Job Description

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Brief Description

We are looking for a Graphic Designer for a Permanent Position (full time) based in Milton Keynes. Manage and lead on the design and delivery of corporate graphics activity through the effective use of Adobe Creative Suite and other industry standard design software, to develop imagery that is designed and aligned to Network Rail\'s communications strategy.

About the role (External)

Are you a creative graphic designer looking for an exciting opportunity? Join our team and help shape the visual style and strategy of graphic design across Network Rail. Here\'s what you\'ll be doing:

Visual strategy shaper: Collaborate with our Communications function leadership team to influence the visual style and strategy of graphic design throughout Network Rail.

Design for all formats: Take charge of all aspects of graphic design, preparing files for various distribution channels including the web, social media, digital signage, mobile, and print.

Creative: Use your creativity to produce stunning graphic designs of outstanding quality, all while meeting agreed-upon deadlines.

Structured manager: Manage all graphic design activities in an organised and transparent manner. You\'ll work closely with business managers across Network Rail and the Communications teams to ensure graphics are delivered on time and within budget.

Guidelines expert: Familiarise yourself with our policies and guidelines, ensuring a consistent tone, style, accessibility, and design across all of Network Rail\'s graphic design productions.

Supplier Whisperer: Oversee external suppliers involved in graphic design projects. You\'ll help select the right partners, establish effective working relationships, and handle day-to-day communications. If issues arise, you\'ll tackle them head-on, from changes in scope to invoicing and quality control.

Process Improvement Advocate: Contribute to the enhancement of graphic design production management processes, procedures, and operational rules. Our goal is to deliver exceptional graphic designs and build a highly respected Digital Content team.

Industry Benchmarking Enthusiast: Continuously compare our work and processes with industry benchmarks in the design world. We\'re committed to staying at the forefront of graphic design excellence.

Join us and let your creativity shine as you play a vital role in crafting the visual identity of Network Rail. Your designs will be the cornerstone of our professional and highly regarded Digital Content team!

What essential skills and experiences are required?

Are you an experienced graphic designer looking for your next challenge? Join our team and be a part of something exciting. Here\'s what we\'re looking for:

Proven experience: We need someone who has already worked in a similar role and can show us what they\'ve achieved.

Great designer: You should be a graphic design expert with extensive experience using design software, especially Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Expert: We\'re looking for someone with deep knowledge of professional graphic design practices and processes. You should know how to create designs for various channels and mediums.

Traditional artist: Your traditional art skills should be excellent.

Composition master: You should have a knack for creating great compositions.

Typography: Your typographic and composition skills should be top-notch.

Communication pro: Great communication and presentation skills are a must.

Tech-savvy: You should also have excellent IT skills.

If you\'ve got these skills and the experience to match, we\'d love to have you on our team. Join us and be a key player in our creative journey!

For a full list of the key accountabilities and the essential/desirable criteria, please click apply and you will be redirected to the Network Rail external website where you will find the dedicated job description for this post.

How to apply (External)

Duration: Permanent, full-time opportunity

Location: The Quadrant: Milton Keynes. For roles based in the Quadrant: MK, you must live within 90 minutes of The Quadrant.

Closing date: 28th September 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. (Network Rail reserves the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date, dependent on the number of applications received).

Application process: Please submit your CV with a copy of your portfolio or if you have an online portfolio, please include the link on your CV.

Interviews: will be held W/c 9th October 2023 (The date is dependent on business requirements)

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What does our recruitment process look like? * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

• If your experience and portfolio matches what we\'re looking for, you\'ll be invited to a face-to-face interview.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

We\'re an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support (Irecsupport@networkrail.co.uk). You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.

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