Designer, Radio Times

Designer, Radio Times (salary up to £31,000 depending on experience)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

Radio Times, the UK’s best-loved premium TV listings magazine, is looking for a highly creative and innovative Designer to join our dynamic Art Desk. You’ll play a key role in producing visually compelling editorial, commercial and digital pages that engage and inspire our audiences.

As a Designer, you will;

• Design layouts for editorial features, regular sections, and commercial content, ensuring all work is print-ready and of the highest standard.
• Work with copy and images, applying corrections and updates to page layouts as needed.
• Use and adapt established design templates to maintain brand consistency across all formats.
• Report into the Deputy Art Editor and collaborate closely with colleagues across the Art Desk, Picture, Production and wider editorial teams.
• Assist in producing the digital edition of the magazine, including redesigning pages and adding interactive elements in Adobe Acrobat.
• Create multimedia and motion-based assets where required, supporting the brand’s growing digital presence across online channels and social platforms.
• Contribute to additional projects such as supplements, brand collateral and event-related creative work as needed.

Requirements

• A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience, supported by a strong portfolio showcasing print, digital and multimedia work.
• Proven experience in print-based design within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong multimedia skills, including experience producing motion graphics, short-form animations, or social-ready video assets (Adobe, After Effects or similar).
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign and Photoshop; image retouching skills are a plus.
• Confidence delivering multimedia outputs such as infographics, social cards, video thumbnails and video-safe graphics is desirable, as is familiarity with UX and UI thinking.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong grasp of typography, layout and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take direction and contribute ideas.
• Highly organised, able to manage time effectively and thrive under weekly deadlines.
• A passion for magazines, design and emerging digital formats, with a drive to innovate and push creative boundaries.
• Have a strong understanding of emerging AI tools and their application across editorial design workflows.
• Confident or willing to learn about using AI-enhanced multimedia platforms to create and edit video, motion graphics and other digital assets for the Radio Times brand.

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

 People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference