WE’RE HIRING: DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT
Location: Company Office (Belfast) and Flexible Working by Arrangement
Remuneration: £13.45 per hour
Type: Part-Time - 25 Hours per Week
Closing Date: 5 January 2026 - or sooner, once suitable candidate is found
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are an ambitious, nimble, forward-thinking charitable organisation producing and managing two world-class festivals in Belfast that celebrate both visual art and creative technology. Our focus lies in lens-based practices—particularly photography—and extends across film, gaming, animation, immersive media, and other digital visual arts.
Each festival, in February and June, features a dynamic programme of open submissions, commissions, exhibitions, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, tours, and screenings, all designed to inspire, educate wider audiences whilst supporting professional growth.
The organisation has an excellent history, reputation, governance and future facing potential. There is significant opportunity for career progression in the role, for both skills development on the job and training opportunities with the encouragement to find and adopt the latest tools, software or strategies for success.
Belfast Photo Festival is the largest annual photography festival in the UK and Ireland. Spanning over 30 venues, it presents cutting-edge contemporary photography from local, national, and international artists. The festival not only showcases exceptional work but also creates wide audience engagement and professional development opportunities for photographic artists. It contributes to the wider visual arts sector and Belfast’s living culture.
RENDR is a pioneering conference and festival at the intersection of creativity and technology. It celebrates visual innovation and convergence across film, gaming, animation, immersive media, and digital art. With a strong emphasis on education and inspiration, RENDR hosts leading voices from across the globe, fosters networking, and champions the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving creative landscape.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Design and Digital Marketing Assistant will support the Senior Design and Digital Marketing Manager in delivering all visual and digital communications for Belfast Photo Festival and RENDR. This is an entry-level role suited to someone with a genuine interest in design, digital media and visual storytelling, who is ready to learn and contribute within a busy festival environment.
You will assist with creating content for social media, websites, newsletters and printed materials. The role includes preparing design assets, basic photo and video editing, helping schedule campaigns, monitoring performance, and contributing ideas to reach and engage audiences. You will gain practical experience in Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, Squarespace and digital marketing tools used across the creative industries.
The role offers hands-on training, clear guidance, and the chance to build real skills and confidence in design, communication and arts marketing.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital Content and Design
Support the creation of visual content for social media, newsletters and websites
Prepare and edit images, video clips and design assets using Adobe Creative Cloud
Assist with formatting posters, graphics, motion graphics, social cards and print materials to professional standards
Help maintain consistent visual branding across all platforms
Website and Online Platforms
Support updates to SquareSpace website content, images, pages and layout
Assist with ensuring accessibility, accuracy and responsive behaviour across devices
Help maintain online forms, event pages, ticket links and festival information
Social Media and Digital Campaigns
Assist with scheduling posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok
Help manage content calendars and coordinate assets with the senior manager
Support community engagement by monitoring comments, messages and audience questions
Analytics and Reporting
Help gather data from Google Analytics, social media insights and email platforms
Support the creation of simple reports tracking reach, engagement and audience growth
Contribute to evaluating what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve campaigns
General Marketing and Communications
Assist with preparing e-newsletters and managing subscriber lists
Help ensure all materials meet branding requirements and funder guidelines
Support press and communications tasks such as preparing image packages or captions
Contribute ideas to strengthen audience reach and make digital content more effective
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Digital Content Creation
A basic level of confidence producing visual or written content for digital platforms on different software platforms.
Graphic Design and Layout
Understanding of design fundamentals, typography and image editing.
Website Management
Some experience using Squarespace (or a similar CMS).
An interest in developing skills in updating and structuring website content.
Google Suite
Marketing and Communication Strategy
A growing understanding of how digital campaigns work, how audiences engage online.
How to support content that reflects organisational goals and funder expectations.
HOW TO APPLY
Review the above information carefully, read and review Belfast Photo Festival and RENDR websites.
Open our Application Form, make a copy to edit in Google Docs OR download to Microsoft Word/ Keynote.
Rename the filename of your copy to include your full Firstname and Lastname.
E.g. Application Form - Events and Production Assistant - Toby Smith.
Share your completed forms as a Google or Microsoft/ Keynote Doc to toby@belfastphotofestival.com.
Please complete our anonymous Employment Monitoring Form.