Graphic Designer

20 Hours Per Week (5 Days, Permanent/Contracted)£15,000 - £20,000 per annum (pro rata, 20 hours a week; £30-40k full-time equivalent), depending on experienceReporting directly to the company’s creative directors, this is a unique opportunity to make a personal impact in a small but progressive company. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Buttercrumble is a family-owned business that specialises in design for good ideas and good causes. Buttercrumble takes pride in delivering branding, illustration, and graphic design to a number of community-sensitive and young-at-heart organisations across the globe. Clients include Chester Zoo, Mamas & Papas, and Libraries Connected.The designer will support the production of visual solutions for a diverse mix of public sector organisations, small businesses, and household names. The candidate must utilise Adobe’s creative software to design brochures, presentation documents, and marketing collateral to solve clients’ unique challenges. As a family business, we’re looking for the right person to join our team, particularly someone who aligns with our company values of communication, collaboration and creativity. Candidates must be can-do, team-players who are passionate about delivering an exceptional attention to detail across print and digital outputs. They must appreciate the impact of design and how it can achieve our clients’ commercial, funding, and social responsibility goals. They must also be alert to our clients’ deadlines and able to design under pressure. We are looking for an experienced graphic designer with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a creative agency. It’s vital that you understand how to manage your time, prioritise tasks, receive feedback and follow creative briefs.Responsibilities:Assist the creative directors with the design of branding and marketing collateralDesign and type-set brochures, interactive reports, and presentation documents using Adobe InDesign Prepare designs (such as posters, packaging, and signage) for print and productionCreate relevant content for social media for Buttercrumble and our clientsDesign e-shots and email newsletters using Mailchimp and Klaviyo Support with website design across no-code platforms such as WordPress and SquarespaceShare mockups, rationale, and sketches to enliven and justify design solutionsEnsure artwork is consistent, accurate and adheres to brand guidelinesPresent deliverables to clients via email and face-to-face meetingsLiaise with the team to ensure deadlines are adhered toInterpret and apply feedback to the team’s designs Requirements:GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or aboveRelevant qualification in a creative discipline (Level 3)Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud softwareMinimum of 2 years of experience working as a creative in an agency environment Preferred Skills:An interest in marketing (to design social media graphics, brand literature and website content for Buttercrumble)Motion graphics and animationAn understanding of project management tools like Trello and TogglExperience working within the creative industriesFull UK driving licensePersonal Attributes:Strong presentation skillsTeam-player who can perform under pressure A genuine interest in business and the creative industriesA growth-mindset with a passion to solve problemsDesire to support team members and other colleaguesWhat We Offer:You have the opportunity to make a large impact within the company. As a micro-business, we love to nurture our relationships. We’d provide you with a varied, fulfilling role that allows you to be hands-on. Join us to generate exciting ideas for our clients, where we bring their ideas to life.28 days of holiday (including bank holidays)Free parkingPaid days off for medical needs and family welfareFlexible and hybrid workingDevelopment and training prospectsAdditional 4 days paid leave to pursue volunteering or self-development activities Experience in one of the UK’s leading sectorsInspiring work environment, complete with landscaped grounds and on-site cateringWhat induction and ongoing training will be provided?:  Buttercrumble offers a range of training opportunities, specifically: An induction period (involving shadowing and small internal briefs) which all team members will be required to undertake and will assist settling into their new role. A personal development plan called Making Magic where team members regularly meet to develop relevant skills and acquire knowledge to underpin their current role and career aspirations. Plus, an annual review to assess past performance, predict the type of work team members could be doing in the following year and future, and how best to develop and maximise contributions to Buttercrumble. Team members are also entitled to 4 development days per year to pursuit additional training, hobbies, or voluntary work. How to Apply:Please submit the following before 1 March 2026. Please note, if you are applying via Linkedin, you'll need to compile the required documents into one PDF for upload. Alternatively, please email chloe@buttercrumble.com.CV (PDF)Covering letter (PDF) with salary expectationsDesign portfolio (PDF – no more than 5MB)Please contact chloe@buttercrumble.com with any questions. Strictly no agencies.