Digital Content Producer - Graphic Design

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Reference number

457875

Salary

£36,735 \- £43,020
HEO \- National: £36,735 \- £39,670; London: £39,850 \- £43,020 (pro rata for part\-time working).

This post also attracts a Communications allowance of £5280 per annum.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer### Contract type

Fixed term

Loan### Length of employment

24 months### Business area

DSIT \- Corporate Services \- Communications### Type of role

Communications / Marketing

Digital### Working pattern

Flexible working, Full\-time, Job share, Part\-time### Number of jobs available

1
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job
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Job summary

DSIT

At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science \& technology.

We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world\-class science, research and development.

We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.

We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.

Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

Our Inclusive Environment

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well\-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D\&I Strategy.

Find Out More

We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm

You can also follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/

Job description

The Role and Our Team

At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science \& technology. We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world\-class science, research, and development. We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back. We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity, and building an NHS fit for the future. Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

Our Inclusive Environment We offer flexible working benefits, employee well\-being support, and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the D\&I Strategy.

Person specification

Key Responsibilities

If you’re passionate about creating engaging content, and you want to work on high profile world\-changing issues, this is the job for you.

This role is a unique opportunity to form the visual identity of our department’s brand and influence the creative direction for campaigns that tell the stories of how science and technology have the power to impact millions of lives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and support the delivery of high\-quality, innovative design solutions across a variety of platforms, with a primary focus on creating content for our digital social media channels and also help the implementation of cross\-government campaigns.

So, what does the job entail?

As a Digital Content Producer, your expertise in graphic design and motion graphics will play a crucial role in shaping our digital communication through creative, effective visual design, that builds on the DSIT branding.

You will be working within the Digital Communications team within DSIT’s Communications Directorate. Key to success in this role will be an understanding of the science and technology audiences and producing graphic design that can be both target these sectors while at the same time offer wide appeal to the general public. You will be expected to design and manage clear, bold graphics and branding that is easy to understand, and is strongly associated with the department and sub departments.

If you are an experienced graphic designer with a passion for science, innovation, and creative problem\-solving, we want to hear from you!

We pride ourselves on having a great team culture and a focus on innovation, storytelling and making a difference in people’s lives. You will play an important role in the digital communications community across government and focus on graphic design best practice to maintain our status as a centre for excellence.

A few examples of our recent work:

Women in science – Dr Maria Leiloglou: Mixed media carousel: https://www.instagram.com/scitechgovuk/p/DUnqIG4Dbpo/?img\_ind

Impact of cyberflasing and Bumble Private Detector tool: https://www.instagram.com/scitechgovuk/reel/DTSyGlojaNs/

Quantum innovation animation: https://x.com/SciTechgovuk/status/2033831765500920248

Barnsley Tech Town graphic: https://x.com/SciTechgovuk/status/2018580323445924027

AI tutoring tools in schools animated graphic: https://x.com/SciTechgovuk/status/2016081354656501840?s\=20

Essential Criteria

• Experience: We are looking for talented graphic designer with some experience in motion graphics and animation who can bring creativity and versatility to our team. Our ideal candidate will have the skills or eager to learn leading graphic design and animation projects and collaborating with videographers to support their production with motion graphics elements.


• Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing a range of digital, motion graphics and multimedia projects, demonstrating examples of high impact, digital\-first creative solutions.


• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and other related applications.


• Brand Strategy: A keen understanding of brand strategy and how to translate complex ideas into visually compelling narratives.


• Attention to Detail: Exceptional eye for layout, typography, and design consistency.


• Project Management: Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and lead multiple projects in a fast\-paced environment.


• Leadership: Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.


• Creative Vision: A passion for design with the ability to think innovatively and deliver creative solutions to challenges.

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge in design applications outside of the Adobe Suite.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing


• Delivering at Pace


• Making Effective Decisions

Alongside your salary of £36,735, Department for Science, Innovation \& Technology contributes £10,642 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

• A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.


• Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28\.97%.


• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30\.


• An extensive range of learning \& professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.


• Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.


• A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40\-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.

The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK.

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