Specific Minimum Qualifications and Expertise
- Educated to HND level, or equivalent.
- Experience using MAC OSX and Windows OS.
- Professional working knowledge of design software such as InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- A good portfolio of work demonstrating all aspects of print & digital design.
- Flair for working creatively within corporate identity guidelines.
- A working knowledge of email marketing campaigns.
- Creating print ready files and an understanding of the print process.
- Proof-reading and checking to produce accurate and high-quality work.
- Clearly communicates relevant information verbally and in writing to colleagues and stakeholders, in a timely and constructive manner.
- Has a positive attitude when faced with barriers and find workable solutions.
- Good organisational skills, with experience of working on multiple projects.
- Excellent time management, with experience of working to tight deadlines.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Keeps professional knowledge relevant to the role up-to-date.
Purpose
The role will involve working closely with the in-house Internal and Digital Communications team to develop creative work. You will work with a more senior member of the team and take ideas from initial concept through to final artwork. The role involves:
- Designing and creating visually striking and distinct materials for Ofgem.
- Ensuring that all designed and printed materials conform to the Ofgem style guide.
- Ensuring that all printed materials and graphic designs meet current accessibility guidelines.
Key Outputs and Deliverables
- To design and prepare a wide range of print and online digital materials, working on specific campaign projects, as well as maintaining a consistent brand identity for the business.
- Produce inspiring internal communications, such as the staff magazine, newsletters, poster campaign materials and email banners.
- Produce designs compliant with corporate styles and to ensure that Ofgem’s brand identity is applied consistently and coherently across all designs.
- Follow design briefs, from concept to finished product.
- Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all stakeholders over the production of material, within the agreed deadlines, specifications and restrictions for each individual job.
- Image research for projects, as required.
- Archive recording and storage of design work and images used.
Key Stakeholder Relationships
- Liaise with the senior designer, the wider Comms team, and provide design support to all internal teams within Ofgem.
- Liaise with external suppliers including printers, display material suppliers and paper manufacturers.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in artwork files.
- Source new imagery.
- Responsible to the Graphic Designer.
- No line management responsibility.
