Digital Designer, Storytelling & Formats

BBC Group and Public Services; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Digital Designer specializing in storytelling and formats. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to create visually stunning animations and illustrations for digital platforms. Your creativity will shine as you contribute to innovative motion graphics that enhance storytelling. If you have a strong portfolio and a passion for digital design, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment committed to diversity and equality. Join us and help shape the future of visual storytelling!

Qualifications

• Experience in illustration, animation, or digital storytelling.
• Strong portfolio showcasing illustration and animation projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create visually stunning animations and illustrations.
• Design animations that add depth and emotion to storytelling projects.

Skills

Illustration

Animation

Digital Storytelling

Communication Skills

Creativity

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Procreate

Job description

Digital Designer, Storytelling & Formats

Location: London, GB, W1A 1AA

Contract type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Reference: 13656

Band: C

Salary: £32,250 - £42,500 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

THE ROLE

The News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. As a Designer - Storytelling & formats, you will work closely with the Creative Director and the team, designing engaging storytelling and new formats for our website and app.

Main Responsibilities

Storytelling product design:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually stunning animations and illustrations.
• Design and execute compelling animations and illustrations that communicate narrative ideas effectively.
• Contribute to the brand’s visual language with innovative motion graphics and illustrated assets.
• Ensure visual coherence across platforms.

Illustration and Asset Creation:
• Develop custom illustrations and assets for animations and visual content.
• Maintain a high level of creativity and originality in alignment with brand guidelines.

Motion Graphics and Animation:
• Design animations that add depth and emotion to storytelling projects.
• Ensure all animations are optimised for digital platforms.

Collaboration:
• Work with editorial, engineering, product, and other designers to understand project goals.

Research and Innovation:
• Stay up-to-date with trends in illustration, animation, and visual storytelling.

Are you the right person?

• Experience in illustration, animation, or digital storytelling.
• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Procreate.
• Strong portfolio showcasing illustration and animation projects.
• Understanding of composition, colour theory, and storytelling principles.
• Experience working collaboratively in creative teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Receptive to feedback.
• Familiarity with accessibility principles in visual design is a plus.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity.

DISCLAIMER

This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the job, including the skills, knowledge, and experience required.