UK Ministry of Defence
Video Producer and Multimedia Designer
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Job Summary
Would you like to join a close-knit and encouraging team of in-house designers creating work for the Royal Air Force?
We are Air Media Centre, the in-house design studio and print department for HQ Air Command. Our work includes design consultancy across branding, design, multimedia, and print; video, animation, and motion graphics production; digital and print-based design; and the production of printed material that ranges from operational documents to communication and engagement material.
You will work on a wide range of creative briefs, from small campaigns to one-off projects, all within the framework of our brand guidelines. These could include video, animation/motion graphics, infographics and digital, including short-form content for social media, as well as print. Our work focuses on telling engaging stories, to both our internal and external audiences.
You will lead your own projects (with line management support), coordinating timeframes and working closely with both civilian and military staff. Within our established design studio, we will give you the opportunity and support to develop your technical skills. In addition to the exciting and rewarding design work you’ll encounter, we provide first class Learning and Development opportunities for your personal and professional development.
If you have lots of exciting, fresh ideas, and would like to join us as a Video Producer and Multimedia Designer, do apply!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Main requirements of the post:
- Work as part of a team with designers, digital printers, and our wider RAF Media and Communications colleagues, to deliver creative solutions that meet the needs of our clients from across the Royal Air Force.
- Apply design thinking, collaborating closely with RAF Media and Communications colleagues, videographers, clients and stakeholders to discuss and understand the business objectives and requirements of the project.
- Interpret and analyse the client’s business needs, understanding the audience, considering practical and innovative solutions and developing creative ideas/concepts to deliver the message.
- Create work to the agreed timeframes, adhering to copyright law, Defence brand rules, design standards and accessibility guidelines.
- Evaluate client feedback and apply lessons learnt.
- Deliver excellent customer service, demonstrating an understanding of client’s priorities and constraints.
- Occasional ad-hoc travel to RAF sites for filming.
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Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of a QCF Level 5 qualification in a design or media-related subject (DipHE, foundation degree, HND or equivalent).
- In-depth knowledge of industry-standard software (i.e. Adobe CC, including After Effects and Premiere Pro).
- Excellent video, animation, and motion graphics skills.
- Excellent typographic and layout skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of clarifying client objectives and planning a design approach.
- Experience of communicating clearly, with confidence, to present and explain ideas to clients.
- Good team working skills.
- Desire to constantly develop and improve yourself.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a QCF Level 5 qualification in a design or media-related subject (DipHE, foundation degree, HND or equivalent).
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework – M6: Animation
- MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework – M1: Origination
- MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework – M3: Design for Print and Digital Content
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework – M6: Animation
Benefits
- Salary of £30,740
- MOD contributes £8,905 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.
- On-site gym
- Free parking
- Based at RAF High Wycombe, this role attracts a Recruitment and Retention Location Allowance of £2,000 per annum.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details, and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will also be required to provide a Personal Statement of up to 500 words.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following:
- Behaviours: Leadership, Managing a Quality Service
- Technical Skills: MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework – M6: Animation
In the event of a high number of applications, the sift will be based on your CV and Personal Statement only.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
- Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
- Technical Skills: MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework - M1: Origination, MOD Graphics Functional Competence Framework - M3: Design for Print and Digital Content
Assessment
Candidates invited to interview will be required to show a portfolio of their recent work to demonstrate their ability and experience with video, animation, multimedia work, design for print, and application of branding.
Sift & interview/selection dates and location:
Selection for interview will be via a sift of applications. Interview dates are to be confirmed in due course, and interviews will be conducted in-person.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact:
- Name: Richard Monk
- Email: richard.monk101@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.
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