We are looking for an enthusiastic, early-career Associate Graphic Designer to join our team, working fully remotely from anywhere in the country. In this role you will be a key member of our Design function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Branding to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
This role is open to fresh graduates and those early in their careers (0 to 1 years of experience). We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, a hunger to learn, attention to detail and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Above all, we value curiosity, ownership and a positive attitude.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Vanta Works is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Associate Graphic Designer at Vanta Works, you will play a central role within our Design function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Present and defend your design rationale to stakeholders, and incorporate feedback constructively.
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering to ensure designs are feasible and faithfully implemented.
- Lead the design of intuitive, accessible and visually compelling experiences from initial concept through to final delivery.
- Prepare clean, well-organised handoff files and specifications for engineering.
- Contribute to and evolve the design system, maintaining consistency across products and platforms.
- Balance user needs, business goals and technical constraints to arrive at pragmatic, elegant solutions.
- Run usability testing and iterate on designs based on qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Advocate for the user and for good design practice throughout the product development process.
- Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes and high-fidelity designs that clearly communicate your ideas.
- Maintain a high bar for craft, attention to detail and brand consistency in everything you ship.
- Conduct and synthesise user research to ground design decisions in real customer needs and behaviours.
- Stay current with design trends, tools and accessibility standards, and share learnings with the team.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
What we're looking for
0-1 years of experience; fresh graduates are encouraged to applyStrong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Branding
Bachelor's degree in Design
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Vanta Works, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Structured mentorship, regular feedback and clear, transparent career-progression frameworks to help you grow.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Design