Designer - EXTEND

BBC Group and Public Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 35-hour week

26 days annual leave

Defined pension

Job summary

BBC Studios Creative Services in London is seeking a talented Graphic Designer/Motion Designer. The role blends static and motion design across digital campaigns, with a focus on storytelling for global audiences.

Hybrid working arrangements apply, and the team collaborates across editorial, marketing, product and growth functions. Applicants should present a strong portfolio, proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for innovative, accessible design that aligns with BBC

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, Digital Designer or Motion Designer.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns and motion work.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong motion graphics and animation for digital channels.
• Experience creating assets for web, social, video, CRM and performance campaigns.
• Solid understanding of typography, branding, layout and storytelling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create standout graphic design across digital, social, video and CRM channels.
• Design high-impact creative to support audience growth, engagement and subscription goals.
• Translate briefs and editorial priorities into compelling visual storytelling and assets.
• Develop storyboards, animations and motion content to enhance user experiences and engagement.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, product, UX and growth teams to deliver creative solutions.
• Present and refine creative work through stakeholder feedback and contribute ideas.
• Adopt emerging technologies and AI tools to maintain high quality and BBC brand integrity.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion graphics

Visual storytelling

Digital asset creation

Design principles

Tools

Figma

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Creative Services

LOCATION: London Television Centre – Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £40,000 plus £5,441 London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact [e-mail].

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC.com’s growing creative team and help bring world-class journalism, storytelling and products to life through bold design and motion graphics. Working across subscription marketing, audience engagement and content promotion, you’ll create impactful creative assets that support growth, retention and discovery across global audiences, collaborating closely with marketing, editorial, product and creative colleagues.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to shape the future of BBC.com as it continues to expand its international subscription offering. You’ll work on high-profile campaigns, reach audiences around the world, and collaborate with talented creatives, marketers and editorial teams. With a strong focus on innovation, storytelling and emerging technologies, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills while helping deliver trusted content from one of the world’s most recognised media brands.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Create standout graphic design that bring BBC stories, products and campaigns to life across digital, social, video and CRM channels. Apply and motion graphics to bring digital assets to life to increase engagement
• Design high-impact creative that supports audience growth, engagement, retention and subscription objectives across BBC.com.
• Turn creative briefs, audience insights and editorial priorities into compelling visual storytelling and campaign assets.
• Develop storyboards, animations and motion content that enhance user experiences and maximise audience engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across editorial, marketing, product, UX and growth teams to deliver effective, audience-focused creative solutions.
• Present and refine creative work through stakeholder feedback, contributing ideas that strengthen campaigns and the wider brand experience.
• Embrace emerging technologies, AI tools and industry best practice to continuously innovate while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accessibility and BBC brand integrity.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, Digital Designer or Motion Designer, ideally within media, publishing, digital products or other content-led organisations.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns, motion graphics, animation and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong motion graphics and animation expertise, creating engaging content across digital, social and marketing channels.
• Experience developing creative assets for web, social media, video, CRM and performance marketing campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, including typography, branding, layout, visual hierarchy and audience-focused storytelling.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Working knowledge of Figma and collaborative design workflows.
• Experience working within established brand systems and design frameworks across multiple platforms.
• Experience developing storyboards and motion-led creative concepts.
• Experience using AI-powered creative tools to enhance efficiency and creative output.
• Experience using Premiere Pro and working with video production workflows.
• Knowledge of 3D animation software such as Cinema 4D.
• Passion for storytelling, innovation and creating work that reaches global audiences.

Please include a link to your portfolio as part of your application.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about BBC Studios

Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annualleave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy anextra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access,life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here .
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: [e-mail]

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