Summary
Reports to: Director, Publications
Department: Publications
Salary Range: £35,000 FTE (£28,000 for 0.80 FTE) based on skills and experience
Location: London Office based
Contract: 1 year Fixed Term, Part-time (0.80 FTE)
Start date: We are looking for the role holder to start between mid-September and early October
Please note that on this occasion, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
About the role
RUSIs Publications Team is responsible for ensuring that the Institute produces timely, accurate and relevant publications. The teams work covers commentary, longer research reports and the RUSI Journal.
RUSIs Publications Team is looking to recruit a part-time (0.8 FTE) Graphic Designer (Maternity Cover) for an initial one-year contract. The ideal candidate will have superb knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, be proficient in Adobe Acrobat (Pro Version), and be comfortable designing for print and digital (mostly PDF) outputs. They will have experience with tools to create common visualisations (for example, graphs, tables and other infographics) that effectively communicate data and ideas and will be able to engage with a diverse range of content generators.
The successful candidate will be working closely with the teams editorial staff.
Key Tasks
- Create both simple and complex tables, graphs and other infographics for the Institutes publications using Adobe Illustrator and Infogram.
- Typeset publications (predominantly research papers and the RUSI Journal) using Adobe InDesign.
- Ensure that final outputs meet expected presentational quality standards (including for accessibility).
- Project manage the production of routine graphic-design outputs.
- Create print-ready files and arrange print runs with suppliers.
- Lead on the completion of other, ad hoc design tasks across the Institute.
- Assist with uploading publications to the Institutes website using a content management system.
- Assist with the administration of the department, including updating the departments planner, and corresponding with internal and external stakeholders.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive; the post-holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, and competence with Photoshop, Acrobat and Microsoft Office programs.
- A professional or university qualification (equivalent to at least Level 5) in graphic design or a closely related field.
- Ability to transform raw data into effective graphics.
- Competence with data-visualisation software that automatically translates inputted data into graphics (for example, Infogram).
- Good communication and time management skills with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, including the project management of routine projects.
- Ability to complete tasks accurately and to deadlines.
- A passion for design and the overall look and feel of publications.
- Ability to find and professionally communicate solutions to key stakeholders, collaborate effectively with colleagues and learn from feedback.
Desirable Criteria
- Adobe Certified Associate/Expert qualification in InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop.
- Experience with the use of content management systems.
- Experience with HTML and CSS.
- A working knowledge of metadata and digital accessibility.
Our expectations
We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSIs Vision and Values https://rusi.org/content/values and Equal Opportunities Statement
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
- Additional days off during Christmas -RUSI Christmas closure days
- Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
- Discretionary closure days over Christmas
- Weekly staff lunch in our London office (one day a week)
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Depending on length of service
Application Process
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions. We will ask to include:
- Your CV.
- A cover letter.
- A portfolio of your work.
NB: Only two documents can be uploaded with your application so please ensure your CV and cover letter are uploaded as one document and your portfolio is uploaded as the second document.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a skills-based test and those proceeding to the final stage will be invited to interview. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 29 June.
Please DO NOT submit multiple applications for this vacancy. We no longer accept applications to our recruitment mailbox, applications received in our mailbox will not be processed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity and Values
At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce.
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If you have any questions, please contact hr@rusi.org