Graphic Designer

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Operational Work as part of the design team to carry out graphic techniques and large format digital posters to the highest professional standards, to design illustration and graphic material for patient education, staff and public information. As well as teaching and research support within Cardiff and Vale UHB, under supervision of the Senior Designers, Middleweight Designer or the Head of Graphics and Print. This material may also be used for electronic delivery (e-mail, web design and video animation). Interpret graphic design briefs and requests for large format digital posters to meet clients needs across the Cardiff & Vale UHB, where necessary liaise with the Head of Graphics and Print and/or Senior Designers and Middleweight Designer. Develop visual materials in a variety of formats, to be suitable for the end application, ie web, social, print etc. Use of specialist design software and hardware, for the origination of detailed images and accurate visual representation of data and information. Keep up to date with current software applications. Understand current developments in design, communications, print, digital imaging, multimedia and associated technologies. Manage own workload prioritising where necessary. Maintain quality control of finished work and contribute to the section as a whole during meetings and critiques. Together with the Head of Graphics and Print, Senior Designers and Middleweight Designer assist with the introduction of innovative working practices to reflect service and user needs e.g. large format digital posters, patient interactive information using and web technologies, 2D & 3D animation etc.

Communication The post holder will communicate with a range of other healthcare professionals and senior staff. To liaise with Print Unit and external printers when necessary. Work within relevant legislation/policies in data protection/confidentiality and codes of professional conduct/practice. To advise the UHB staff in effective methods of design, production and finishing of graphic design work, including: printed matter, scientific posters, lecture material and digital scanning. Including relevant legislation/policies; in data protection/confidentiality and codes of professional conduct/practice, copyright consent and discrimination. Implements new policies as directed by the Head of Graphics and Print into own working area and propose any changes, which will enhance or benefit the service. Assist the Head of Graphics and Print with forward planning, development and promotion of the UHB graphics and print service.

Administration Maintain data archiving regularly and accurate work records. Ensure the efficient use of materials and the cost-effective use of all UHB resources. Adhere to UHB policies and procedures.

Supervision and Training Demonstrates own area of working techniques to new employees, trainee clinical photographers and work experience students.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC HNC in graphic design or related subject or equivalent

Desirable

• HND / 1st Degree in graphic design

Experience

Essential

• Experience in design for print. Must have good knowledge through qualification or training, of design, typesetting and print process.

Desirable

• Previous experience of professional graphic design.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate creativity in the interpretation of client's briefs. Demonstrate an excellent level of computing skills. Demonstrate a good level of graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Demonstrate an understanding of 3D, animation and latest technological advances. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pre-press and print processes, especially in digital print.

Desirable

• Demonstrate skill in a specialist area of graphic design, medical art pre-press & digital print.

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate some understanding of the special requirements of communicating scientific, technical and medical information to both experts and patients. Knowledge of Acrobat PDF workflow for proofing and print. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of digital image processing and current design trends.

Desirable

• Demonstrate some knowledge of other specialties within the medical illustration profession; video, photography, print. Demonstrate some knowledge of current trends in the medical illustration profession.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Effective organisational skills with ability to prioritise and organise own workload. Ability to use initiative and be innovative and creative.

Desirable

• Show a desire for further personal and professional development. Willingness to be actively involved in a professional body.

Other

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)