Lead Graphic Designer

Serco Limited

Ready to impact a better future? As a Lead Graphic Designer in our Media Services team, you’ll lead the creation and delivery of high-quality digital and print design that supports defence training and communication. You’ll play a key role in shaping creative outputs that inform, engage and make a meaningful impact.

This is a role where your work has purpose. From developing engaging digital and print content to supporting design standards and mentoring colleagues, you’ll help create impactful solutions that support critical programmes. Your ideas and expertise will contribute to innovation, consistency and quality – ultimately helping to deliver a positive impact on our customers and the communities we serve.

What you’ll do as a Lead Graphic Designer

You’ll be entrusted to

Lead the creation and delivery of digital and print design projects, ensuring high-quality outputs

Manage workflow from the graphics queue, allocating work across the team effectively

Produce creative content including , animations and social media assets

Provide guidance, mentoring and support to designers to help them grow and maintain consistent standards

Ensure all design work aligns with brand guidelines,accessibility standards and overall creative direction.

Collaborate with stakeholders, production teams and external suppliers to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have

A degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, supported by a strong portfolio

Significant experience in both digital and print design, including brand management

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator

Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and guide colleagues and stakeholders

A proactive, organised approach with a passion for creativity and continuous improvement

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

Holidays

Competitive holiday package

Pension

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Training and development

Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service

Discounts

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

Charity

Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

Employee networks

Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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