print and digital platforms, a collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. With proven experience in delivering high‑quality marketing materials, they will play a key role in elevating CHSS’s visual identity and engaging audiences with impactful design.
Required Experience
* Degree‑level qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or related field
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
* Understanding of design requirements across print, digital and social media platforms
* Experience designing for web and collaborating with developers
* Awareness of accessibility standards in digital design
* Familiarity with Canva, Figma or Adobe XD (desirable)
Required Skills
* Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
* Self‑starter with a proactive and solutions‑focused approach
* Ability to deliver high‑quality work under pressure
Many thanks for your interest in joining Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). If this is a position that suits your skillset and career ambitions, we would be delighted to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV to our retained advisor Rachel Sim at: rachelsim@livingstonjames.com
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