Marketing & Visual Communications Designer

NHS Grampian is one of fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. It operates as part of NHS Scotland and works across a range of health, social care and commercial communications.

This is a hands-on creative position within the Marketing and Visual Communications (MVC) team, a small in-house studio. The role supports both core NHS health communications and commercial activity, contributing to the Head of Service's delivery of external partnerships and marketing opportunities. Regular on-site working is required, including collaborative studio work and activity across NHS Grampian locations such as filming, photography and production shoots.

• Produce creative design solutions across print, digital, film and motion graphics.
• Apply design thinking to communication challenges, finding the most effective visual approach for each audience.
• Develop design projects that make an impact on health and wellbeing while meeting accessibility and brand standards.
• Work with colleagues, clinicians and partners to bring campaigns to life.
• Work flexibly across studio and NHS Grampian locations, including on-location creative activity.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards.
• Contribute design assets and creative solutions that support commercial growth and external partnerships.

• A recognised degree, HND or equivalent design qualification (essential).
• Confident use of Adobe Creative Cloud and other professional applications across print and digital design.
• Skills in motion graphics and/or film production.
• Ability to think creatively and solve communication problems through design, not just visual styling.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly and keep projects moving.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach, able to work well in a small team and independently when needed.
• A portfolio demonstrating graphic design work across print and digital formats, with evidence of motion graphics and/or film capability.

The role is based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and requires regular on-site working as an essential part of the post. Working arrangements combine studio, on-location and some remote working. Hours are 36 per week. The post is permanent.

Band 6: £43,231 - £52,679 per year.