Brand & Digital Designer
Dublin, hybrid
This role is within our Experience & Engineering team in Ireland, and will be seconded to one of our clients within health services. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented and versatile Multidisciplinary Designer with a background in visual communications to play a key role in shaping and maintaining our identity across all channels.
You will be responsible for supporting the strategic development and application of our Visual Identity and Naming guideline to help staff and collaborators across the organisation make things that are useful and consistent.
You will support the development of our Design System, working with UX, content and product designers to sketch, prototype and test products and services.
This role requires curiosity, craft and attention to detail. The successful candidate will understand how to use design to solve problems for people and be comfortable working within a system which prioritises inclusive, accessible design which can support the needs of a complex organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Visual Identity Management: Champion, evolve (within established parameters), and ensure consistent application of the HSE's visual identity across all digital and brand channels. This includes managing guidelines, create user-friendly templates, tools and guides.
- Brand Application Across Channels: Translate the visual identity effectively across various digital platforms (website, apps, social media) and traditional brand materials (reports, presentations, campaigns).
- User Interface (UI) Design: Design consistent and user-friendly interfaces for digital products, ensuring alignment with the design system, visual identity and accessibility standards.
- Visual Communication: Create compelling visual assets that effectively communicate complex health information.
- Collaboration: Work closely with UX and content designers to ensure visual elements enhance usability and engagement within digital products.
- Accessibility and Inclusion: Ensure all visual design solutions meet accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and are inclusive of diverse user needs.
- Design Standards and Principles: Contribute to the development and promotion of broader design standards and principles within the team, particularly in relation to visual communication and branding. Ensure work is delivered which is compliant with legal requirements and policy directives.
- Design Operations and Process: Contribute to the development of processes and workflows to support users of the Visual Identity.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver impactful visual solutions.
- Learning and development: Educate and elevate our organisation’s design literacy and implementation through engaging design-sessions for non-design staff, hands-on clinics, provide ongoing support and guidance for basic design implementation, develop self-service resources for common design needs.
- Promote the use of the Irish language: Develop assets and workflows that support effective communication through Irish in line with our organisational goals and legal requirements.
Skills and Experience:
- Significant experience as a multidisciplinary designer with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual communication, branding, and digital design.
- A deep understanding of visual identity principles, brand guidelines, and their application across diverse channels.
- Strong skills in user interface (UI) design for web and mobile applications.
- Excellent visual communication skills.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards across print and digital.
- Experience working within brand guidelines and ensuring their consistent application.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- A solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma).
- Proficiency in working with Microsoft suite as required for corporate communications (design and build Powerpoint and Word templates).
- The ability to develop print ready artwork. An understanding of print production processes, including color management and preparing artwork for professional printing.
- An understanding of the principles of interaction design and how visual design supports it.
- Experience working in an agile or iterative environment is desirable.
- Interest in working within the public sector or on health-related projects.
Personal Attributes:
- A keen visual sense and a passion for creating impactful, user-friendly designs.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- A proactive and problem-solving approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- A strong commitment to accessibility and inclusive design.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, and your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our client's problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.