Graphic Designer

About DCD 

The world depends on digital infrastructure. We empower the people who invest, plan, build, design, and operate it to make better decisions in a fast moving and complex environment. To achieve this, we collaborate with and connect the most important stakeholders in the global technology and services supply chain, curating and creating always-on content, learning and events that support the mission-critical workforce.  

We have been publishing content, L&D programs and running events exclusively for the data center industry since 1998. As such, we are a trusted source of information for industry insiders across the world. Our web traffic is over 15,000,000 each year and we engage an active database of 300,000+ professionals across the digital infrastructure ecosystem.  

We help organisations that want to influence this market build highly targeted, underwritten, multichannel marketing campaigns that are aligned to modern B2B tech-buyer journeys. They deliver attributable pipeline and revenue impact that our sales intelligence platform reports this in real-time.  

DCD>Academy, provides corporate learning and development solutions that are tailored to our clients, improving operational performance and reducing staff turnover. The operational impact is reported vs industry benchmarks to ensure long-term and scalable learning solutions.  

About the opportunity: 

Datacenter Dynamics is looking for an experienced graphic designer to join our growing editorial team and oversee the design of our printed and digital products. 

With more than 20 million page views a year and a community measuring in the hundreds of thousands, DCD is a media, conference, and training company that serves the digital infrastructure market.

DCD is looking for a graphic designer to work on our award-winning quarterly print and digital magazine as well as regular mini-magazines on specific topic areas and other digital, designed products for our commercial partners. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in editorial design and be confident working independently to come up with eye-catching page layouts. This is an exciting period of growth for DCD, and the new designer will be given the opportunity to help with the redesign of our magazine and supplements. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Deliver high-quality and imaginatively designed pages in the house style, either from scratch or using libraries and templates 

• Design advertorials and other commercial content to client specifications

• Meet all editorial deadlines 

• Liaise with editors, reporters, and other DCD staff to fully understand and interpret the briefs provided 

• Make suggestions on suitable imagery to accompany stories 

• Ensure typography, design, and house styles are maintained in all work produced

• Commission and manage the work of freelance designers where necessary

• Monitor DCD’s designed products and suggest areas where layouts can be improved 

Skills and requirements 

• Demonstrable experience designing pages for magazines or other similar publications in an editorial environment 

• Track record of producing creative editorial pages consistently to a high standard

• Experience using all Adobe software, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc

• Manage personal workflow and be able to hit tight deadlines 

• Good communication skills in order to liaise with different areas of the business

• Must be an enthusiastic and dedicated designer, with a desire to exceed expectations 

What you’ll bring: 

An ideal candidate would have some experience working on a B2B publication. Demonstrable interest and/or experience in technology and digital infrastructure is not necessary, but would be beneficial. 

This role will be a mix of office work, at DCD’s headquarters in London, and remote working.  

Interested candidates should contact [email protected] with a short introductory cover letter, CV, and examples of work.  

Our Culture: 

Meritocracy, Career Development, and Authenticity 

At our core, we champion a meritocratic culture that values talent, effort, and results. We believe in providing every team member with the tools, opportunities, and sense of belonging that allows you to grow professionally and personally. By prioritising career development, we empower our people to take ownership of their paths, ensuring that hard work and ambition translate into meaningful progression.  

We continuously invest in our people, providing opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the business. With 30%+ of our vacancies filled internally this year, this shows that we prioritise internal growth and promotion. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a hardworking and dedicated team that actively contributes to our vision—and makes a real difference. 

In our latest engagement survey, 94% of our employees said they understand our vision and see how their work contributes to achieving it. Join us, and you’ll not only be part of a dynamic team but also have a direct impact on shaping our future. 

Our Vision: 

Disrupting B2B Media with Client-Centric Innovation that aligns marketing and sales teams 

At DCD, our vision is clear: to redefine B2B media by becoming a true extension of our clients’ teams, delivering real-time, attributable results that drive their success. We’re setting a new standard by aligning our innovative strategies with client goals, ensuring our work generates measurable impact. 

We are proud of our people’s dedication to this vision— 87% of our team expressed a deep commitment to our future in our latest engagement survey. Together, we are disrupting traditional approaches to B2B media by combining our unique media and industry insights with a partnership-first mindset. 

By joining DCD, you’ll contribute to this ambitious vision, working in an environment that values your input and empowers you to make a meaningful difference.  

What we offer: 

● Hybrid working scheme 

● 25 days holiday entitlement, long service leave, and birthday off 

● Paid sick leave, life assurance, and income protection 

● Access to a health cash-back plan, health and wellbeing service, and EAP

● Enhanced employer pension contribution and maternity leave options

● Early Friday finishes in summer 

● Fresh fruit and snacks in the office 

● Cycle to work scheme 

● Regular socials and celebrations

● Opportunity for worldwide travel 

Equal opportunity employer: 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from everyone. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.