Graphic Designer

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and motivated Graphic Designer to join our design team. This role is perfect for someone with a basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, who has a keen interest in growing their design skills. The Designer will play a key role in creating social media assets that drive engagement and support our overall marketing strategy. You will work closely with the Marketing team to develop visuals that enhance our brand presence and effectively communicate our message to target audiences.

Key tasks

• Design visually appealing social media graphics, including posts,  stories, thumbnails, and banners, that align with our brand identity.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop creative concepts for campaigns and ensure consistency across all digital platforms.
• Assist in creating and maintaining social media templates and assets for use across various projects.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for campaign visuals and marketing content.
• Support the design team with additional tasks, such as updating existing materials or assisting with print design when needed.
• Ensure all design work meets brand guidelines and project objectives

What we’re looking for

• Proficiency in Canva.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (focusing on Illustrator and InDesign).
• Understanding of social media platforms and their design requirements.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.