Multimedia Designer

Role overview

Leonardo is hiring an experienced Multimedia Designer to produce compelling visual content that helps explain complex defence and aerospace products to audiences around the world. In this position, you will work as part of a creative team and report to the Head of Brand Creation. The role focuses on turning technical material into clear, engaging design across print, digital, and live/event environments.

This opportunity is well suited to a self-starting designer who pairs strong creative thinking with excellent delivery standards and who is comfortable working in a busy, security-aware setting. Your work will support marketing, business development, internal communications, exhibitions, and digital activity while maintaining a consistent brand presence across all channels.

What you will do

• Take ideas from early concept through to final production across multiple formats and channels.
• Convert technical and detailed briefs into visually effective communication pieces.
• Work closely with teams in marketing, business development, internal communications, and events.
• Apply brand and visual identity standards consistently across all outputs.
• Offer practical guidance to stakeholders on the best way to communicate ideas visually.
• Bring creative input to campaigns, exhibitions, and wider brand strategy.
• Spot ways to streamline creative workflows and improve how work moves through the team.
• Handle sensitive material carefully while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Represent the brand positively and help strengthen visual communication standards.

Typical deliverables

• Brochures and technical datasheets
• Event and exhibition graphics
• Social media and digital campaign artwork
• Infographics and web imagery
• Corporate presentation materials

Growth and innovation

In addition to core design delivery, you will help shape the development of the creative function, with scope to work on newer technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and real-time 3D.

Location and working style

This is a hybrid position based in Yeovil, England, United Kingdom, with the primary site listed as GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd. The contract type is permanent.

Pay and salary framework

The role sits within a salary band of £40,000 to £50,000. Leonardo UK uses a grade-based pay structure, and the range shown reflects the approved band or a narrower hiring range within it. Any pay above the standard range is handled through formal governance controls to support internal fairness.

Security screening

This position is subject to pre-employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional National Security Vetting measures may also apply, which could include eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). The role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance.

What we are looking for

You should have a degree, or equivalent experience, in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, or a similar discipline. A strong portfolio showing both original thinking and polished execution across print and digital work is essential. Strong capability with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, is also needed.

You will need solid presentation and communication skills so you can explain and defend design choices clearly, plus the ability to take a brief and shape it into a practical creative solution. The employer welcomes applicants even if they do not meet every requirement, as attitude and willingness to learn are considered especially important.

Benefits

• Up to 12 additional flexi-days can be accrued each year, alongside generous leave.
• A pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%.
• Access to free mental health support, financial advice, and employee networks supporting inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme eligibility for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to more than 4,000 online courses through Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral rewards through the employee refer-a-friend programme.
• Flexible benefits worth up to £500 per year, including private healthcare, dental cover, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options.

About the employer

Leonardo is a global Aerospace, Defence, and Security company headquartered in Italy, with more than 53,000 employees worldwide and 8,500 across nine UK sites. The organisation says its people play an important role in driving innovation, advancing technology, and improving global safety. It also states a commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace, and invites candidates with accessibility needs to share them during recruitment.