• Graphic Designer

Vacancy Reference Number

18638

Number of Vacancies

1

(B) OCU

Communication & Engagement

Location

Westminster

Building

NEW SCOTLAND YARD

Band

Band D

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

36 hours per week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Advert

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location : Westminster

We are looking to recruit an experienced and innovative Graphic Designer to join our highly skilled, award winning, dynamic team. You’ll have the confidence and skills to deliver high quality, creative graphic design services and solutions that have the right impact and convey information clearly and accurately. You will conceptualise and design high-impact publications and assets, such as brochures, animations, digital ads, infographics, posters, leaflets, exhibition stands and banners, in relation to major communications projects and campaigns that inform Londoners of our important police work. All these assets will adhere to the Met’s brand guidelines, which you will be tasked with guarding, maintaining and developing.

You will be adaptable and flexible, willing to deal with any challenges that come your way. You will have an inquiring mind and be able to interpret and build on initial briefs. You will use your expertise and ideas to deliver impactful communication and content.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Visual Concept Design and Development – Working closely with campaigns and marketing to lead on the production of design outputs aligned with a strategy. You will be responsible for the whole production process of publications; including receiving and interpreting creative briefs, developing creative concepts for marketing campaigns and other internal and external communication projects, sourcing/commissioning imagery, implementing designs from concept, typesetting, editing content, and managing the delivery processes.
• The Met’s Brand - Manage and maintain the brand toolkit and associated assets and templates including creation of new assets where required. Advise and implement Brand guidelines across assets. Ensuring the brand’s correct and consistent use.
• Stakeholder Management – End to end process for production of publications, including receiving and interpreting creative briefs, developing creative concepts for marketing campaigns and other internal and external communication projects, sourcing/commissioning imagery, implementing designs from concept, editing content, and managing the delivery processes.
• Design Expertise - Provide expertise and creative input from inception stage of design work through to its final production, where necessary co-ordinating with other sections to ensure initial concepts and ideas are explored and developed to the full, and are appropriate to the target audience.
• To visually simplify complex and highly detailed technical information for use in print or digital media.
• To manage multiple projects from brief through to final presentation and liaise with the Campaigns Lead to ensure deadlines are met and projects managed effectively enabling an efficient workflow.
• To carry out and assimilate the results of research and feedback into the needs and opinions of potential document users.
• To evaluate the need for specialist software/hardware.
• To keep abreast of design trends and technology developments and develop own skills to ensure the Met’s content remains relevant and engaging.
• To ensure all design content is accessible, legally compliant and supports the Disability Discrimination Act.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 24th of March 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1-2 weeks after the vacancy has closed.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1-2 weeks after hiring manager review.

www.metpolicecareers.co.uk

Essential For The Role

Essential

• Proven expertise in a creative role, designing for both print and digital media.
• Excellent knowledge of design, layout, visual theory, and print processes, including the use of styles and colour theory.
• Knowledge of communication and marketing strategy.
• Excellent knowledge of editing layout for different audiences in differing medias.
• Excellent knowledge of traditional and digital graphic types and formats and their uses.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of using Adobe’s Creative Cloud software, mainly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Experience of illustration including creating infographics and icons
• Experience of branding for multipurpose use, including across our physical estate and digital platforms.
• Good typography skills
• Knowledge of template making within MS365.
• Experience of image manipulation and optimization.
• Experience in developing communication materials for a culturally, internationally and/or ably diverse audiences.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work to strict deadlines.
• The ability to work on projects from conception to completion either independently, in a self-motivated manner, or as part of a team.

Desirable

• Video and audio editing experience.
• Knowledge of WCAG standards.
• Experience of XML, HTML, CSS, Javascript and other coding languages. A basic knowledge of programming languages would also be beneficial.
• Experience of both PC and Mac operating systems.
• A willingness to work as part of a busy team within a busy environment.

Required Languages

English

Additional Information

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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:

• We are emotionally aware at level 2

The following values will be tested against during sift:

• Compassion

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

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