Graphic Designer (Volunteer Role)

Your Pride In London

Year after year, London's Pride celebrations bring people together in amazing ways. The connections and community we build lay the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. Now's your opportunity to play a meaningful part as a Pride in London volunteer.

Pride in London is embracing a renewed sense of purpose that resonates with everyone. We stand as a beacon to highlight ongoing challenges within the LGBTQ+ community, even amidst progress. Our roots intertwine the protest origins of Pride with the spirit of celebration.. Our guiding values – Visibility , Unity , and Equality – drive every step we take.

Our incredible team is a blend of passionate staff and volunteers who champion diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. We hail from diverse walks of life, forming a vibrant community of change-makers. Our ultimate goal? To amplify awareness of LGBTQ+ matters and advocate for the rights that ensure equal lives for all.

With a diverse and dedicated year-round team of around 150 volunteers, we orchestrate Pride in London, the incredible event that unites us all. Your unique voice can contribute to the symphony!

Pride in London stands committed to truly representing every facet of our community. We celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our focus is on enriching the diversity of our volunteers, ensuring that Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, Trans, and all communities are vividly reflected within our teams.

Your Role

Role Start Date: ASAP or January 2026

Role End/Review Date: August 2026

Join one of the world's largest and most recognisable Pride organisations as a graphic designer. You'll create impactful marketing assets for Pride in London, potentially seeing your work displayed along the parade route, across our social channels, and at various Pride events. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute your creative skills to a meaningful cause and be part of a dynamic volunteer team.

Time Commitment
Approx. 6–8 hours per week, depending on time of year.

Fortnightly team meetings, Monthly All Team Meetings and regular check-ins with the Director of Marketing.

What We're Looking For

We seek a talented graphic designer with:

• A keen eye for aesthetics and a diverse skill set across various design platforms
• Experience in graphic design, with motion graphics knowledge as a plus
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite or alternatives like Affinity Designer, Sketch, Figma, or Corel Draw)
• Ability to transform briefs into captivating visual stories while adhering to brand guidelines
• Strong organisational skills to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Experience in agency, studio, or freelance design work (preferred)
• Flexibility to set your own schedule and work independently
• Team player mentality to collaborate with stakeholders and incorporate feedback
• Passion for design and enthusiasm for Pride in London's mission

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Creative vision to elevate Pride in London's visual identity
• Adaptability to work with various design software and workflows
• Commitment to volunteer a few hours weekly for brainstorming and design development
• Can-do attitude and openness to feedback
• Ability to balance creative integrity with practical constraints
• Dedication to creating inclusive and representative designs

This volunteer position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a visual impact on a grand scale, hone your skills, and be part of a wonderful team. Whether you're an Adobe expert or excel in alternative design platforms, your creative talent and commitment are what matter most.

If you're excited about using your design skills to contribute to one of the world's most vibrant Pride celebrations, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating unforgettable visual experiences for Pride in London!

What you’ll get joining Pride in London

• A friendly and welcoming induction course and a variety of training that’s offered throughout the year
• An opportunity to get new and relevant professional experience
• A chance to broaden your professional network
• Play an important part in delivering the Pride in London event
• Social opportunities to meet the diverse and friendly bunch who volunteer for Pride in London

Diversity & Inclusion

Our volunteer team is more than amazing – they inspire great ideas, generate needed sponsorship, drive forward our operational plans and help make Pride in London a fantastic place to volunteer.

We endeavour to attract and recruit a diverse mix of volunteers who are representative of the diversity in our LGBT+ communities which gives us a great opportunity to have access to a broad range of ideas and allows us to to deliver an inclusive event that you expect from Pride in London.