Graduate Graphic Designer 2026

Opportunity Reporting to the Graphic Communications Lead and sitting within the Graphic Communications Team, the Graduate Designer will support all CPD teams via the Integrated Delivery team. The purpose of the Graphic Communication Team is to generate and maintain a high standard of all visual outputs such as artwork for bid deliverables, competitions and projects, layout design, exhibition design and marketing collateral across CPD.

The Graduate Designer should have experience working on graphic design / architectural or other spatial design projects and be able to show a portfolio of work to date, including university work examples, that is visually compelling and demonstrates strong graphic communication skills. They should be experienced at using the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and be confident discussing and presenting own work with teammates.

The Graduate Designer will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Infographics
• Diagrams
• Layout design
• Illustrative plans and graphics
• Simple visualisations
• Presentation design

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Experienced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Desktop publishing skills – generating layouts for print and screen (e.g., InDesign/Powerpoint)
• Vector-based image making skills (e.g., Illustrator, AutoCAD)
• Visualisation/rendering skills (e.g., Photoshop or similar)

Preferred

• MS Office skills
• Storyboarding (e.g., Miro or similar)

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in the field of Graphic Design, Architecture / Spatial design, Landscape Architecture.
• Good communication skills essential for team-based working
• Sound knowledge of Graphic Design Principles
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges
• Able to work independently or as part of a large team
• Interest in infrastructure and buildings projects
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

We're looking for Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key. Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo. Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working. Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Portfolio

In order for your application to be considered for this role, please upload evidence of work, for example your sample portfolio or website link. The document must be in PDF format and no larger than 20MB. Please use image compression and vector drawings where possible to keep the file size down without sacrificing quality. To upload your sample portfolio please add it within the 'supporting documents' section of your application.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form.

Duplicate applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people. As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme. Our hybrid work model creates an environment that accommodates different needs and allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside the needs of our business, clients and communities.