Graphic Designer - 12 Months FTC - Remote

Salary: (UK) £30,170 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). Mary's Meals International is recruiting for a talented Graphic Designer to join our Creative Solutions Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Creating compelling design solutions for both digital and print media applications, you will work to develop our visual identity and brand, employing your creative flair in telling of the story of Mary's Meals, and the children we serve. The role: Reporting to the Head of Creative Solutions, you will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, developing your own concepts and inputting into creative processes. Working closely with stakeholders across the global network across simultaneous projects and executing requests for graphic design work.

• Support the introduction of new design practices and processes as defined by the Head of Creative Solutions to ensure that design development and production workflows are efficient, and effective
• Develop creative ideas and concepts choosing the appropriate medium and style to meet project requirements and objectives
• Collaborate with the wider marketing team on developing asset banks for digital use including infographics, landing pages, social media assets and email design
• Deliver internal and external design toolkits as required

We are looking for:

• Excellent working knowledge of the Adobe creative suite, primarily InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator but experience with After Effects & Premiere Pro is beneficial
• Three years' experience, or equivalent, of working in a graphic design role within a design team.
• Agency experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong ability to pitch ideas and articulate your design thinking
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience of working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Great attention to detail with experience of developing and working within brand and visual style guidelines
• Experience in executing project briefs and delivering to project deadlines
• Strong team focus, with great communication skills and proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in developing creative design projects from concept to completion
• Excellent typography skills and robust understanding of how to use type to drive action

About us: Mary's Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal - that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. We are currently reaching over 3 million children every school day, across 16 countries. We are a values driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary's Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding and is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work. We expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement. How to apply: If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click APPLY and send your CV, a short covering email outlining your interest in this role and working with Mary's Meals and a link to your portfolio. Our Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Pension

Closing date for applications is Sunday 25th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible Graphic Designer JD Applicant Privacy Statement