Graphic Designer

We are looking for a full-time Graphic Designer to help develop and implement the visual identity and marketing content of the Culture and Leisure Division’s services. The position is permanent and will begin as soon as possible.

We seek a versatile designer skilled in design and layout work across various marketing communication channels. Responsibilities include maintaining and developing the visual identity of the cultural services, providing internal guidelines and offering graphic guidelines for our partners. You’ll work within the cultural services communication and marketing team, supported by other graphic designers in the divison. Our offices are modern and easily accessible in Vallila, with options for remote work.

Why Join Us?

You have the opportunity to become a part of a diverse team of experts who collaborate across units and services. Your role will be key to developing the recognition of cultural services, supporting the well-being and active citizenship of Helsinki residents of all ages and backgrounds, and encouraging sustainable daily choices.

You’ll have the support of a friendly, skilled communication and marketing team and benefit from the advantages offered by a large, responsible employer.

Apply to join our team, and please include a link to your portfolio.

You will report to the division’s marketing manager. Your workplace will be our office in Vallila, Helsinki.

What We Expect from You

We hope you have a background in graphic design with several years of experience in similar roles. You’re curious and eager to develop yourself, constantly updating yourself with the latest industry trends. You’re also enthusiastic about cultural and leisure content and capable of inspiring others with your work. We expect you to be a team player and able to be organized in your individual work.

As a graphic designer, you’ll play a key role in our fast-paced daily communication and marketing efforts. You create high-quality, creative and versatile digital and print materials across different media channels. Experience in visual and motion content for social media is also important. You can also create accessible publishing templates for others and internal visual identity usage guides.

We expect you to have:

• Relevant education and experience in visual design and production
• A keen visual eye
• A creative and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in project-based work
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Curiosity and a willingness to evolve
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Proficiency in the following programs (we work in both Mac and PC environments):

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe AfterEffects
• Microsoft 365 programs
  
  

Experience in website redesigns, signage design, photography, and animating marketing materials will be considered an advantage.

To advance equality and inclusion, the City of Helsinki encourages anonymous recruitment. This recruitment process will be conducted anonymously to ensure a fair focus on candidates’ professional skills and experience. The hiring manager will select candidates based on anonymized summaries that exclude name, age, gender, or mother tongue.

Please note that we will contact candidates by email in the early stages of recruitment, so check your email - and spam folder - regularly.