Office for National Statistics - Junior Graphic Designer (Motion Graphics)

Graphic Designer is needed in United Kingdom.

Client: Office for National Statistics

Location: Titchfield, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Location: ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations in Newport or Titchfield (Fareham) working between office and remote throughout the week. There is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement.

Are you a designer with a talent for bringing graphics to life and communicating messages with motion? Interested in doing that on creative that reaches thousands of people every week? If so, this is an exciting opportunity within a creative design and video communications team at the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in producing motion graphics for ONS products and services, providing creative support to the Social Media & Marketing team and Video team. You will collaborate with an established team of designers and videographers to create impactful designs for various channels.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Communicating Information (Working): Listen to the needs of design and business stakeholders, interpret information, and manage differing perspectives.
• Tools and Software (Practitioner): Proficient in software such as Illustrator, After Effects, and Premier, selecting appropriate technologies and outputs.
• Community Collaboration (Working): Contribute to and empower team work, creating the right environment for collaboration.
• User Focus (Working): Identify and engage with users or stakeholders to address user needs and outcomes based on evidence.

Qualifications

A Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design or an equivalent qualification, or professional experience in a relevant field.

Behaviours Assessed During Selection

• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical Skills

The technical skills will be assessed at sift and interview. You will need to present a portfolio of work (no more than three projects) demonstrating your ability to deliver impactful work that meets a creative brief.

Benefits

Alongside a salary of £27,252, ONS contributes £7,894 towards membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, alongside other key benefits such as Protected Learning Time and a supportive Community of Practice.

ONS is committed to supporting well-being through flexible working options that promote a healthy work-life balance.

Inclusion & Accessibility

ONS is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and welcomes applicants needing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Support

Applicants are required to submit a CV including a portfolio URL, a personal statement, and past job history relevant to the role.

Selection Process Details

This vacancy uses Success Profiles to assess Behaviours, Experience, and Technical skills through a two-stage process: Application & Sift and Interview.

Security Clearance

Successful candidates will be subject to National Security Vetting at “SC Cleared” level and must have lived in the UK for the past three consecutive years immediately prior to applying.