Graphic Design Assistant - Research Project

Overview

We are recruiting a student with graphic design experience to support a UEFA-funded research project on disabled football fans’ matchday experience. You will turn research insights into clear, inclusive visuals for PowerPoint, a research report, and a project webpage, working closely with Dr Marianna Pavan and the team. Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Design PowerPoint decks/templates (covers, section dividers, diagrams, simple data visuals).
• Create report graphics/infographics and prepare assets for print/PDF and web.
• Produce web graphics (banners, icons, call-outs) optimised for accessibility and performance.
• Apply accessibility best practice (contrast, legibility, alt-text guidance).
• Follow brand guidelines (University/UEFA/partner) and manage tidy files/versions.
• Strong grasp of layout, typography, colour, and information hierarchy.
• An eye for inclusive design and willingness to apply WCAG-aligned principles.
• Good communication, organisation, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Portfolio showing relevant work (infographics, layouts, brand application).

• A small PowerPoint template + slide suite.
• A set of report figures/infographics.
• Webpage graphics package (banner + supporting assets).

• Genuine interest in football (e.g., follows clubs/competitions or fan/community initiatives) and enthusiasm for the fan experience.
• Commitment to human rights and disability inclusion, with a respectful, ethical approach to representing lived experience.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint + Adobe Illustrator/InDesign/Photoshop, evidenced by a portfolio of slides, layouts and infographics.
• Strong grasp of layout, typography and colour with keen attention to detail and consistency.
• Working knowledge of accessible design (colour contrast, readable type, clear hierarchy, alt-text guidance) and willingness to apply WCAG-aligned principles.
• Ability to translate research insights and simple data into clear visuals (figures, diagrams, charts) for report and web use.
• Organisation & communication skills: manages deadlines, uses version control/file naming, and iterates constructively from feedback in a collaborative team.

• Experience preparing web graphics (right sizes/formats, optimisation) and exporting accessible documents (e.g., tagged PDFs).
• Familiarity with Figma/Canva and basic motion/video for short clips or animated slides.
• Experience preparing print-ready artwork (bleed/CMYK/resolution) and working within partner brand guidelines (e.g., multi-logo lockups).