Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) is seeking a highly motivated, confident designer to join our team.

Reporting to the magazine editor, you will be responsible for designing Alliance magazine. You’ll work closely with both the magazine editor and the features editor to bring each issue to life – from initial concept to delivery. You’ll also be responsible for creating artwork for Alliance’s regular columns and premium features.

In addition to magazine design, you will lead and manage the creative development of other key projects, including Alliance’s annual report, promotional packs and materials, and brand assets.

The successful candidate will have a passion for print magazine design, strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects independently, and enjoy working in a small team. The successful candidate will also be a willing participant in all APT discussions and play an active role in driving the organisation forward. Illustration experience is desired and knowledge of the philanthropy sector is also desired but not required.

Supported by some of the world’s leading philanthropic foundations, Alliance Publishing Trust (APT) is an international publisher of material on philanthropy, including our flagship publication Alliance, a quarterly print and digital magazine on philanthropy and social investment worldwide.

APT aims to create a culture of collective involvement where all team members can contribute to both the direction and processes of the organisation. We aim to be a fluid organisation, being able to introduce new ideas in quick time, enabling us to punch above our weight and deliver impact at a level beyond our size. APT is proud to be both an accredited Living Wage Employer and 4 Day Week Employer.

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities

Editorial 

• Leading end-to-end design of Alliance’s quarterly magazine (print and digital formats)

• Collaborating with editors on creative direction and conceptual development of each issue of Alliance 

• Creating artwork for Alliance’s regular columns and premium content
• Developing and evolving the visual identity of key content streams

Engagement

• Designing Alliance’s annual impact report, partnership pack, and other core communications materials

• Designing templates for promotional social media assets
• Contributing to brand consistency across all visual touchpoints

Marketing

• Designing Alliance’s annual media pack and in-house adverts for both print and online
• Designing materials for marketing campaigns and sponsored content
• Designing materials for Alliance’s event programme

Person specification

Essential 

• Proven experience in magazine or editorial design

• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Comfortable working autonomously in a small team setting

Desirable

• Illustration experience

• Familiarity with the philanthropy/nonprofit sector (or strong interest in learning)
• Basic motion graphics or video editing skills
• Understanding of print production specifications and workflows

Application Process

Deadline for application: 12pm, Thursday 12 November 2026. 

We are a small organisation and only successful interview candidates will be contacted. If you have questions about the role, please contact us by email.

In your application, please include a portfolio of relevant work and a CV (you may need to upload your portfolio in the ‘cover letter or CV’ section of the application form).

When you apply, you will also be asked to provide a brief note introducing yourself and answering the question: why would you like to work at Alliance? (300 words max). Please also state where you saw the job vacancy.

Interviews will commence from Monday 23 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited by email prior. The ideal start date will be in early January 2027.

A job offer will be subject to the receipt of at least two satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.