Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

About the role 

We're looking for a Multimedia Designer to join our inhouse creative team to deliver a broad range of creative outputs. The creative services team are responsible for a range our design outputs across print and digital channels including infographics, video content for social media platforms, the BMA website and digital advertising and marketing. 

This will focus on both digital and print alongside working on 2D animation and motion design within after effects. The successful candidate will work across a variety of areas including campaign work, social media design, marketing and member communications and brand asset management. 

This is a part time position for 32hr a week permanent position and will involve a mix of working at home and from BMA House in central London. The non-working day is flexible and can be discussed during the interview stage.

As a Multimedia Designer you will: 

• Provide a wide range of conceptual and creative design services for offline and digital channels 

• Work with clients across the BMA to interpret their briefs and produce effective and creative design solutions 

• Assist the Lead Designer in the conception, production and delivery of a range of creative outputs (including animated video content, social graphics and info graphics and print). 

• Have an excellent understanding of brand and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team 

• Contribute to the deployment of a new digital asset management system, enabling colleagues and stakeholders throughout the business to access approved brand assets and templates 

To be successful as a Multimedia Designer you'll have: 

• Previous industry experience as a Multimedia Designer or equivalent (essential) 

• In-depth technical knowledge of a wide range of industry tools (After effects, Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign) (essential) 

• Experience of producing design work across a range mediums including infographics, social media content and print outputs (essential) 

• Ability to produce high quality work whilst working to tight deadlines 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage a variety of internal and external stakeholders 

• Good accuracy and attention to detail 

• Good planning and organisational skills 

Please be aware you will be asked to include links to your portfolio and showreel as part of your application. 

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.