Graphic Desginer Edinburgh, Scotland
Scottish Government
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland
33120 - 37936 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Overview:
The Digital Publishing Team
Currently our focus is building and managing the platform used to publish on the Scottish Government’s core websites – including mygov.scot and gov.scot. We’re also working closely with teams in building digital products for end users, listening to their feedback, understanding their problems and working to design successful solutions.
Looking back on a successful first year in this role we believe you can be proud of making a substantial contribution to our design library, including components which you have been seen through all discovery and delivery phases. The knowledge shared and time taken with stakeholders means they have a deeper understanding of user centred design and how they can work with you and others in creating great digital services.
Responsibilities:
Reporting into our Lead Graphic Designer, you will be working especially closely with User Researchers, Business Analysts, Front End Developers and Interaction Designers across the full digital product journey including research, design, development and live.
Specific duties will include:
Competencies
Communications and Engagement
If invited to any interview or assessment the panel will be looking for evidence of how you meet the above competencies. More details on these are available in the Person Specification.
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:
We’d love you to apply if you meet the following essential criteria. If you’d like to chat before applying please contact [email protected].
Essential Criteria
1. Experience of using industry-standard creative and presentation software, social-media platforms, animation software.
2. Experience of designing user interfaces for digital channels across a range of devices.
3. Demonstrable knowledge of print management and processes.
4. Proven experience of designing digital and print layouts.
What we can offer you
A rewarding role where you grow professionally, have a positive impact (potentially on millions) while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Remote Working
We operate a flexible location policy, with a contractual named base in Scotland of either Victoria Quay (Edinburgh) or Atlantic Quay (Glasgow).
Staff are assigned to the base office, however there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.
Benefits
We provide an attractive package with extensive benefits including: -
We operate a flexible location policy, with a named base in Scotland. Staff are assigned to the base office, however there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.
Hear from colleagues discussing Digital Careers at Scottish Government.
Click here to learn more about the full range of benefits you could enjoy.
*** Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement
This post attracts a £5000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments and are subject to regular review.
The Closing Date for applications is the 12th March.
To apply please submit the following using our online application process: -
We are unable to progress applications which fail to provide clear evidence of meeting the essential criteria in their CV and Personal Statement.
DDaT Recruitment Candidate Guide
Diversity and Inclusion
Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via [email protected]
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
Join us in working to improve the lives of the people of Scotland
Our mission is to create a more successful country; increase wellbeing and provide opportunities to all people living in Scotland; create sustainable and inclusive growth while reducing inequalities and giving equal importance to economic, environment and social progress.
As a valued member of the Digital Directorate, the services you and your team deliver could be used by and benefit everyone across Scotland!
The Digital Publishing Team
Our mission is to ensure information published online about public services is always available, user centred, accessible to all, accurate and up-to-date, and published at the right time.
We’re a true multi-disciplinary team embracing a User Centred approach to design. We take huge pride that our work is used across a growing range of services. For example, by, collaborating with Social Security Scotland we’ve integrated and developed digital services which enable people to check their eligibility for key benefits.
Currently our focus is building and managing the platform used to publish on the Scottish Government’s core websites – including mygov.scot and gov.scot. We’re also working closely with teams in building digital products for end users, listening to their feedback, understanding their problems and working to design successful solutions.
Looking back on a successful first year in this role we believe you can be proud of making a substantial contribution to our design library, including components which you have been seen through all discovery and delivery phases. The knowledge shared and time taken with stakeholders means they have a deeper understanding of user centred design and how they can work with you and others in creating great digital services.
Responsibilities:
How will I spend my time?
Reporting into our Lead Graphic Designer, you will be working especially closely with User Researchers, Business Analysts, Front End Developers and Interaction Designers across the full digital product journey including research, design, development and live.
Specific duties will include:
Working with user researchers to understand and champion the needs of users and promote accessible and inclusive design- Collaborating with service owners and other User Centred Design (UCD) professionals using a variety of static and dynamic methods to prototype and validate design ideas
- Designing user interfaces (UI) for digital channels and products across a range of devices
- Creating typography, layouts, interactive elements, and proposed design solutions for end to end service experiences and graphic campaigns across multiple channels
- Understanding design constraints, communicating these effectively and delivering projects within them
- Ensuring standards are being met, particularly for accessible and inclusive design
- Participating in and/or support programme and project assurance activities
- Other duties as required by SG to support wider corporate activities
Competencies
Communications and Engagement
Analysis and Use of Evidence
Improving Performance
People Management
If invited to any interview or assessment the panel will be looking for evidence of how you meet the above competencies. More details on these are available in the Person Specification.
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:
No formal qualifications are required for this role.
We’d love you to apply if you meet the following essential criteria. If you’d like to chat before applying please contact [email protected].
Essential Criteria
1. Experience of using industry-standard creative and presentation software, social-media platforms, animation software.
2. Experience of designing user interfaces for digital channels across a range of devices.
3. Demonstrable knowledge of print management and processes.
4. Proven experience of designing digital and print layouts.
What we can offer you
A rewarding role where you grow professionally, have a positive impact (potentially on millions) while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Remote Working
We operate a flexible location policy, with a contractual named base in Scotland of either Victoria Quay (Edinburgh) or Atlantic Quay (Glasgow).
Currently the team is working on a remote basis typically spending 1 day a month at either of the above base locations. If preferred you can of course spend more time working at the base office (or an alternative Scottish Government office subject to availability). Commuting costs to the named base office are not reimbursed.
Staff are assigned to the base office, however there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.
Benefits
We provide an attractive package with extensive benefits including: -
Salary between £33,120 and £37,936.- £5000 Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement after a 3-month qualifying period ***
- Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions ranging from 26.6% to 30.3%.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours and flexi time, with potential to accrue up to 4 days off a month.
- 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing in line with service) plus 11.5 days Public & Privilege holidays.
- Access to a wide range of courses offered by the Scottish Digital Academy, plus opportunities to gain professional memberships and academic qualifications.
- Automatic Membership of the Scottish Government DDaT profession and professional development system.
We operate a flexible location policy, with a named base in Scotland. Staff are assigned to the base office, however there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.
Hear from colleagues discussing Digital Careers at Scottish Government.
Click here to learn more about the full range of benefits you could enjoy.
*** Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement
This post attracts a £5000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments and are subject to regular review.
How To Apply.
The Closing Date for applications is the 12th March.
To apply please submit the following using our online application process: -
A CV (no longer than two A4 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, with particular reference to the essential criteria- A Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words) explaining why you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience suitable for this role, with particular reference to the essential criteria
We are unable to progress applications which fail to provide clear evidence of meeting the essential criteria in their CV and Personal Statement.
DDaT Recruitment Candidate Guide
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Diversity and Inclusion
Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and work to ensure a positive recruitment experience where everyone is treated fairly, and with respect regardless of the outcome.
It’s not essential to be in a similar role right now. You may be working in another field or returning from a career break - the experiences you have gained through this can bring fresh perspectives to our teams and work.
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via [email protected]
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
Scottish Government
www.gov.scot
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nicola Sturgeon
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
1885
