At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative design projects that enhance access to council services and positively impact Bristol.
- Company: Bristol City Council, committed to diversity and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, family-friendly policies, and generous leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community through innovative design solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in multi-channel design and strong collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 42839 - 46142 £ per year.
Job reference: VAC
Date posted: 02/07/2026
Application closing date: 21/07/2026
Location: City Hall, College Green, City Centre, Bristol BS1 5TR
Salary: BG12: £42,839 – £46,142 pro‑rate
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme, Flexible working, family‑friendly policies
Contractual hours: 22.2
Basis: Part time
Job category/type: Communications, PR and Media
Permanent, Part Time, 22.2 hours per week. Location: Hybrid working with some attendance at City Hall and sites across Bristol.
Role Overview
Are you an experienced designer who can turn complex information into clear, engaging and accessible communications? As a Senior Graphic Designer in Bristol Design, our in-house creative team, you will lead the visual design of high profile projects that help improve access to council services and make a positive difference for people across Bristol. Working with colleagues across areas including regeneration, sustainable travel, culture and public health, you will shape creative solutions that deliver real impact.
You will manage a varied portfolio of projects, from campaigns and brand identities to exhibitions, events, digital products and printed materials. Using strategic thinking and an insight led design process, you will assess briefs, identify what audiences need and develop solutions that are creative, accessible and effective.
Qualifications
- Has substantial professional experience delivering complex, multi-channel design projects from concept through to delivery.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment and builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Applies strategic thinking to design and can confidently advise on the best approach to meet user and service needs.
- Has experience developing and maintaining visual identities across multiple products within a wider brand framework.
- Is comfortable managing changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
- Can clearly present and explain design decisions to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
- Has a diverse portfolio covering both physical and digital design, including campaigns, exhibitions, identities and digital channels.
- Is committed to accessibility, inclusion and continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Salary: £42,839 – £46,142 pro‑rate.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working and flexitime.
- Family‑friendly policies and generous annual leave allowance.
EEO statement
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
