Graphic & Digital Designer

Salary: €51,000 per year

Location: Dublin 4 (hybrid, in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Job type: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours a week (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

Reports to: Head of Brand & Marketing

Closing date: 19 October 2026

About the role

The Irish Cancer Society is looking for a creative, digitally skilled Graphic & Digital Designer to lead the development of its graphic and digital visual assets across every channel. You will work with the Head of Brand & Marketing and the wider marketing team, and support teams across Fundraising, Advocacy, Communications, Patient Education and Engagement, and Patient Services. The role also covers managing external agencies and freelancers and keeping the brand consistent.

Key responsibilities

Design and creative production

• Create digital assets for websites, social media, email and online advertising
• Produce print materials including brochures, leaflets, banners and reports
• Create animations and motion graphics
• Design infographics
• Make sure all work follows the Society's brand guidelines
• Bring creative ideas and keep up to date with design trends

Campaign and content development

• Develop creative concepts for integrated campaigns with stakeholders
• Build campaign toolkits
• Keep creative consistent across all touchpoints and channels

Project management and collaboration

• Manage several projects at once, from brief to delivery
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate printers, photographers and other suppliers
• Oversee external design agencies and freelancers

Asset and brand management

• Maintain the creative asset library
• Support the development of brand guidelines
• Manage licences, trademarks and copyright

Essential requirements

• A degree or similar qualification in design, digital media, art or a related field
• At least five years' experience in a graphic, digital or related creative role
• A strong portfolio covering digital and print design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent tools
• Experience creating digital and motion content
• Experience producing print-ready artwork
• Strong typography, layout, storytelling and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Experience with traditional, ATL and TTL campaign activation

Desirable

• Photography and photo editing
• Copywriting or content creation
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design

About you

You are committed to the Society's mission, communicate well, and bring creativity, attention to detail, initiative and digital curiosity to a positive team. The Society measures experience by the quality of exposure rather than years of service, and welcomes applicants at all career stages.

Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave plus public holidays and service days
• Sick pay after probation
• Flexitime
• Defined contribution pension (3%, 5% or up to 8% of basic salary)
• Health plan group membership
• Commuter ticket and cycle-to-work schemes
• Death-in-service benefit
• Paid family leave
• Learning and development, plus study and exam leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Optional flu vaccine

How to apply

Apply online through the Irish Cancer Society careers page with your CV and an optional cover letter. The Society does not require the assistance of agencies.