AMS PSR

On behalf of AWE, we are looking for a Graphic Designer for a 12 Month contract based in Aldermaston - Hybrid working 

What if you could work on something that you can’t test… but cannot afford to fail? Something that could have spent years on a submarine, is launched into outer space (where the temperature is below -250c), comes hurtling through the atmosphere, being heated up and shaken and then must work? Some challenge. That’s exactly what the team of over 6,500 people at AWE do every day delivering important work, in support of the most important mission – keeping the nation safe.

AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Their role in nuclear deterrence and their specialist technical assistance to nuclear threat reduction is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK. Working to support the defence of our country, AWE has a clear mission to keep everyone, the environment, their products and information, sites, and everything around them, safe and secure.

As a Graphic Designer your main responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to the development of the AWE brand and adhere to the identity guidelines taking direction from the Graphic Design Manager

• Location work, on and off-site to assist in delivery of exhibition and event projects.

• Production of large format graphics panels, mounting and laminating.

• Designing and developing creative content for digital channels, including but not limited to, website, social media, mobile apps, vector graphics for animation.

• Applying graphic design principles and advising the customer on the best design solution and channel to deliver on the project objectives.

• Test graphic designs across various media, both on- and off-line.

• Working with the Imaging team to identify the most appropriate images to use in the design and for the channel selected

• Retouching images to ensure they meet print and digital standards, such as colour, typography and image libraries.

• Correcting and formatting collateral/artwork and preparing appropriate output files to meet print and digital standards

• Working closely with the business and the team as a whole to follow designs and artwork from their conception to final sign-off.

• Working with the Graphic Design Manager, or creative team in an external agency, to produce concepts and final designs.

• Liaising with external printers and acting as a point of contact for the artwork department of the studio or agency

• Defining budget requirements, identifying any constraints and delivering projects to time, quality and cost through effective project management.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

AWE’s ambition is to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and where people feel able to be themselves at work. They strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, AWE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

AWE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".