Title:  Digital Design Associate

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:    SF17885

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Digital Design Associate at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Digital Design Associate, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary. This role supports QinetiQ’s marketing and communications strategy, contributing positively to the company’s reputation with key stakeholders through effective visual communication.
 

Day-to-day, you’ll create high quality digital content that reflects QinetiQ’s brand and culture. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders on design projects, managing external suppliers to ensure quality while overseeing the digital media library and producing engaging motion graphics.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing high-quality digital content that showcases the QinetiQ brand and culture
• Collaborating with stakeholders throughout the design process, from concept to production
• Managing external suppliers to ensure quality and brand consistency in designs
• Overseeing the digital media library and ensuring effective asset management
• Organising production and delivery of marketing collateral for internal stakeholders
• Creating engaging motion graphics for both internal and external audiences
   

Essential experience of the Digital Design Associate:

• Proven experience managing external agencies, contractors, and content producers
• Proficiency in design software including After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Familiarity with 3D modelling tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D or 3DS Max
• Ability to create and refine 3D models from references or CAD imports
• Experience in producing motion graphics and video editing for various audiences

Essential qualifications for the Digital Design Associate:

• Previous experience in digital design or marketing
• A degree in graphic design or a related field is desirable

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 
 

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns available.
 

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state of the art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our -speed 5m pressurised low wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects it is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
 

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
   

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
 

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)