We have a fantastic opportunity for new and experienced designers to join our vibrant creative team! We have opportunities for a range of roles so whether you have just a few years’ experience or have been doing brilliant creative work for decades, as long as you have the passion to keep creating and growing then we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for creative thinkers who are passionate about developing inspiring work and have a genuine interest in telling our clients’ stories in a compelling way. You’ll need the ability to mix creative flair with commercial awareness, to engagingly present and sell-in your work, the ability to maintain your head when things get busy, and be a great team player!
If you’re looking to take the next step on your design and creative career then get in touch!
Key Responsibilities
Provide creative solutions
To provide overall creative design solutions across assigned client work and new business pitches. Proactively leading the thinking, the design process and the delivery. Combining highly creative and strategic thinking, to proactively push and challenge a brief, and to interpret business and communications objectives into original and relevant propositions and creative solutions – being the custodian of creative output, ensuring that the integrity, accuracy and quality of work is maintained.
Build client relationships
To build strong client relationships with senior and day to day client contacts, instilling their trust and confidence in your abilities to meet their needs. Successfully sell in creative solutions to clients. To be proactive in all client dealings, managing account problems efficiently and providing exemplary client services at all times.
Take commercial responsibility
Manage your project resources (time and budgets) to deliver jobs profitably, on time and to the desired quality. Source high quality, but cost effective, suppliers and collaborators and, where required, direct and manage them as necessary.
Support your team
To work closely with the Creative Director and wider Creative team as well as the Account Management and Publishing teams to understand the creative strategy and delivery framework. Act as a mentor to others within the team and be the champion of our internal work processes. Be proactive and helpful in assessing and giving advice to aid other designers improve their work and grow.
The ideal candidate will have the following profile of skills and experience:
- Degree level qualification from a reputable Art/Design college;
- A minimum of three years’ experience in corporate communications, with proven annual report and editorial design experience (more experience welcome and will be remunerated according to level);
- Expert knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop;
- Excellent knowledge of the print and production process;
- Organised and with the ability to manage and drive the creative projects;
- Ability to present, articulate and defend creative concepts to the team and to clients;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and respect both with clients and the team
- Excellent eye for detail, ambitious for the quality of your work, and a constant search for excellence; and
- Knowledge of and capability in developing moving image would be beneficial.
Personal qualities required
- Passionate about creating inspiring work;
- Ambition to self-improve and excel;
- Strong ‘can do’ attitude motivated by a desire to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem;
- Ability to multitask and direct effectively under pressure, managing conflicting deadlines;
- Ability to blend commercial awareness with passion and creative flair;
- Energetic and keen to meet the challenges of contributing to a dynamic, highly entrepreneurial environment;
- Ability to work closely with other departments and senior managers to achieve commercial and creative objectives; and
- A great sense of humour and fun!!
Your reporting relationships
Reporting to: Creative Director
Working closely with: The wider Creative, Account Management and Publishing teams
Interview process
1st Interview (In-person) with Creative Director / Design Director
2nd interview (In-person) presentation of creative task to Creative Director, Managing Director and CEO
Come join us!
Black Sun Global is a stakeholder advisory and engagement agency that's been driving transformation and positive change for ambitious brands for more than 20 years. With deep expertise in disclosure and reporting, ESG, sustainability, and digital engagement, we reshape how organisations connect with customers, investors, employees, and the wider world.
We are trusted partners to some of the most influential global organisations, sparking innovation and sustainable performance through our strategic insights, partnerships, and proprietary technologies.
As founders of the Positive Change Group, we are on a mission to create a new kind of stakeholder relations partner. Our world-class specialists work closely with executive leadership teams to protect reputations, inspire trust, and promote responsible business practices - building resilience and long-term value in a rapidly changing world.
For more information, please visit: www.blacksun-global.com
Joining Black Sun means becoming part of an inclusive, dynamic community where your talents are nurtured, and your career can thrive. With competitive salaries, hybrid working, and continuous professional development, you’ll not only grow but also have the opportunity to make a difference every day, shaping the future of communications – and having fun along the way.
Here at Black Sun and The Positive Change Group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best work and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Please view our privacy notice here:
https://www.blacksun-global.com/site-services/privacy-notice
