Design & Creative Assistant
We are recruiting for a Design & Creative Assistant to join our Marketing & Communications Team
Job Title: Design & Creative Assistant
Department: Marketing & Communications
Location: Margate
Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications
Hours of work: 3 days per week, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,392.79 pro-rata
Application deadline: Monday 10am 21st September 2026
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
While Artificial Intelligence can be useful for research and developing ideas, we ask that you create your application in your own words. This will help us to get to know you as an individual as well as your thoughts about the role. Please note that responses identified as solely AI generated will not be considered as part of the selection process.
Please note, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than planned.
The role
The Design & Creative Assistant is an in-house creative role responsible for delivering day-to-day design output across the gallery’s marketing, exhibitions, and operations. This role supports the organisation by producing high-quality, consistent visual materials while developing skills within a collaborative cultural environment.
More information on the role, including the job description and how to apply can be found below.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please review the documents available for download below and provide the following:
- A CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements
- A Portfolio of your work. Your portfolio should showcase a selection of relevant projects and demonstrate your creative approach, technical skills, and versatility.
- A Cover Letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 paper, addressing how your skills, experience and competencies match the job description and person specification.
- (Optional) A completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This will be separated from your application and used for monitoring purposes only.
Please email your application to applications@turnercontemporary.org with the subject line: Creative & Design Assistant Application – [Your Name].
The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 21 September.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview during the week commencing 5 October.
If you have any access requirements or need support with the application process, please contact Ben Dunleavy at bdunleavy@turnercontemporary.org
