Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Graphic DesignerLocation: London, Canary Wharf

Salary: £30,000 per annum, plus company benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 8-hour shifts Mon-Fri between 08:00-18:00 with a 30-min break

Work outside these hours may occasionally be required.

Work model: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 at home)

This role may require a full 5 day/week onsite requirement in the future. Only apply if this would be possible.

Williams Lea seeks a Junior Graphic Designer to join our team!

Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7,000 people worldwide, who provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.

Purpose of the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Creative team in Canary Wharf. This hybrid role includes two days per week in the office, with the remaining days working from home.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their design career who has a strong foundation in motion graphics and video. You’ll join a busy, friendly team producing a wide range of creative work, from short‑form motion graphics and digital content to printed materials and presentations. You’ll have plenty of support, but you’ll also be trusted to manage your own workload and deliver high‑quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging motion graphics and animations that bring concepts to life using After Effects and/or Premiere Pro
• Produce high‑quality visual assets for digital channels, presentations, reports, campaigns, and internal communications.
• Support senior designers with concept development, mood boards, and research.
• Prepare artwork for digital and print production with strong attention to detail.
• Manage your time effectively across multiple tasks and deadlines and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Check your work carefully to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking an organised, enthusiastic designer with good communication skills and a solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite. You should have a good foundation in motion graphics and digital design, as well as some knowledge of print processes.

As a member of the team, you’ll contribute to a wide range of creative projects while learning from more experienced colleagues. You’ll be supported as you develop your skills, and play an active role in a positive, collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and everyone works together to achieve their best.

• Strong motion graphics or video‑editing skills
• An understanding of print design principles
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing polished, accurate work
• A collaborative, open attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience working in a corporate or brand‑led environment
• A portfolio showcasing both print and motion work
• The ability to interpret data and present it clearly
• A basic understanding of UX/UI concepts and a willingness to learn more
• Experience using tools such as Figma or Adobe XD to create digital layouts or simple prototypes would be an advantage
• A willingness to learn more about inclusive design and incorporate accessibility considerations

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays(pro-rata for part time roles)
• Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers – including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV’s, laptops and computers or household appliances.
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Referral Scheme

You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!

Equality and Diversity

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a “protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us at careersatWL@williamslea.com(we do not accept applications to this email address).

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