We are looking for artists to produce clear, eye-catching images that support our stories. For stories without supporting photography we call on artists and designers to produce creative images to sit alongside the text. The subject matter is not always easy to illustrate so we’re looking for bright ideas and imagination. After reading a story we’ll expect you to create basic sketches to give us a rough idea of what you plan to produce. You’ll work with the editor to come up with a final design.

An interest in human rights and sensitivity to the subjects we’re writing about is essential. A portfolio or Instagram profile showing your previous work is desirable. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and reliable. We need you to have excellent time management to deliver work to deadline. These roles operate on an ad hoc basis but may require art to be produced for one story every fortnight (at a mutually convenient time to be arranged). This position is paid at approx. £13 per hour.

To apply, please produce a basic piece of art relating to any story on our site that isn't already accompanied by art. Email this as a jpg or PDF with your CV (including links to any relevant work) and a covering letter (max 250 words), both as PDFs, to hello@lacuna.org.uk with the subject "Artist application" by midnight on Friday 14th October 2022.

(These positions are open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Warwick only. You may apply for more than one role with Lacuna)

Lacuna: Graphic designers

We are looking for graphic designers to support us with making infographics, social media posts, logos and branding to promote our stories. Experience with design platforms such as Canva is useful but not essential. An interest in human rights and sensitivity to the subjects we’re writing about is essential. A portfolio or Instagram profile showing your previous work is desirable.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and reliable. We need you to have excellent time management to deliver work to deadline. You will be expected to come into the office for a weekly half-day on a Tuesday or Wednesday (or at a mutually convenient time to be arranged). This position is paid at approx. £13 per hour.

To apply, please produce an original promotional or informational graphic or design relating to any story on our site. Email this as a jpg or PDF with your CV (including links to any relevant work) and a covering letter (max 250 words), both as PDFs, to hello@lacuna.org.uk with the subject "Graphic design application" by midnight on Friday 14th October 2022.

(These positions are open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Warwick only. You may apply for more than one role with Lacuna)