Graphic Designer

About the team/job

We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Communications team at EMBL’s http://www.ebi.ac.ukEuropean Bioinformatics Institute (EMBI-EBI) located on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK. You will report to the Head of Communications at EMBL-EBI and will lead design production and services for the Institute, delivering a range of products for diverse stakeholders across the organisation to various audiences. You will work closely with colleagues across EMBL-EBI and the EMBL design team, creating exciting design for both digital and offline channels within a strong visual identity and be the local design champion. The Senior Graphic Designer provides a vital service to the Directors and other groups and teams at EMBL-EBI, leading on all aspects of design for the Institute.

The Communications team aims to increase the visibility of the world-leading work happening at EMBL-EBI using a number of channels, including our website, social media, press, publications, events and more. We work with scientific collaborators, funders, journalists, teachers, students and other interested members of the public to raise awareness about how bioinformatics and big data can lead to discoveries that impact our lives. We are an international, friendly and supportive team.

The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is the hub for big data in biology. We are one of six sites of http://www.embl.org/"> style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">EMBL, an inter-governmental research institute supported by 28 member states. We are based on the http://www.wellcomegenomecampus.org/"> style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Wellcome Genome Campus outside of Cambridge and have close ties with the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. We share excellent campus-wide sports and library facilities, an on-site nursery and a free shuttle bus to Cambridge and nearby villages. We recruit internationally and offer a competitive salary with generous benefits.

Your role

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

You will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of a range of engaging and effective communications materials.
You will be the primary point of contact for individuals throughout the institute whose work involves graphic design.
You will be the central source for corporate materials including logos for our services, for example.
You will create exciting visuals that fit within EMBL’s visual identity for EMBL-EBI’s website and social media channels, often creating an image for abstract or very technical scientific stories.
You will work with the rest of the Communications team to create and maintain high-level slides that show the breadth and impact of EMBL-EBI’s work.
You will be responsible for the look and feel of EMBL-EBI events, liaising with third-party suppliers for print production.
Additional responsibilities include design and layout and production of printed reports, brochures, posters, exhibition materials and promotional merchandise, and periodically contributing to the corporate design of projects that are connected to EMBL-EBI.

You have

At least 5 years of experience of delivering complex graphic design projects in a corporate or academic setting
Excellent knowledge of the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
An advanced understanding of design systems and experience developing complex brands with sub-brands
The ability to create exciting graphic content, illustrations, and infographics
Excellent time management and communication skills, including following a brief, liaising with stakeholders, presenting your work and incorporating feedback into the iterations of your work.
Familiarity working with project management tools such as the Google Suite, Trello, Confluence or similar.
A digital portfolio to showcase your work (please include link in your CV or with your application)
Excitement about the work of EMBL-EBI and the ability to visually translate science to various and targeted audiences.

You might also have

Experience with 3D or animation
Web design experience
Experience working in an Agile setting

Why join us

EMBL-EBI">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/">EMBL-EBI is a worldwide leader in bioinformatics. We encourage personal and professional development and are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their potential at work.

Surrounded by beautiful South Cambridgeshire countryside, ourhttps://www.wellcomegenomecampus.org/#{%22news%22:{}}"> state-of-the-art Campus provides employees with a relaxed atmosphere where the pursuit of scientific discovery and meaningful work, underpin every role. In addition, our">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/about/jobs/benefits">our employees have access to a wide range of benefits including:

30 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Unique pension scheme including 17% employer contribution
Annual salary review
Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
Death benefit, long-term care, accident at work and unemployment insurances
Relocation package including installation grant (if required)
On-site">https://www.wellcomegenomecampus.org/careers/campuslife/">On-site library and subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria
Casual dress code
Free shuttle bus to and from Campus
Extensive sports and social club activities (run on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: Onsite nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances
Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance

What else you need to know

This position is a 3 year contract, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV through our online system.

At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ and individuals from all nationalities. Visa exemptions will be offered to international">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/about/jobs/international-applicants">inter... candidates and details will be discussed during interview.

This role is based in Hinxton, UK and you will be required to relocate once it is safe to do so if you are currently based abroad. More info on how we are recruiting in this period is available on our page: Recruitment">https://www.ebi.ac.uk/about/jobs/recruitment-covid19">Recruitment and Onboarding during Covid19