About this job
Job title: Graphic Designer
Reports to: Senior Graphic Designer
Location: Home-based with some travel to our Support Centre in Sheffield and care homes across the country
Salary: £28,000
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave
Bring your creativity to care - we’re looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Team and bring our communications to life through creative, impactful design.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll help shape how we tell our story - from designing bold campaigns and engaging print materials, to creating digital assets and emails that stand out and make a difference.
Our team supports projects across internal communications, recruitment, and occupancy, so no two days are the same.
One week you might be working on our in-house magazine, the next developing designs for a careers campaign or crafting infographics that explain our complex care.
We’re looking for someone who’s:
full of ideas and loves bringing them to life visually
confident working across print and digital
organised, detail-focused, and collaborative
keen to make a difference through design.
Sound like you? Read the full job description and person specification to see if this is your perfect next move. Don’t forget to upload your portfolio when applying!
Please note, this is a hybrid role, with most of your time working from home. You must be able to travel to our Support Centre in Sheffield and care homes across England as needed (mileage reimbursed).
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
Across our 50+ care homes, we support adults living with complex needs arising from brain injuries, dementia, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, and physical disabilities.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to shaping a future where everyone can live a life of purpose, dignity, and happiness.
About this role
This is an exciting and varied role with responsibilities including:
developing concepts and designs that meet user needs and align with audience personas and brand strategy
preparing and presenting design proposals for feedback and approval
creating a wide range of designs including adverts, brochures, hoarding, leaflets, letters, magazines, posters, reports, signs, and social media assets
turning complex information into clear, visual content to aid understanding and engagement
ensuring all design work adheres to the company’s brand guidelines
supporting the creation of accessible information, using tools and AI where appropriate to produce content in a range of accessible formats.
Please refer to the job description for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
About you
Just like the people we support, everyone in our team brings something unique. To thrive as a Graphic Designer at Exemplar Health Care, there are some key qualities and skills you’ll need.
You’ll be someone who has:
at least two years of experience in a design role
a portfolio that showcases creativity and strong layout and typography across both digital and print
proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and Canva
the ability to create on-brand designs that align with existing styles and guidelines
exceptional attention to detail
strong organisational and time-management skills.
While a design qualification or degree is desirable, it's not essential.
If you share our values, have the right skills, and can demonstrate great design through your portfolio, we’d love to hear from you!
What we offer
You’ll work in an exciting and supportive team, with opportunities to develop your skills.
We also offer great benefits, including:
regular supervision, peer support, and learning opportunities
Blue Light Card eligibility
retail and lifestyle discounts
24/7 employee assistance programme
free counselling sessions
online wellbeing centre
employee-paid healthcare cash plan.
Next steps
To apply, please complete the online application form and upload your CV with a link to your portfolio.
If shortlisted, the interview process will include two stages:
a 30-minute virtual interview
a 90-minute face-to-face interview, which includes a short design task to help us understand your creative approach.
We’re excited to learn more about you - good luck!
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.