Junior Designer

EMJ is a values-driven company, first and foremost. We’re looking for ambitious individuals who take ownership of their professional growth. If you’re goal-oriented and driven to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for an all-round Junior Designer to join our growing team and create work you’ll be proud to showcase. From designing for our websites and journals to producing animations, videos, and infographics, you’ll have the chance to build a strong portfolio while shaping EMJ’s digital presence. If you’re passionate about design, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Who you are:

• Creative and Enthusiastic: You have a strong interest in digital and graphic design, with a developing portfolio that shows your creativity and passion for visual storytelling, especially in digital formats.
• Proficiency in Design Tools: You’re familiar with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Premiere), WordPress, and demonstrate layout skills for brochures, journals, or annual reports.
• Interest in Multimedia Design: You’re eager to learn and grow your skills in video editing, motion graphics, or animation. Experience or interest in 3D modelling (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a bonus.
• Trend-Aware & Communicative: You are always abreast of the latest design trends and industry innovations.
• Self-Motivated & Deadline-Focused: You are self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and are able to deliver projects on time in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support Publication Design: Assist the team in producing high-quality publication layouts and spreads across a variety of content types, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Email Campaign Support: Help deliver email campaigns such as newsletters, client eBlasts, and publication launch emails.
• Website Content Management: Upload and update content across our websites to keep them current and engaging.
• Video Editing Assistance: Support the editing process for short-form video content as needed.
• Social Media Design: Contribute to the creation of social media visuals that highlight and promote our publications.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members to build a strong portfolio of creative, well-executed projects.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Assist with occasional in-house design projects for other departments when required.
• Proactive Creative Thinking: Bring new ideas to the table and suggest ways to improve the design and presentation of our content for clients and audiences.

Key Information:

• Hours: 8.30am – 5pm, Mon‑Fri
• Working pattern: Up to 2 days flexibility to work from home (5 days a week in the office during probation)
• Location: London/Moorgate office

To support your training and development during your initial three-month probation, this period will be fully office-based, five days a week.

What We Offer:

• Enjoy Bupa medical cashback after passing probation and Aviva private medical insurance after one year, keeping you covered when it matters most.
• Our Bike to Work scheme helps you save money and stay active on your commute.
• Take a paid volunteering day each year to support a cause you’re passionate about.
• We offer pension contributions to help you build financial security.
• Start with 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 30 days!).
• From our legendary Summer Ball to festive Christmas celebrations, we love bringing everyone together.
• Enjoy free breakfast and fresh fruit to keep you energized.
• Get the chance to attend amazing events in the Wembley box!
• Take advantage of a 1.5‑hour gym lunch and join company clubs, including running, football, board games, and chess.

At EMJ, we believe in…

• Taking care of your own: We all need to be proactive and responsible for our own actions. This will lead to an inspiring place to work that we are all proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance, this will create a team that is different to anything else, full of hard working, gold medal winners.
• Entire buy in: Everyone has loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and the long-term goals of EMJ. We are committed to doing so in a positive and passionate way.

Application process:

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will be in touch to arrange a telephone call. Following this there will be a 2‑stage interview process, one focused on competencies and one on the EMJ culture.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design

Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing