Trafford - Graphic Designers

The Chest; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Greater Manchester seeks a freelance Graphic Designer to support design projects, including social media graphics, reports, and banners. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong portfolio demonstrating effective design solutions. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time and projects to deliver on a set timescale.
• Proven experience in design roles/projects, preferably within local government or public sector.
• A portfolio which demonstrates effective design solutions for print and online.

Responsibilities

• Bring various design projects to life, creating graphics for social media and reports.
• Create and adapt assets like posters, banners, and infographics.
• Ensure all design work adheres to corporate guidelines and accessibility standards.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

PowerPoint

Canva

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Stakeholder management

Digital and print production

Proofreading

Job description

DESIGN OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking to expand our creative partnerships with freelancers to work on design projects, to support our in‑house graphic designer at times when the demand on his time is high.

ROLE IN BRIEF

You could be bringing a 20+ page strategy or report to life, creating social media graphics or designing pull‑up banners – the work is varied and covers all Council departments, from fostering to recycling or social work.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint and Canva.
• Proven experience in design roles/projects, preferably within local government or public sector.
• A portfolio which demonstrates effective design solutions for print and online.
• Strong creative thinking to interpret a design brief and produce new ideas and concepts.
• Ability to create and/or adapt assets including posters, banners, infographics and social media graphics that inspire and inform our audience, whilst communicating our values and brand consistently.
• Ensure all design work makes appropriate use of our corporate guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills to produce accurate and high‑quality work.
• Familiar with digital and print production processes.
• A good understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.
• Strong stakeholder management – you may be required to discuss the objectives and requirements of a project.
• Ability to manage your time and projects to deliver on a set timescale.

Region(s) of Supply

Greater Manchester

Keywords

Social Media Graphics, Digital and Print Production, Creative Partnerships, Freelance Graphic Designer, Proofreading, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint and Canva.

Key Dates

Estimated contract dates Start date 17/11/2025 End date 31/03/2026

Expression of Interest Window

From 22/10/2025 17:00 to 17/11/2025 12:00

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Office Location

4th Floor, Waterside House

Sale

Greater Manchester

M33 7ZF

United Kingdom