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Junior Designer, BBC Sport

BBC
Full-time
On-site
Salford, United Kingdom
£29,000 - £39,000 GBP yearly
Graphic & Creative Design

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time 
DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport
LOCATION: Salford
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £29,000 - £39,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We’re seeking a Junior Designer to join our dynamic creative team. If you love crafting captivating motion content across broadcast design, branding, and digital content, then you’ll be excited by what you can create here. With strong fundamentals in layout, typography, and attention to detail you’ll help shape high-impact visuals featured on flagship BBC programmes, live events and across BBC platforms – creating motion graphics and animations that spark conversations and elevates our storytelling.


WHY JOIN THE TEAM

 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. You’ll grow your motion design skills through collaboration, mentorship and diverse projects that make a visible impact across major platforms. Alongside talented creatives, you’ll build a standout portfolio and contribute to distinctive content that meets the highest creative and editorial standards. If you thrive on mixing media, experimenting with typography and pushing creative boundaries, you’ll be right at home here.


YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

  • Working within a design brief across platforms and languages.
  • To produce distinctive content on a variety of platforms.
  • To have a thorough knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies. 
  • To have an understanding of BBC branding and implementation. 
  • Be accountable for the quality of your work and ensure it meets intended purposes and is accessible and useable for a diverse user gorups.
  • Research and share creative references to inspire and inform projects and stay up-to-date with emerging design trends, whilst continuously developing new skills.
  • Strong Project management skills, including delivering to tight deadlines, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and keeping workflows meticulously organised

 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • Proficent in Adobe Creative Suite, notably Adobe After Effects
  • Desire to learn and develop within a fast-paced enviironment and motivation to contribute to the BBC and uphold its core values
  • Creative thinking, curiousity and passion for graphic design
  • A compelling portfolio/showreel that demonstrates your motion design skills and craft
  • An active interest in design trends and design history

 

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

  • Experience with 3D software, e.g. Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine, Blender. Familiarity with VizRt or other motion graphics tools
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced professional enviourment.
  • Ability to articulate design decisions clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Relevent degree or equivalent demonstratable experience in motion design or related field
  • Knowledge of broadcast standards for TV production as well as accessibility and usability principles

 

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.