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💫 About Literacy Tree
The award-winning Literacy Tree has grown from a startup in 2012, to become a leading educational consultancy and edtech company, specialising in creating a platform for teachers that bring children’s literature to life in the classroom.
By working directly with primary schools to provide consultancy and training, we provide high-quality resources based on what we know works in the classroom.
👉 Job description
Are you a creative Graphic Designer eager to gain experience in the education sector? Join Literacy Tree in London to develop engaging resources and multimedia projects.
Part-time, 3-month contract. Apply by 08/05/25.
Company profile - Literacy Tree
Literacy Tree has grown from a startup in 2012 to a leading edtech platform and education consultancy, specialising in creating a community for teachers to bring high-quality, diverse children’s literature to life in the classroom.
We provide high-quality resources, award-winning online training, and an app packed with tools for teachers and school leaders. Everything we create is based on what we know works in the classroom from our years of experience working in and with schools and our expertise in children’s literature.
We are passionate about what we do. All our resources are written in-house and are uncompromising on quality. From the books we carefully select, to the depth of detail in the resources and the technology that supports the platform, we spend time trying to get it right for teachers to save them time in the classroom. We have been finalists in, or won, many major industry awards, including BETT, ERA, Teach Primary, and GESS.
Based in Clerkenwell, Central London, our extremely committed team work hard to ensure schools have everything they need to teach a book-based approach. Our office-based team create resources and ensure the website and app are up-to-date, as well as providing the highest-quality customer service. Our consultants balance writing and running online training to our member schools, as well as delivering consultancy and INSETs in schools around the UK and in international settings.
We are committed to building a talented team of people who contribute to the brand’s ongoing success.
Who you are - Junior Graphic Designer
This role is ideal for a graduate with 2-3 years’ industry experience in design, looking to develop their skills in a supportive and innovative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with our writers and marketing team to support the creation of high-quality resources, engaging visual content, and multimedia projects.
What you’ll be doing - Junior Graphic Designer
Resource design and development
- Creating visually appealing, structured education resources using Adobe InDesign and/or Canva.
- Editing and refreshing our existing suite of resources.
- Collaborating with writers to translate content into engaging and accessible designs.
- Ensuring all resources align with brand guidelines.
Digital asset design
- Maintaining branding and consistency in design elements across all materials.
- Advising on Literacy Tree’s visual identity to support the redesign of our website.
- From time-to-time supporting the marketing team with the design of graphics, templates, and promotional materials.
You’ll need to...
Essential...
- Have a university degree in Digital Design or Graphic Design (or equivalent).
- Have 2-3 years’ industry experience.
- Show proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Spark, After Effects).
- Have experience with Canva for quick and efficient design outputs.
- Demonstrate the ability to tell a story through design.
- Show exceptional attention to detail with a keen eye for typography, colour, and layout.
- Have the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of eCommerce platforms, including their design requirements.
- Be friendly, approachable, and have the ability to work across teams.
- Be able to work autonomously.
- Think clearly under pressure and be willing to learn and grow with us
Desirable...
- Have experience in the education sector.
- Have experience using a CMS.
- Demonstrate knowledge of UX/UI design principles is a plus.
Perks - Junior Graphic Designer
- 8 days leave across 3 months + UK Bank Holidays.
- Socials.
- Fruit, coffee, and soft drinks stocked in office.
- Friday lunch paid for.
What’s next?
- Return your cover letter and CV by Thursday 8th May 2025.
💰 Job Benefits
- Casual work attire
- Paid time off (holiday / sick pay)
- Socials / team bonding days
- Discounted or free food / drinks
Industry
Education & Childcare
Number of employees
1-20
Date founded
0
Company wide vacancies
1
Workplace
Office only
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