Creative Designer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a graphic communications specialist to create engaging and effective content that simplifies road safety information. This role involves graphic design, illustration, and collaborating with teams to enhance public understanding of government services. The ideal candidate will have a strong design background, experience in creating user-centered content, and a passion for public service.

Qualifications

• Proven graphic design skills with a user-centric approach.
• Ability to create engaging content that is clear and effective.
• Experience in managing design resources and studio operations.

Responsibilities

• Create user-led corporate content, including graphic design and animation.
• Source photography and specialist illustrations.
• Maintain professional network and advise on design and graphic communication.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Animation

User-centered design

Photography sourcing

Job description

Are you a creative force with a passion for making complex information simple, memorable, and impactful?

Do you want your work to contribute directly to public safety and help millions of people understand and engage with government services?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a talented and purpose-driven individual to join us as a graphic communications specialist at DVSA. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of how we visually communicate vital road safety information and government services. The communication platforms include GOV.UK, partner websites, social media, press channels, and commercial materials.

You’ll be responsible for the professionalism, clarity and effectiveness of all graphical content—whether it’s an infographic, an animated explainer, a social media illustration, or a video. You’ll combine your design expertise with user insight and data to create assets that are beautiful, easy to understand, easy to act on, and fully aligned with government design standards.

As a champion of the DVSA’s corporate identity and visual voice, you’ll help protect and develop our reputation, making sure all visual communications reflect our mission and values. You’ll support the Content Design Lead as a trusted expert on how graphical communication can meet the needs of real users—making government information simpler, clearer and faster to use.

This is more than just a design role. It’s an opportunity to shape the way millions of people understand road safety, keep themselves and others safe, and comply with national standards. You’ll work at the intersection of creativity and public service—bringing to life graphics that truly make a difference.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• designing user-led and effective corporate content for DVSA, including graphic design, illustration and animation
• sourcing photography and specialist illustration
• applying corporate identities
• developing modern and engaging content that is simple, clear and fast for defined users
• using established procedures or contributing to the development of new ones as part of the user-centred design profession
• maintaining a professional network with colleagues
• acting as advisor and subject expert on illustration, design and graphic communications
• managing design studio resources and responsibilities effectively, maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of resources in line with the Civil Service values
• working with colleagues to meet internal and external customer needs and communicate these requirements throughout the business

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the role profile.