Job summary
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country and a leading international Academic Health Science Centre. It provides an extensive range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
We are seeking a talented, motivated, and creative Graphic Designer to join our award-winning in-house design team. Our ideal candidate will already have industry experience in translating brand and marketing objectives into effective and engaging visual communications and hold a degree in Graphic Design or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Within this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with a friendly, professional team of experienced designers, photographers and filmmakers, with a shared commitment to making a real difference to the public's health. Designing promotional material, health campaigns, patient information and teaching resources on behalf of Oxford University Hospitals, charitable organisations, public sector and commercial clients, ensures that the design projects you work on are varied and inspiring. In addition, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills through continued professional development and mentoring.
Working across digital and print media, you will be required to apply a high level of creative flair, strong communication skills and excellent team collaboration to support the Head of Design and Marketing in achieving the highest standards of creative production.
Your agency or studio experience will have enabled you to gain a professional working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (in addition to print and production processes) and you will already have a sound working knowledge of developing design for digital media and online channels.
About us
Working across digital and print media, you will be required to apply a high level of creative flair, strong communication skills and excellent team collaboration to support the Head of Design and Marketing in achieving the highest standards of creative production.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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In summary: we look forward to hearing from candidates with the following:
a Degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent)
commercial design experience
sound working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
the agility to work accurately in a dynamic creative working environment
a passion for graphic design and visual storytelling, with scrupulous attention to detail for typography, colour and user interactivity
expertise in designing for print, web, mobile devices, digital signage and social media
demonstrable illustration skills logo design, infographics
strong communication and presentation skills: verbal, written, visual
gracious team player with excellent relationship-building skills
We are keen to see a portfolio of live work that provides firm evidence of your ability to create innovative designs, shows strong typographic skills and a passion for branding, logo design and visual storytelling.
As part of the application process, you are required to email pdfs of your best work (or a link to your online portfolio) to our Head of Design and Marketing: Jackie.love@ouh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
In summary: we look forward to hearing from candidates with the following:
a Degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent)
commercial design experience
sound working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
the agility to work accurately in a dynamic creative working environment
a passion for graphic design and visual storytelling, with scrupulous attention to detail for typography, colour and user interactivity
expertise in designing for print, web, mobile devices, digital signage and social media
demonstrable illustration skills logo design, infographics
strong communication and presentation skills: verbal, written, visual
gracious team player with excellent relationship-building skills
We are keen to see a portfolio of live work that provides firm evidence of your ability to create innovative designs, shows strong typographic skills and a passion for branding, logo design and visual storytelling.
As part of the application process, you are required to email pdfs of your best work (or a link to your online portfolio) to our Head of Design and Marketing: Jackie.love@ouh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Graphic Designer
Essential
- oBA in Graphic Design (or similar subject) or equivalent level of knowledge.
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oMinimum of two years post graduate commercial experience as a graphic designer
- oHighly computer literate
Desirable
- oExperience in graphic design in healthcare
Person Specification
Graphic Designer
Essential
- oBA in Graphic Design (or similar subject) or equivalent level of knowledge.
- oEvidence of continued professional development
- oMinimum of two years post graduate commercial experience as a graphic designer
- oHighly computer literate
Desirable
- oExperience in graphic design in healthcare
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
