Junior Designer

About the role

The award-winning publishing team at Beer52 is on the lookout for a creative, diligent junior designer to work across several of its key monthly titles. Based in our beautiful central Edinburgh office, your main responsibilities will be devising and executing creative print layouts, and supporting the team on a diverse range of design tasks.

The successful candidate will be passionate about print, with a proven ability to create eye-catching editorial layouts, often using limited original assets. Working closely with our senior designers and editorial team in a fast-paced production environment, this role offers excellent opportunities for skills development, professional progression and genuine creative expression.

Essential skills and experience

• Graduate degree or equivalent in design or a related subject
• Advanced use of Adobe Creative Suite products, primarily InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• A working knowledge of the technical aspects of designing for print
• Excellent organisation and time management abilities

Desirable skills and experience

• Professional experience in a print design environment
• Experience of working with freelance illustrators and other contractors
• An understanding of, and passion for, food and drink
• An interest in illustration or photography

To apply, send a CV and cover letter, with an optional portfolio to lauren@beer52.com