Are you a creative and innovative Web Designer with a passion for creating impactful websites? We re looking for a talented Web Designer to join our team on a fixed-term basis and help us bring our digital vision to life. In this role, you ll lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive design system in Webflow.

We re looking for someone to drive forwards our brand digitally through relevant, accessible and engaging web design.

Our website is a vital channel for our communications and marketing delivery. It s the main platform for students to engage with us and find out more about our story and the services, opportunities and activities we provide to help them Love Exeter. The Web Designer will lead the creation of a scalable design system in Webflow, built from our Figma prototypes.

We think this role could be a great fit for someone who is looking to build their experience and portfolio, or an experienced candidate looking to complete a project on a fixed term basis. You will have the flexibility to be fully remote as well as the opportunity to work with our diverse teams on the beautiful Exeter University campuses.

The Role

Role: Web Designer
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: £ 25,737 per annum (fixed term 6 months £12,868)
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Full time /fixed term 6 months

Who are we?

Exeter Students Guild is the University of Exeter s students union, led by students for students. We re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can t wait to hear from you.

What you ll do:

Translate our Figma designs into a fully functional, scalable Webflow design system.
Create reusable components, layouts, and style guides to ensure design consistency across our digital platforms.
Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to refine design patterns and user experiences.
Optimise Webflow builds for accessibility, performance, and responsive design.
Support the relevant teams to maintain the pages and future proof the quality of the deliverables.

The role profile for this position can be viewed via our website.

What will you bring?

You ll have experience in producing high quality webpages in Webflow, relevant and engaging designs, ideally including design system work.
Understanding of responsive design, accessibility best practices, and web design trends.
You ll be able to work collaboratively with others to co-create creative and innovative solutions and impactful web design and UI.

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, a huge 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills in whatever wat you choose. We ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

Dates for your Diary

Closing Date: 10am, Monday 1st September 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 9th September 2025

How to Apply

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, your portfolio with links to your recent work, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:

a. Please can you share why you want to apply for this role? How do your values align with the Guild s?

b. Tell us about your team working skills - how do make sure you contribute your skills and collaborate with creative project teams?

c. Please tell us about a time you designed a webpage to make it more accessible, engaging, and aligned with brand values.

Please note:

We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.

You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.

Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.

A message from your new Manager

Xanthippi Nanou, Design Manager

If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what they re looking for in our new Web Designer, feel free to get in touch - details can be found on our website. I would love to hear from you!

For general queries please contact us.

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