Job Title: Creative Media Design Advisor (Edgewing)
Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: £43,000 + depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
You will be joining a team in it’s infancy, and a core part of the role will be setting up processes, establishing software packages which can be used, working with suppliers and setting up the team.
Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):
Graphic Design and Production:
* Create graphics/artwork for digital and print channels, including for events
* Desirable: Develop 3D modelling, infographics, motion graphics and other visual communications in support of marketing campaigns
* Design presentations and branded materials, gifts etc where required
* Maintain asset libraries and ensure appropriate licenses for all content
Working with and briefing external agencies for video content:
* Produce short-form video content that supports the Edgewing narrative
* Adapt content for multiple platforms and channels
* Source and edit photography and raw video, ensuring it aligns with brand personality and tone of voice
Brand Champion:
* Ensure all creative output meets Edgewing brand guidelines, personality and tone of voice
* Advise and manage external suppliers providing graphics or other multimedia to ensure a consistent application across all materials
* Contribute to the evolution of brand guidelines, assets and templates in response to usage and feedback
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and advise on brand application
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) or equivalent tools (e.g. Figma).
* Experience creating content for digital and print formats including large format print for events
* Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility and technical skill.
* Ability to work collaboratively from concept through to delivery.
* Ability to work with internal stakeholders, managing the briefing process and work with external suppliers
Desirable:
* Photography, videography and editing experience
* Experience of 3D modelling/skinning
* Knowledge of basic HTML/CSS for digital content development
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Edgewing Communications team
By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 6th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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