Belfast, GBR, BT2 8HQ
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time Attachment, Full-time until 30 March 2027
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, Nations Design Team
LOCATION: This is an office based role based in Belfast, which will be shift work based and can include working weekends.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £35,367 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The designer will develop and deliver content, ensuring that it achieves the highest creative and editorial standards with adherence to BBC guidelines. Your expertise will be used across all platforms, and you will also be tasked to mentor more junior staff as required.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* To have an in depth knowledge of the editorial agenda and contribute editorial and creative design solutions across BBC NI Graphics both in a News and Programme environment.
* Undertake a range of graphic designer duties.
* To produce distinctive content on a variety of platforms.
* Be accountable for the quality of your work and ensure it meets intended purposes.
* Be accountable for the usability and accessibility of design deliveries for the broadest possible cross-section of the audience.
* To ensure content reflects our diverse audiences.
* Accountable for the delivery of content, acting within BBC Editorial, Legal and health and safety guidelines.
* To work effectively with other departments ensuring you maintain excellent relationships.
* To keep up to date with emerging industry trends.
* Able to manage difficult stakeholders and deliver in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
* Have an attitude that will create a positive working environment for colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* You understand the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
* You have a passion for and a great understanding of the area in which the role operates.
* You are an experienced user of Adobe Creative Suite.
* You have good knowledge of local news and current affairs.
* You have a portfolio of evidence of excellent design work demonstrating creative flair.
* The ability to deliver different approaches and design styles.
* Able to talk through your design decisions with a diverse range of people; evidence of successfully collaborating and sharing your ideas.
Able to talk through your design decisions with a diverse range of people; evidence of successfully collaborating and sharing your ideas.
Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
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