Contact Gillian Wilkinson | 028 2563 1555 | Gillianw@riadaresourcing.com
Graphic Designer - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council - Ballymena
Are you an experienced graphic designer that would like to enter the public sector? Express your interest by applying now!
Your role will focus on developing and delivering a creative and comprehensive graphic design service and ensuring internal and external communications and materials are consistently produced to the highest standard in line with our Communications and Marketing strategy and branding guidelines.
About the role:
* £18.26 per hour
* Monday to Friday
* 37 hours a week
* Temporary role (9 months)
* Please note closing date for this vacancy is 4pm on 28th July 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you will be doing in this role:
* Co-ordinate end-to-end design, print and production processes, working with internal teams, external graphic designers and suppliers as required.
* Work in conjunction with the Senior Communications Officer and broader department to ensure consistency in branding and design and put in place systems and processes to ensure that Council is supported in maintaining standards, advising all stakeholders as to appropriate brand usage and graphic design.
* Responsible for the design of a full range of material, including publications, leaflets, advertising, infographics, reports and exhibitions as well as digital design including web
and email marketing.
* Responsible for the delivery of projects using specific graphic design software packages.
* Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines on publications, including corporate identity.
* Interpret and meet organisational needs and requirements for the provision of cost-effective and quality design solutions for Council, co-ordinating all graphic design projects across Council in conjunction with other Departmental officers.
* Prepare detailed specifications for suppliers and liaise with these suppliers on all aspects of the design and production process, managing graphic design contracts on behalf of Council where required.
* Manage allocated resources in the most efficient and effective manner to ensure a high quality of published material
What you will need for this role:
* Applicants must possess a third level qualification in graphic design or an equivalent qualification. For example: Fine Arts, Illustration.
* 2 years’ experience in the field of graphic design.
* 2 years' experience of successfully delivering projects using Adobe Creative Suites, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
* Alternatively, if you do not have a 3rd level qualification you should demonstrate 4 years’ experience in each of these areas.
* A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email Gillianw@riadaresourcing.com or call Gillian on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.