Graphic Designer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the West Midlands is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create high-quality graphics for various communication channels. The role includes collaborating with teams to present information clearly and supporting branding initiatives. Applicants should have expertise in visual communication, with the ability to explain complex information effectively. Immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating high-quality visuals for various communications.
• Experience in supporting branding efforts across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics and visuals for both external and internal communications.
• Support branding and collaborate with teams across the council.

Skills

Design expertise

Ability to explain complex information visually

Collaboration with teams

Maintaining branding guidelines

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to create high quality, creative graphics that help tell a new story about Sandwell across all our communications channels.

It’s an exciting time to join Sandwell Council. We have set our ambition to become an outstanding council, and the Communications team is a key strategic service that will help lead the change required to make this ambition a reality.

You’ll be creating graphics and visuals to be used across our external and internal channels, including producing our newspaper – the Sandwell Herald – and our e-newsletters and social media channels.

We are looking for a talented individual who can use their design expertise to help explain complicated or sensitive information to a range of different audiences in a visual way. Working with colleagues across the Communications team, you’ll help bring our campaigns to life.

You’ll work with our Internal Communications, Employee Engagement and Brand Manager to maintain and update our branding guidelines, and support other colleagues across the council to work within them.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include creating graphics and visuals for external and internal communications, supporting branding, and collaborating with teams to present information clearly and creatively across multiple channels.

Qualifications and Skills

Design expertise to explain complicated or sensitive information visually; ability to work with colleagues across the Communications team; ability to maintain and apply branding guidelines.

How to Apply / Additional Information

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via email to [e-mail]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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