E-Learning Graphic Designer

We truly believe that up-skilling is a worthy investment, and we hope to empower our learners to take control of their careers through personalised learning pathways – giving them progress at their fingertips.

Partnering with 260+ world-class educational partners, including prestigious universities, global brands and industry partners, we offer our 20 million-strong learner community the opportunity to discover and access flexible, high-quality online courses and degrees.

We’re not here just to teach new skills (although we do that well), we want to help transform lives. FutureLearn is looking to build our teams with people who share our passion for lifelong learning, career empowerment and education for all. If that sounds like you, get in touch. You could help us achieve our biggest goal yet – becoming the world’s best AI-powered, career-based learning platform and OPM.

What’s the opportunity?

As a Graphic Designer, you will be at the forefront of creating visually compelling and user-friendly content that significantly enhances the online learning experience. Your creativity and design expertise will be key in producing engaging graphics, templates, and study aids that not only align with the visual identity of various educational partnerships but also elevate the overall quality of our e-learning content.

You will play an active role in the conceptual and visual development of new projects, ensuring every visual asset adds educational value and creates an immersive learning environment. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure that the content is consistent, branded, and of the highest standard, making a direct impact on learners’ engagement and success.

What does success look like?

• Creating new content such as infographics, PDF study guides and other visual materials to support online learning
• Collaborate with visual designers and the E-Learning Team to maintain consistency and high-quality output
• Contribute to the conceptual and visual development of online learning modules and other projects
• Manage the workflow of visual assets across multiple partnerships to ensure smooth project delivery
• Develop content templates that align with brand guidelines and feedback from senior staff and external partners

What you bring to the table:

• Strong understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory and layout
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Familiarity with UX principles to improve user engagement
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure brand consistency across projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within a team and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of brand guidelines and how to apply them across various projects
• Understanding of digital content production processes, particularly within an educational setting

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with animation or motion graphics
• Knowledge of video editing software
• Familiarity with learning management systems and how visual content integrates into them
• Previous experience in an educational or e-learning environment

What happens next?

Ready to go for it? Click ‘Apply’, include your CV and tell us why you’d like to become a FutureLearner, and how you’ll nail this role.

Recruitment Process

Please contact [email protected] if you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations to be made to support you through the recruitment process.

Diversity Statement

We value all the great benefits that diversity brings and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work – At FutureLearn we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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