Full time, 37 hours per week
Permanent
Grade C: Starting salary of £29,335
Location: Usually this role is based at the Arts Council of Wales office in Cardiff Bay. We are currently working from home.
About the Design and Publication Officer role
The Design and Publications Officer ensures that all of the Arts Council’s printed and electronic information is designed and published to the highest standards and are as accessible as possible to as many people as possible.
As a creative organisation that wishes to present an engaging, distinctive and accessible image, the Design and Publications Officer ensures that all aspects of design, print and promotion reflect and enhance the Arts Council’s values.
The Design and Publications Officer protects the clarity and consistency of the Arts Council brand and identity, internally and externally, further developing brand policy. The services managed by the post holder extend to Wales Arts International, Night Out, CollectorPlan, and other key projects as appropriate.
About you
You have an expert understanding of the principles of layout, typography and editorial design. You also have knowledge and previous experience of brand development and policy, visual identity, and the importance of accessible design including the production of accessible PDF documents. You are creative, with a flair for conceiving innovative and striking design. Expert knowledge of packages such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Pro Accessibility toolset are essential for this role.
How to apply
Please submit an Application and an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales. If you’d like to submit your application in a different format e.g. video or voice note, please get in touch with us first.
We work in both English and Welsh. Due to the role requirements of this vacancy, fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) to a minimum of Level 3 is essential for this post. We can support you to develop and improve your language skills further and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh
Closing date: 12:00pm (midday) on Monday 14 March 2022
Interviews (via video): Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Our benefits include flexible working hours/pattern, generous holidays and a final salary pension.
We operate an Equal Opportunities Recruitment Policy and welcome applications from all sections of the community in Welsh or English. However, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and transgender individuals are under-represented within the Arts Council’s workforce and as such we would particularly encourage applications from candidates from these under-represented groups.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable stepping into the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.