Network Rail
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter. At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Band 4B, £35,582 – £42,218
Some of our great benefits:
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on train tickets.
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Plus more….
About the role
What does the average day look like? No two days are the same. One day could involve designing a campaign for internal communications, creating graphics for social media channels and preparing artwork for digital signage across the network. Another may focus on collaborating with stakeholders to develop creative concepts, managing external suppliers or refining designs based on feedback from senior communications colleagues.
You will regularly work across multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time while maintaining consistency with Network Rail’s visual identity. A key part of the role is balancing creativity with practical delivery, finding innovative solutions that meet communication objectives and engage different audiences.
There is also a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Whether experimenting with AI-powered design tools, exploring new creative approaches or benchmarking work against industry best practice, the role offers plenty of opportunity to bring fresh ideas and influence how visual communications are delivered.
A little bit about the team…
The role sits within Network Rail’s Digital Content team, part of the wider Communications function. This is a collaborative and creative environment where designers, content specialists and communications professionals work together to deliver engaging and impactful content across the organisation. The team supports a broad range of business areas, creating visual communications that reach audiences through multiple channels and platforms.
Creativity, innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued, with team members encouraged to bring new ideas, challenge convention and help shape the future of visual communications across Network Rail. Working closely with communications leaders, business stakeholders and external suppliers, you will have the opportunity to influence major campaigns and projects while contributing to a highly respected and professional creative team.
Next Steps
CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 19th August 2026, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.
We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail. All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Your experience and skills
Who are we looking for? We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking designer who combines strong technical skills with creativity, curiosity and a passion for visual storytelling. You will have experience in a graphic design role and be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop. Strong typography, composition and visual design skills are essential, alongside the ability to create impactful content across a range of channels and formats.
Beyond technical expertise, we are seeking someone who enjoys pushing creative boundaries and exploring new technologies. Experience with AI-powered creative tools, digital content creation or innovative design approaches will be highly valued. This role is not simply about maintaining existing ways of working; it is about identifying new opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and audience engagement.
Strong communication skills are equally important. You will be comfortable working with stakeholders across the business, translating creative ideas into effective solutions and confidently presenting recommendations when required. Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects would be advantageous, although a willingness to develop these skills is equally welcome.
Essential Criteria
- Proven previous experience working within a similar role.
- Highly experienced in graphic design techniques, with extensive experience using design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Detailed and in-depth knowledge of professional graphic design practices and processes, including production for multiple channels and mediums.
- Excellent traditional art skills.
- Good compositional skills.
- Excellent typographic and composition skills.
- Great communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in a related discipline.
- Graphic Design skills.
