Creative Artworker - Hybrid Working

Job Description

No two days are ever the same for our multi-award-winning Corporate Communications team, and as our organisation works determinedly towards its’ vision to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, communications has never had a more essential role.

This is an opportunity to work as a Creative Artworker within a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment, in an organisation which values its people and gives them the autonomy to be creative and try something new - where enthusiasm, expertise and your own unique experience really can make a difference.

The Role

You’ll put your creative design skills to work and collaborate on innovative campaigns with police officers and our friendly, supportive and highly motivated communications team - dedicated to helping keep people safe, combatting crime and building the trust and confidence of both the public and our 6000+ workforce.

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for a creative artworker who is passionate about delivering high quality visual communication materials that will engage both our staff and the public in the demanding and positive work of Avon and Somerset Police. You'll be working alongside our graphic designer, delivering internal and external visual communication materials, including campaign work for high profile issues that build knowledge, trust and confidence in local communities.

Key Responsibilities

The day-to-day role of the creative artworker will involve assisting in a variety of ways including (but not limited to):

• Developing corporate branded artwork.
• Working to design briefs that will require photo editing, image/icon/infographic creation and preparing artwork for print or digital platforms.
• Proofing artwork - ensuring the work is in line with brand guidelines and checking for quality and consistency throughout.
• Liaising with external print/production suppliers.
• Problem solving with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• A relevant qualification or equivalent level of creative experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office software (specifically Word and PowerPoint), with technical ability to edit and adapt artwork in various formats for print and digital platforms.
• Keen eye for design detail and excellent layout skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Can take a formulated design concept and following a design brief, mark-up and brand guidelines, execute through to final project delivery.
• Multi-tasker with ability to manage and prioritise workload, under pressure.
  
  

Portfolio:In addition to your completed application form (click 'Apply' below) this role requires you to also provide a web link to your online portfolio, that demonstrates your design skills and abilities in relation to brand identity, layout, conceptual ideas, attention to detail, accessibility, communication skills and problem solving.

If you don't have an online portfolio, you can submit a minimum of five examples of your design work, collated in one PDF document.

Please email your online portfolio link or PDF to [email protected] after please complete our online application form (click 'Apply' below)

Benefits

Working within an award-winning team in a ‘blended’ format - both from home and at our bustling Police and Fire Headquarters (HQ) in Portishead, we offer a range of benefits, networking with staff support groups, a competitive salary/pension and flexible hours. We even have an on-site gym and stunning woodland walks at HQ.

Additional Information

Applications successful shortlisting will be invited to attend interview and assessment, week commencing 18th November 2024.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

Every individual that works for us, is in some way supporting and serving the community we represent, we simply could not do the jobs we do without them.

The application window may close early if we feel we have enough successful applications submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We look forward to receiving your application.

Could you be the difference we are looking for? Click the apply button below.