Location: Police Headquarters, Northallerton, with opportunities for hybrid working.
Salary: Scale 5 SCP 23-26 £29,109 - £31,296.
Contract: North Yorkshire Police. Permanent.
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:30. Some flexibility with working hours could be considered.

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Job description
Competency and Values Framework
Do you have a recognised qualification in graphic design (or equivalent experience) and experience working in graphic design for print, web and social media?
We are looking for a creative and forward-thinking individual with a flair for working with customers, taking design briefs and presenting design concepts to join our team!
We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who also have experience of video filming, editing and production.
As a Graphic Designer you’ll need to listen to clients and understand their needs before creating design solutions. You will be able to provide the force with high quality, cost effective and professional designs for use in publications, in print, on the web, social media and for events.

REQUIREMENTS:

You will have a recognised qualification in graphic design or have equivalent experience, in addition to experience working in graphic design for print, web and social media. You will have experience of working with customers and presenting design concepts, along with experience of producing content with accessibility in mind.
You will enjoy working as part of a dedicated team and be able to plan and manage your work effectively to meet deadlines. You will be able to use Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office with ease and we would be particularly interested in candidates who also have experience of video filming, editing and production.

• Deliver high quality original designs and materials for internal and external use to agreed timescales, this will include producing corporate documents, newsletters, strategies, ceremonial books and designs.
• Produce accurate page layouts for print on appropriate platforms, generate artwork from templates to be used on products such as certificates, business cards, operational forms.
• Advise on the planning and production of materials in line with the brief and budget.
• Provide advice on appropriate images in terms of audience impact.
• Provide design and corporate style advice.
• Liaise with printers and suppliers to obtain the most cost-effective quotes and quality assure the finished product.
• Direct external photographers to produce the most appropriate images for the brief.
• Keep accurate records of all work undertaken.
• Ensure graphic design equipment is fully maintained and operational.
• Identify income generation opportunities or cost savings by sharing or charging for designs.
• Work with our print provider and support the procurement process for print services.
• Ensure that the NYP print shop is kept up to date.