Freelance Short Term Project - Graphic Designer

Job Introduction

Graphic Designer - Freelance Short-Term Project

Location: 100% Remote / Home Working (Must permanently reside in UK and hold unrestricted right to work to apply)
Project Fee: £250 Fixed Fee
Contract: Freelance Short-Term Independent Contractor Project

About the Role

This is an excellent freelance opportunity for a creative Graphic Designer who enjoys balancing high-quality editorial layout design with efficient, independent delivery.

As a Freelance Graphic Designer, you will work independently to bring the primary History English National Curriculum to life, translating provided written content into engaging educational materials. You will take complete ownership of a set allocation of 13 deliverables (consisting of PowerPoint presentations, activity cards, activity sheets, 1x preview per deliverable and 2x alts per deliverable) as soon as possible. Because this is a pure freelance-based contract, you can work flexibly to meet the deadlines; you will receive the full fixed fee upon successful completion of the work, whether it takes you the full deadline or less. 

In this role, you’ll:

We are currently looking for 1 Freelance Designer to undertake this project. Written content will be provided for both roles:

• Designer Assignment 1: Take ownership of designing 2 PPTs (20–30 slides each), 2 set of Activity Cards (10-20 cards per resource), 9 Activity Sheets (2–10 pages each) including 1x preview per resource and two different alternative versions: Black and White, Super Eco – Total: 13 resources.
• Execute high-quality graphic and editorial layouts that align perfectly with Twinkl’s branding and guidelines.
• Manage your own schedule and delivery timeline independently to ensure all 13 resources are completed within the agreed deadlines.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We are looking for an independent freelancer who combines a keen eye for detail with a self-motivated, structured approach to meeting project deadlines.

You’ll bring:

• Essential: A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Essential: Proven editorial layout experience.
• Essential: Strong professional experience using Adobe InDesign.
• Essential: A strong understanding of branding and an ability to strictly follow established brand guidelines.
• Essential: Your own tools and software, including active licenses for Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Suggested: A reliable internet connection (minimum 16Mbps download, 8Mbps upload, 50ms latency).
• Suggested: A desktop or laptop with recommended specifications (10th/11th Generation Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD).

How We’ll Look After You

Please Note: Because this is a short-term, independent freelancer project, standard permanent employee benefits (such as healthcare cash plans, enhanced parental leave, and annual leave allowances) do not apply to this contract.

Instead, we offer independent contractors:

• Complete Flexibility: The freedom to choose your own working hours and structure your time, provided project deadlines are met.
• Streamlined Payments: A guaranteed fee paid promptly upon the successful completion and sign-off of your project deliverables.
• Global Impact: The opportunity to add an international, award-winning educational publisher to your freelance portfolio.

Closing Call to Action

If you are a freelancer excited by the opportunity to shape educational content and want to partner with a purpose-driven global brand, we would love to see your application.

About Us

Who are we and what do we do?

At Twinkl, we believe every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and inspired to learn. Created by experienced educators for educators, our mission is simple: to help those who teach by transforming lives through education.

Trusted by teaching communities worldwide, Twinkl provides instant access to an award-winning library of over 1 million digital and printable resources. Supporting learners from birth through secondary education, our collection spans everything from daily lesson planning and assessments to leadership and wellbeing tools.

We evolve alongside the classroom, adding fresh content daily. And if you can't find exactly what you need? Just ask. Our world-class customer service team will create bespoke resources just for you, allowing you to focus on what matters most: inspiring your learners.

Whoever you are, whatever you teach, Twinkl is here for you!

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