Graphic Artist

Job Description

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.

We are looking for a Content Producer - Graphic Artist to work within the Qualifications Development Directorate in our Assessment Development & Delivery: Assessment Materials team to develop, deliver and maintain a portfolio of qualifications and services to support the needs and aspirations of Scotland, its people and its economy.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Graphic Artist who will assist with the production of illustrations and diagrams to be used in confidential assessment materials ensuring they conform to SQA’s design rules, house style and quality standards. Experience of using Graphic Design software is essential (in particular Adobe Creative Suite packages ie Photoshop/llustrator/InDesign etc). In order to do this you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following specific duties:

• Using appropriate software, as detailed above, to produce materials of a high standard
• Responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to continuous improvement
• Partaking in appropriate testing to ensure systems are suitable

Additionally you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Time management and completing tasks to deadlines
• Team work
• Attention to detail and diligence

Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level SCQF Level 6 (Higher or above) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.

SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.

If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA have a Gaelic Language Plan and are committed to its purpose.

Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a’ creidsinn gu h-àrachdach agus na h-amasan a tha air cur a-mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Two Tick Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.