At AQA were committed to advancing education and were committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and its our people who make this happen.

Digital Artworker

Permanent

Guildford: 33900-36300

Manchester: 31900-36000

Hybrid Working

Where Precision Meets Purpose

Youre not here to make things pop. Youre here to make thingsworkflawlessly accurately and on time.

This isnt your average Digital Artworker gig. No branding campaigns. No pitch decks. No fluff. Just high-stakes high-impact work that directly affects thousands of students across the UK and beyond.

There are loads of company benefits including a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions) a 35 hour working week 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGTBQ neurodiversity disAbility empowering women wellbeing ethnic minority and more) an extensive online learning platform days for volunteering and more. AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyoneregardless of religion ethnicity gender identity or expression age disability sexual orientation or backgroundis valued respected and supported to thrive

Every year we produce over 2000 exam papers and assessment materials. Thats more than 10 million individual items that need to beperfect. Not good enough. Not close. Perfect.

Youll be part of the engine room at AQAworking with Typesetters Assessment Managers and Coordinators to create confidential accessible and beautifully clear assessment materials. Youll be the person who turns complex requirements into clean functional visuals that help students show what they know.

Youll need to be fluent in Adobe software including Photoshop and Illustrator. Youll need to be calm under pressure obsessed with detail and allergic to ambiguity. Youll also need to be discreet. This is confidential work. The kind that doesnt go in a portfoliobut does go on to shape futures.

If youve ever wanted to use your creative skills for something that actuallymatters this is it.

If youre ready to step into a role where your precision is prized and your work has real-world impact hit apply.

Or dont. But if youve read this far you probably should.

Upload your most recent CV and a cover letter to explain how your skills and experience match the job description.

Interviews are scheduled to be in the Manchester office on 29 July or the Guildford office on 21 July (depending upon your location)

All applications will be responded to.

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Full Job Description

Summary

Accountable for producing graphics for confidential assessment materials (standard and modified large print) to the appropriate quality on time and in accordance with the production process and style guides.

Reporting to the Typesetter Team Leader within the Assessment Delivery team the Digital Artworker works closely with Assessment (Support) Managers and Assessment Coordinators on the creation of the assessment material. They build exceptional relationships with the Typesetters Delivery Support Managers and Assessment Coordinators in consistently delivering a best-in-class service that meets our customers :
Each year over 2000 question papers assessment artefacts mark schemes and modified large print papers accounting for over 10 million question items and associated materials for over 6000 schools and colleges annually are created quality assured and sent to press for domestic and international qualifications by teams across Assessment. These materials are sat by thousands of students across three examination series and are a pivotal part of their next step in education.

The Assessment Delivery team sits within Assessment and is accountable for various activities that support the delivery of all assessment materials including the creation and printing by external suppliers. They ensure they are produced on time in accordance with agreed processes and style guides and are of the highest quality. They also support other functions across the creation process including planning quality assurance reporting and managing the technology used. The team of approximately 60 AQA staff work closely with other teams across Assessment and COO as well as the wider business.

Activities:
Produce graphics for including in confidential assessment materials to the appropriate quality on time and in accordance with the process.
Complete quality checks on graphics produced.
Contribute to the teams successful performance by sharing best practice and ideas for ensuring processes and ways of working are as effective and efficient as possible.
Work with the Typesetter Team Leader to ensure the work produced is of the highest quality and accuracy to meet customer expectations and drive best practice and quality improvements.
Maintain a clear overview of risks and escalate appropriately where new risks are identified or existing risks change advising timescales and updating on progress and any potential delays.
Work closely with Assessment (Support) Managers and Coordinators determining creative requirements advising on style format and production.

To be successful in this role you will need to:
Have a broad understanding of the educational and business context within which AQA works.
Be educated to degree level or extensive experience in a similar role.
Have a sound knowledge and understanding of the Adobe range of software including Photoshop and Illustrator and be able to use technology and techniques to enhance quality.
Possess strong creative and layout skills with good attention to detail agility flexibility and accuracy.
Be able to solve problems resolve conflicting priorities and adapt to change.
Have experience of delivering to a tight brief within strict deadlines.
Work effectively as part of a team and cross-functional teams to achieve goals and objectives able to show commitment and contribute to the work of the team.
Be able to focus own work to the best outcome from the customer perspective.
Have excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Deal tactfully and sensitively with highly confidential matters.
Understand the relevant supply chain methodologies and best practice.
Have a Step up mindset - ability to use personal judgement to resolve problems and adapt to change.
Work and learn together - build positive and proactive relationships with others.
Have experience of supporting the delivery of new processes or new technologies.
Have experience of effective risk and issue management.