Centrica

Graduate Junior Designer

Dublin Full time

Join us, be part of more.  

 

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  
  

About your team:  

 

We’re the pride of Ireland. Bord Gáis Energy have been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for almost 40 years. But now, we’re so much more than just gas and electric. Through our unique combination of household heroes and energy assets, we’re at the heart of the energy transition in Ireland, strengthening the country’s energy security and helping customers get ready for a net zero future.

🚀 Junior Designer – Creative & Brand Team
📍 Dublin | Full-Time | 35 Hours | 2-Year Fixed Term

Are you a creative graduate ready to kick‑start your design career?
Do you love bringing ideas to life through visuals, motion and storytelling?
Looking for a place where you’ll learn fast, grow your craft and contribute to real-world creative projects?

If so—this is the role for you.

🔍 The Job

We’re building a dynamic in‑house creative team, and we’re looking for a Junior Designer with passion, curiosity and a strong desire to learn. This role is all about hands‑on experience—working with our Senior Designer and Creative Lead to bring campaigns to life across digital, social, print and internal communications.

You’ll gain practical exposure to brand building, motion graphics, illustration and multi‑channel content creation. With structured learning, ongoing mentoring and the chance to contribute to meaningful creative work, this is the perfect role for someone early in their design career who wants to grow quickly in a supportive environment.

💼 Key Responsibilities

Creative Development

  • Produce visual assets for digital, social, print and internal comms in line with brand guidelines.
  • Support campaign development with design iterations, concepts and creative variations.
  • Assist with illustrations, infographics, icons and branded templates.

Motion & Video

  • Contribute to short‑form animated and motion‑graphic content for social and digital channels.
  • Support storyboarding and help with basic video editing using tools like After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with the Creative Lead, Senior Designer and Marketing team to interpret briefs and deliver high‑quality creative output.
  • Maintain organised workflows, file structures and version control.
  • Support delivery across integrated marketing campaigns.

Brand & Creative Innovation

  • Uphold brand standards across all design work.
  • Contribute ideas to evolving our creative identity.
  • Stay curious—explore new design tools, trends and emerging tech (including 3D or AI‑assisted design).

🔍 The Person

You’re enthusiastic, eager to learn and excited to build your creative career. You’re comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, open to feedback, and motivated by seeing your work come to life across real campaigns.

You bring a strong eye for detail, a passion for creativity and a portfolio that shows potential—even if it’s from university or personal projects.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
  • Familiarity with Figma or Adobe XD is a bonus.
  • Ability to produce simple animation and video edits with support.
  • Illustration capability is advantageous.
  • Willingness to learn new tools (3D, generative design, etc.).

Core Competencies

  • Creative thinking and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a busy in‑house environment with structured guidance.
  • Good communication skills and openness to feedback.
  • Portfolio demonstrating foundational design skills and creative promise.

🎓 Qualifications

  • A portfolio showcasing your foundational design skills—this matters more than grades.

📚 Additional Information

This is a 2‑year fixed‑term role created to help develop new creative talent.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience across brand, design, motion and marketing—supported every step of the way by experienced designers who’ll help you build confidence and capability.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, growing creative team and make a meaningful impact early in your career.

Why should you apply?   
  
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/bordgais 

  

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.    
 

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