About the job

Job summary

To deliver creative design solutions and prepare finished artwork for a wide variety of materials including, printed publications, campaigns, branding, display/exhibition and digital channels.

The role demands a high degree of graphic design ability, to be able to think creatively, propose workable design solutions and execute high quality accurate artwork.

The post holder will need to have confidence in working to demanding timescales and managing more than one project at a time. Be able to work individually or part of a project driven team of graphic designers, typesetters, illustrators, motion designers, marketing and digital specialists.

The post holder will possess strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite applications and processes, specifically Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.

Job description

• Provide support to design managers and senior officials within Welsh Government Communications
• Integrate typographic, photographic, illustrative and graphic elements to design publications for print and digital channels.
• Conceptualise ideas and propose workable solutions.
• Work directly with clients to evaluate project requirements and make recommendations on what is achievable and deliverable.
• Understand and accurately apply the Welsh Government brand identity and associated brand marks.
• Provide advice to policy officials on Welsh Government branding.
• Provide advice to policy officials on Welsh Government accessibility guidance.
• Work as part of a project driven team.
• Undertake quality control - review proofs of own work and colleagues.
• Update management databases.
• Prioritise work.
• Ensure work is securely archived.
• Modify photographic images.
• Ensure work aligns with Welsh Government aims, objectives, priorities and sensitivities.
• Be aware of IT developments in software, particularly the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Be aware of developments in the wider design community.

Person specification

This advertisement confirms the overall criteria being assessed throughout this recruitment exercise. For further details on the criteria and evidence required at the application stage, you will need to press apply and review the application form.

When presenting your evidence, you may find it useful to consider the expectations of the grade as set out in the Grade Description as well as the main responsibilities that are essential for the role.

A CV and Portfolio will be required as part of your application. Upon submitting your application, please email a pdf or digital link to your portfolio to Steve.Moss@gov.wales clearly labelled with your candidate reference number to ensure it can be matched with your application. If you have any queries regarding this please use the contact details on the advert.

In the event of receiving a high number of applications, the panel will complete an initial sift on the submitted CV only. A full sift will then follow.

A presentation on the Experience and Technical criteria will be required at Stage 2 (interview). More information will be provided in the invitations to that stage.

Benefits

• All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:

  • Civil Service Pension Scheme
  • 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time)
  • training and development opportunities
  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Smart Working flexible working arrangement
  • Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)

  If you are an active Civil Service Pension member you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:	2 stage process
Stage 1	Application Form
Stage 2	Interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.