Designer, BBC News Design

BBC Group and Public Services; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC is seeking a Digital Designer to join their fast-paced News Design team in London. In this creative role, you will enhance global news content through impactful visual storytelling, collaborating closely with various teams to deliver innovative digital designs. Join one of the world's most trusted news platforms where your work will not only be recognized but will also influence how news is presented on various media channels.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus 5 optional

Pension scheme

Discounts on health and wellness services

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Figma is essential.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong interest in exploring new design tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy digital designs for news across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with motion designers, editors, and journalists.
• Regularly check in with the Creative Director for concept development.

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

AI applications in design

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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LOCATION: Office Base is London Broadcasting House

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £32,500 - £42,000 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.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Digital Designer to join our dynamic and fast-paced News Design team. This role places you at the creative forefront of global news events for both broadcast and digital platforms, in a rapidly changing world. It offers a unique opportunity to use your talent and skills to enhance and augment global news content through high-impact visual storytelling.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Our team is a core creative hub of news. Our working environment is highly creative and collaborative. Being part of our team will enable you to develop new skills and grow personally and professionally. Your work will influence how news is presented and received across one of the most globally recognized and trusted news platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT

• Creative thinker: Be a creative thinker and a great designer who can work within a framework but isn’t afraid to take risks.
• Driven: Pursue and explore creative concepts autonomously and collaboratively.
• Adaptable: Create concepts that work across multiple formats from broadcast to social media.
• Collaborative: Work with motion designers, editors, and journalists to create and deploy digital designs.
• Accountable: Regularly check in with the Creative Director to develop and deliver concepts primarily for digital platforms, also for broadcast.
• Deadlines: Work effectively under tight deadlines without compromising quality.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Excellent knowledge of Figma
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong interest in exploring new and emerging design tools
• Good understanding of AI applications within design methodologies

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Experience with Adobe After Effects and Premiere
• Experience with digital animation tools like Lottie and Rive
• Experience with Canva
• Experience with Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the role, including principal responsibilities and required skills, knowledge, and experience. It is not a comprehensive account of all duties involved.

The BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including references, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and social media checks, where applicable. Any offer is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking alternative employment within the organization, giving priority consideration to those at risk of redundancy.

This is your BBC

At the BBC, you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to world-renowned content, aligned with the BBC’s mission to inform, educate, and entertain.

Life at BBC

Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible 35-hour workweek, 25 days annual leave (plus 5 days optional), pension scheme, and discounts on health and wellness services. We support career development and flexible working arrangements. Our organization values diversity and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging for all employees.

You belong

We value every individual's contribution and aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect our audiences.

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. For adjustments or access requirements, contact us at [e-mail].

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UK, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, UK, W12 7FA.