Re: Junior Designer - Job Ref 8058
Thank you for your interest in the above position. I am pleased that you are interested in working for RNIB, which achieves such a tremendous amount for blind and partially sighted people.
Our application pack consists of:
- an application form
- a job description and person specification
- our values and behaviours
- an equal opportunities monitoring form
This pack can also be made available to you in large print, Grade 1 or Grade 2 braille, or on disk or tape. Please feel free to ask us if you would prefer to receive it in one of these alternative formats.
If you have a disability and would like assistance in filling in the form then please contact me at least three days before the closing date for the role and we shall be glad to help you.
We only accept CVs from applicants whose disability makes it difficult to complete an application form. All applicants however need to address the specific information we have asked for in the job advert.
Please read the guidance notes on the careers page of our website before filling in the application form as you may find this helpful when completing the form.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 6 March 2015
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 31 April 2015
If you are able to, please complete and return your application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form by email to .
However we will accept braille, audio, disk, typed and handwritten applications sent to HR Administrator, RNIB, Human Resources, 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE.
We want to ensure that as much of our resources as possible go towards supporting people with sight loss and therefore we do not normally contact unsuccessful applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we would encourage you to apply for other suitable roles.
Once again, thank you for your interest in this vacancy and for working for the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Sarah Janes
Assistant HR Business Partner (Resourcing)
0207 391 2090
RNIB Job Description
Job Title:Junior Designer
Job level cluster:Management, Professional, Specialist
Job level:M4
Group:Engagement
Section:Marketing and Communications
Unit:Creative Services
Location:105 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NE
Reports to:Print Design Lead
Purpose of job
To provide an inspired in-house design service across allRNIB group’s print and digital design.
Impact:
No direct reports.
Financial responsibility:
N/A
Decision making responsibility:
Need to show enthusiasm and creativity to inspire in-house clients. Refers to line manager for creative direction.
Main accountabilities:
- To develop creative and on brand accessibleconcepts and
designs across a wide range of touch points and digital
design with the support of the wider design team.
- Present design ideas to Mid-weight designer and Design
Leads.
- Participate in creative brainstorms, quarterly creative reviews
and keepfinger-on-the-pulse with regards to trends and
competition to help the creative services team deliver work
that is up-to-date and has stand-out.
- Develop good relationships with internal clients and the rest of
the creative services team.
- Help manage quality control across all internal and externally
produced print and digital design anddeliver accessible
designs to brief.
- Take responsibility for developing and learn from Mid-weight
and Design leads.
- Proofown artwork, prepare for print andcheck printers
proofs in liaison with creative project managers.
- Work to deadlines and manage own workload.
- Maintain archives of all design work created in-house and
externally, ensuring these are up-to-date and ordered in a
structured manner.
- Take and active interest in photography and help develop the
photo library together with the wider design team.
- Keep up to date with trends and developments.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
- Adhere to all RNIB policies and procedures.
Person specification
All criteria are essential unless otherwise stated
Specialist knowledge, skills and experience
- Recognised qualification in graphic design and ideally
some experience of working as adesigner.
- Experience of producing innovative designs andinterpreting
design briefs.
- Good working knowledge of the following software packages:
Ps, Ai, Id.
- Experience of interpreting and working to branding guidelines
would be an advantage.
- A good understanding of accessibility would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of printing techniques and print legibility.
- Ability to check artwork and colour proofs.
- A willingness to take direction, learn and develop.
Team working skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with key internal and
external stakeholders.
Planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and on multiple projects.
- Ability to work on own initiative, including managing own
workload and as part of a team.
- Ability to keep accurate records and maintain effective filing
systems.
Problem-solving and creative skills
- Ability to identify solutions to problems and to use initiative
within own area of work.
Communication skills
- Ability to communicate in a clear manner both verbally and in
writing.
- Ability to inspire through design.
- Ability to take notes and understand direction.
Equal opportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to RNIB's Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with the Equal Opportunities Policy. This includes all staff activities and their interface with the general public.
Special conditions
Must be prepared to travel and attend meetings and training as required which may involve occasional overnight stays.
Behaviours (M3)