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SalaryPassionate about transforming complex technical content into attention grabbing accessible design? This role is your opportunity to create engaging designs and solutions for a wide variety of projects, for a unique organisation that provides cutting edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.
NPL is tasked with developing and maintaining the UK’s national primary measurement standards: time, distance, mass, temperature and many more. Our focus is real world impact – we apply advanced science and engineering to boost the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.
Our work is crucial to accelerating research, development and testing for new products and processes – from antibiotics and cancer treatments to un-hackable quantum communications and superfast 5G. It’s an exciting time to join as we are opening new facilities, diversifying our projects and reaching out to new audiences with our marketing and communications.
You’ll get to work on a variety of assets and design projects, from conception to completion. Generating fresh and innovative ideas that effectively portray NPL and its values.
You’ll use your creativity and attention to detail to design assets that uphold NPL's visual identity, ensuring our brand is applied consistently. You will be confident in providing guidance to others where needed.
Using your excellent communication skills, you’ll work with the Marketing and Communications team and stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure any assets created meet the brief and specifications provided. You’ll ensure projects are delivered within the timescales and are aligned with the business goals. Working closely with printers and external suppliers on projects to ensure a smooth process and delivery.
You’ll have an up to date understanding of accessibility requirements for design, and continually develop your knowledge in design software and techniques to create forward thinking designs and assets.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent
Previous experience of working as a Graphic Designer, either in-house or agency
Experience with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) is an essential
Confident using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Animation and video editing skills using Adobe Premier Pro and After Effects
Familiarity with design techniques and presenting creative concepts
Understanding of brand guidelines and how to implement them
Good teamwork and communication skills
Meticulous attention to visual details
Time management and multitasking abilities
Creative skills and problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility as project priorities change
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits . Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
