Designer

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Creative Services
LOCATION: London Television Centre – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £40,000 plus £5,441 London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Join BBC.com’s growing creative team and help bring world-class journalism, storytelling and products to life through bold design and motion graphics. Working across subscription marketing, audience engagement and content promotion, you'll create impactful creative assets that support growth, retention and discovery across global audiences, collaborating closely with marketing, editorial, product and creative colleagues.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to shape the future of BBC.com as it continues to expand its international subscription offering. You'll work on high-profile campaigns, reach audiences around the world, and collaborate with talented creatives, marketers and editorial teams. With a strong focus on innovation, storytelling and emerging technologies, you'll have the chance to develop your skills while helping deliver trusted content from one of the world's most recognised media brands.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Create standout graphic design that bring BBC stories, products and campaigns to life across digital, social, video and CRM channels. Apply and motion graphics to bring digital assets to life to increase engagement
• Design high-impact creative that supports audience growth, engagement, retention and subscription objectives across BBC.com.
• Turn creative briefs, audience insights and editorial priorities into compelling visual storytelling and campaign assets.
• Develop storyboards, animations and motion content that enhance user experiences and maximise audience engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across editorial, marketing, product, UX and growth teams to deliver effective, audience-focused creative solutions.
• Present and refine creative work through stakeholder feedback, contributing ideas that strengthen campaigns and the wider brand experience.
• Embrace emerging technologies, AI tools and industry best practice to continuously innovate while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accessibility and BBC brand integrity.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, Digital Designer or Motion Designer, ideally within media, publishing, digital products or other content-led organisations.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating digital campaigns, motion graphics, animation and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong motion graphics and animation expertise, creating engaging content across digital, social and marketing channels.
• Experience developing creative assets for web, social media, video, CRM and performance marketing campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, including typography, branding, layout, visual hierarchy and audience-focused storytelling.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Working knowledge of Figma and collaborative design workflows.
• Experience working within established brand systems and design frameworks across multiple platforms.
• Experience developing storyboards and motion-led creative concepts.
• Experience using AI-powered creative tools to enhance efficiency and creative output.
• Experience using Premiere Pro and working with video production workflows.
• Knowledge of 3D animation software such as Cinema 4D.
• Passion for storytelling, innovation and creating work that reaches global audiences.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Please include a link to your portfolio as part of your application.

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