Senior Graphic Designer

Permanent, Part Time 22.2 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working with some attendance at City Hall and sites across Bristol.

Are you an experienced designer who can turn complex information into clear, engaging and accessible communications?

As a Senior Graphic Designer in Bristol Design, our in house creative team, you will lead the visual design of high profile projects that help improve access to council services and make a positive difference for people across Bristol. Working with colleagues across areas including regeneration, sustainable travel, culture and public health, you will shape creative solutions that deliver real impact.

You will manage a varied portfolio of projects, from campaigns and brand identities to exhibitions, events, digital products and printed materials. Using strategic thinking and an insight led design process, you will assess briefs, identify what audiences need and develop solutions that are creative, accessible and effective.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial professional experience delivering complex, multi channel design projects from concept through to delivery.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment and builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Applies strategic thinking to design and can confidently advise on the best approach to meet user and service needs.
• Has experience developing and maintaining visual identities across multiple products within a wider brand framework.
• Is comfortable managing changing priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
• Can clearly present and explain design decisions to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Has a diverse portfolio covering both physical and digital design, including campaigns, exhibitions, identities and digital channels.
• Is committed to accessibility, inclusion and continuous professional development.
  
  

If you are passionate about using design to solve problems, improve services and create better experiences for diverse audiences, we would love to hear from you.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. Please also include up to three examples of work that best showcase your skills and experience. These should be provided as URL links within your supporting statement (within the Further Information section of the application). Ideally, include a range of brands, audiences and products, with a short title and description for each example, demonstrating the breadth of your design experience.

On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact jack.smith@bristol.gov.uk 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.