We're looking for a talented and experienced Graphic Design Manager to lead our design function and shape the way our brand is seen and experienced across the legal sector. This is an opportunity to combine creativity with strategic thinking, driving visual storytelling that captures attention, engages clients and sets us apart in a competitive market.

As the Graphic Design Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a consistent and impactful visual identity while creating space for innovation and fresh ideas that push the brand forward.

About The Role 

Come and take ownership of our creative output, developing and executing design strategies that support the business and its objectives. You'll lead the production of high-quality assets across print, digital, and video, ensuring everything aligns with brand guidelines while continuing to evolve our visual identity. From brochures, reports and infographics to social media content, animations and campaign materials, you'll oversee design projects from concept through to delivery.

You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across communications, digital, events, and practice teams to create cohesive campaigns that have a strong message and clear call to action. You'll manage brand guidelines and recommend how the brand should evolve, always looking for ways to maximise engagement and client response.

You'll encourage creativity, innovation and collaboration, helping the team become a trusted partner to stakeholders across the business. At the same time, you'll be comfortable balancing creative excellence with practical constraints, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on time in a fast-paced environment.

About You

You're an experienced design professional with a strong portfolio that demonstrates creative range and impact across multiple channels. You've worked as an in-house designer managing projects for a range of audiences, and you'll bring proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide and inspire others to perform at their best.

You're confident using a variety of design tools, including InDesign and other key packages, and ideally have experience with Canva, video editing and animation. You'll combine a strategic mindset with an eye for detail, understanding how design can serve business objectives while delivering work that is consistent, polished and engaging.

To succeed in this role, you'll need excellent organisational and project management skills, the ability to manage multiple projects at once, and the confidence to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm. Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative, solutions-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing creativity with clear, measurable outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and bring our brand to life in ways that inspire, engage and differentiate us in the market.

For more details of the essential and desirable experience we're looking for, please click on the attached job description link.

Why Choose Us?

There are so many reasons to stop and explore VWV further.  We're known for our friendly and welcoming culture where teamwork and collaboration are key.  There's no pigeon-holing or glass ceilings here, just a professional yet relaxed culture where you can finally be yourself.  We invite you to watch this short video on the right-hand side to see what our own people have to say about us.

We're striving to be an inclusive employer, to create a workplace and environment that promotes and values diversity, where everyone, regardless of background, can reach their full potential. Contact our recruiter to discuss any adjustments needed so we can make this the best possible candidate experience for you.

At VWV, we're committed to your growth with our bespoke Learning Academy, offering structured career-level programs across core business areas to prepare you for promotion opportunities and career advancement - join us to unlock your full potential.

Where Will I Be Working?

At VWV we have a truly unique and engaging culture that we hold dear. We work hard but we also love to have fun and we recognise that it's the social interaction between us that really shapes our culture.

Whilst we work to a hybrid model, for this role we would like you to work from our Bristol office for 2- 3 days per week. In this way, you'll benefit first-hand from our warm and friendly culture as well as facilitate cross referral opportunities from your colleagues in other teams. We are of course happy to discuss any specific requirements of hybrid working with candidates on an individual basis.

How To Apply?

All you need to do is click on "Apply Now" to submit your CV and include a covering letter telling us why this is the opportunity for you.

Closing date 16 September