Permanent Senior Illustrator / Designer (Public Sector & Education Focused) - Hybrid South Yorkshire

Salary: £38K (up to £40K for exceptional candidates) + annual performance bonus (~5%)

Location: Hybrid – 4 days remote, 1 day in studio (South Yorkshire)

Flexibility: Flexible working hours, onsite parking, close to public transport

- A creative agency specialising in visual storytelling for education and the public sector is seeking a Lead Illustrator / Designer.

-The role focuses on 2D explainer-style illustration, including live scribing at events, creating infographics, illustrated reports, and animation assets.

- The work blends hands-on design with leadership responsibilities, including managing and mentoring a small design team and helping shape the agency’s creative direction.

Responsibilities:

- Lead illustration / design projects and collaborate with internal teams and clients

- Deliver compelling visual outputs for public sector and academic audiences

- Participate in co-design workshops and live scribing sessions (UK/internationally)

- Represent design thinking in client meetings and internal leadership

Requirements:

- 5+ years’ relevant experience and a degree in illustration, design, or similar

- Strong communication, team leadership, and project management skills

- Skilled in visual storytelling, especially for complex or academic topics

- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Procreate, iPad/Apple Pencil workflows

- Portfolio demonstrating clear, effective, and beautiful visual communication

- Bonus: animation or web design experience; live scribing background

If interested and available please apply or email tom@creativerecruitment.co.uk with the below:

- Cv

- Portfolio showcasing Illustration and Design (preferably with public sector / education experience)

- Salary expectations £38k - £40k Dependant on experience

- Happy with hybrid in South Yorkshire (4 days remote and 1 day in office)