Symbol Designer & Resident Artist

We're looking for a Symbol Designer & Resident Artist

Are you a pro with Photoshop, skilled at managing image libraries, and passionate about creating visuals that make a difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Photosymbols, we create high-quality, photo-based images that help people with learning disabilities understand important information. We're seeking a Symbol Designer & Resident Artist to join our team, bringing both technical expertise and a deep understanding of the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Position: Symbol Designer & Resident Artist

Location: Home working (UK based)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: £37,500 per annum

Why Work with Us?

We're proud that Photosymbols is uniquely placed, both in the UK and internationally to lead the way in the creation of Easy Read information for people with learning disabilities. We're a small but impactful team and your work will be a key part of our continuing success. We offer:

• A competitive salary of £37,500 per annum for 40 hours each week.
• Fully remote working for this family friendly and disability friendly organisation.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• A 5% employer pension contribution and health plan with Vitality.
• Death in service benefit through Canada Life.
• All necessary equipment , including Apple Mac computer, monitor and Wacom tablet.
• Support to bring your unique perspective to the role and develop professional areas of interest to truly make the work your own.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will combine technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to accessibility to produce visuals that empower people with learning disabilities.

• Manage the photo library in Adobe Lightroom, ensuring images are tagged, organised, and workflows run smoothly.
• Use Adobe Photoshop to edit raw photos into polished, high-quality visuals.
• Create photorealistic artwork that seamlessly integrates with photographic images, using techniques that complement the Photosymbols house style.
• Utilise generative AI (e.g., MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, or DALL E) to create non-people components, such as environments or objects, where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with the Content & Operations Manager to deliver impactful, purposeful images aligned with Photosymbols' goals.
• Solve visual challenges creatively , such as depicting complex or hard-to-photograph scenarios (e.g., medical equipment, public spaces, abstract concepts).
• Ensure all images meet accessibility standards , reflecting the social model of disability and supporting the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Maintain Photosymbols' high creative standards and ensure all visuals adhere to the house style.

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of the issues affecting people with learning disabilities is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom: Demonstrated ability to manage image libraries, process raw photos, and produce polished, photorealistic visuals.
• A strong understanding of the social model of disability and principles of accessible design.
• A commitment to creating images that reflect inclusivity and align with the lives of people with learning disabilities.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring technical accuracy and consistency across all visuals.
• Creative problem-solving skills: The ability to tackle visual challenges, such as creating representations of complex or hard-to-photograph scenarios.
• Experience or willingness to learn generative AI tools (e.g., MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, or DALL E) to enhance image creation.
• Strong organisational skills: Ability to manage workflows, organise digital assets, and maintain structured systems for image production.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork: Comfortable working closely with the Content and Operations Manager and contributing to a shared creative vision.

If you are ready to join a passionate team dedicated to creating inclusive resources for people with learning disabilities, apply now!

Please submit your CV, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and skills, and a portfolio (if applicable) to

Photosymbols is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming the next creative member to our team!

Application deadline: 4pm Friday 14th February

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted