5 News delivers distinctive programmes and exclusive stories with people at the heart of them. The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating imaginative graphics for broadcast television (and ad-hoc print/web), working collaboratively with the technical and editorial teams to produce creative work of a high standard to very tight deadlines. The successful candidate will have a desire and ability to shape the role of Designer, and the future output of 5 News' graphic style.

Responsibilities
Create daily graphics to a tight deadline, for broadcast news
Liaise with the editorial team about the graphics requirement of the day, interpreting and executing designs to a creative brief
Create ad hoc graphics for online content
Use Mac and all relevant software including After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Cinema 4D to produce high quality graphics
Proactively contribute ideas about new design techniques and graphical styles
Work with editorial teams to ensure graphics are embedded in the planning and telling of stories
Ensure consistency of style and branding across all graphics
Advise on branding across 5 News and work with the editorial, technical and digital teams to create the graphical content to support the output
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.

Qualifications

Must have experience designing daily graphics for television news
A design qualification and knowledge of broadcast and online design and ability to design for a wide range of platforms
An understanding of the technical requirements of design within a broadcast and online environment
Experience in a live broadcast environment and the ability to create and play live graphics into a show
Understand 5 News' brand values and demonstrate effective use of the style guide
Must demonstrate good attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate calmness under pressure
An understanding of Viz templates and their use in broadcast output is desirable but not essential
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements