Digital Designer

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Digital Designer in Aberdeen. In this role, you will create engaging digital content, safeguard the brand, and work collaboratively to convey complex strategies visually. You'll need a relevant qualification and experience in digital design, strong communication skills, and an ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders. The company offers competitive salary and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in digital design and following brand guidelines.
• Ability to translate complex information into engaging visuals.
• Collaborative skills across professional lines to implement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create digital design materials for brand safeguarding.
• Translate business strategy into engaging digital content.
• Facilitate timely digital design delivery and contribute new ideas.

Skills

Digital design

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Analytical capabilities

Education

Relevant qualification in multimedia or graphic design

Job description

Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £27,500 - £41,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Join SSEN Transmission as a Digital Designer, where you will shape how we communicate our strategy and projects through clear, engaging digital content. As a guardian of our brand, you will translate complex information into compelling visuals, strengthen our in‑house design capability, and work closely with teams across the business to support our journey towards a net zero future.

You will

• Provide the digital design of materials for SSEN Transmission and safeguarding of creative for our overall brand.
• Work with SSEN Transmission RIIO‑T3 project team to translate our business strategy into engaging digital content for our customers and stakeholders.
• Facilitate a timely delivery of digital design, reacting to internal and external demands as required, as well as bringing fresh design ideas to the team.
• Develop innovative ways to engage internal and external stakeholders through specific design tasks and deliverables, maximising in‑house design capability.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal English language skills. Willingness to travel to other design locations, if required to meet project requirements.

You have

• Relevant qualification in related subject e.g. multimedia, graphic design, or digital communications, or a practical knowledge of the digital design process.
• Ability to follow strict brand guidelines and act as the brand guardian for all design work with excellent analytical capabilities. Understand, interpret and explain technical or complex information in a visual way, translating complex data into graphical assets for the business to improve stakeholder understanding.
• Experience of collaborating across professional lines to implement technologies and processes to achieve results, along with project management experience.
• Experience of strategic planning, messaging strategy, corporate communications, content development, writing, web and social media. Excellent knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media and social media, strong attention to detail and good grammar.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and project teams, build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels. Experience of building and maintaining customer and supplier relationships and debating technical issues with both customer and suppliers.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and build a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 351671 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Design, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing