Detail of the vacancy notice

  • Directorate: Directorate for Communication​​
  • Management: no
  • Unit/Service: Digital Communication and IT Strategy - Visual Communication Team​​​​
  • Grade: Contract staff member FGIII
  • Location: Brussels
  • Period: 2 years, starting from 01/05/2026
  • Application: Online application form (Please note: the successful completion of EPSO CAST FGIII is required)

Your job and responsibilities 

Can your designs speak louder than words? 

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer to join our visual communication team (5 graphic designers, 2 coordinators, 1 Head of sector). The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work and a passion for visual storytelling. You will be responsible for creating compelling visual content across digital and print platforms that align with our identity and political mission.

More concretely, you will:

  • Design and produce high-quality graphics for digital platforms (social media, website, email campaigns) and print materials (brochures, posters, leaflets, etc.);
  • Collaborate with content teams to develop creative concepts, receive and incorporate feedback from services;
  • Maintain visual identity consistency across all visual assets;
  • Prepare and deliver production-ready files for print and digital use;
  • Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and technologies;
  • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Who are we? What are the challenges for us ahead?

"All politics is local" and nowhere is this more true than in the European Union (EU). The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) brings together elected members from Europe's cities, regions and local authorities. Our mission in the CoR Directorate for Communication is to serve the political communication needs of those politicians in the EU who are closest to the people. In this context, our Directorate is responsible for developing and implementing concepts and strategies to highlight the results of the CoR's legislative and political activities through various communication tools such as media relations, conferences and events, digital communication - including web-based communication and social media -, visual content and design and, of course, online mailings via Real Time journey, our CRM of choice.

With about 60 staff members, the work of the Directorate is concentrated in four units:

  • Unit D.I "Coordination, planning, impact - Outreach strategy", responsible for coordination, planning and impact of CoR communication activities including of internal communication and the preparation of respective notes, plans and reports for the Director and the statutory bodies of the CoR;
  • Unit D.1 "Press office, relations with media", which pursues positive visibility for CoR members;
  • Unit D.2 "Events and local dialogues", which serves not just the CoR, but the broader inter-institutional cause of explaining the European Union and offering networking space to regions and cities;
  • Unit D.3 "Digital communication" – that you will join.

Unit D.3 is made up of 24 colleagues across different teams: social media, internet & intranet and visual communication. We offer a convivial, dynamic working environment where a sense of initiative and team spirit are valued. Flexible working hours and personal and professional development are guaranteed.

Our chief challenge ahead - and a very interesting one for any creative, hardworking and intellectually curious online communicator and digital expert - is clear: how can we have more impact with our online communication to members and stakeholders, provide better analytics and ultimately build a better and more agile service for all colleagues?

Are you the talent we are looking for?

General abilities and capacities required

  • Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
  • Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
  • Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results.
  • Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during period of heavy activity.
  • Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
  • Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
  • Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
  • Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.

Job-specific requirements

  • You have passed EPSO CAST FGIII
  • You have completed post-secondary studies of at least two years, attested by a diploma in graphic or motion design, visual communication, communication design, or communication, followed by at least three years of relevant professional experience, or you have a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, followed by at least six years of relevant professional experience;
  • You are an expert in using the Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects/Premiere Pro);
  • You have experience with motion graphics, video editing, or UI/UX design;
  • You have a strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and branding;
  • You have a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and a satisfactory knowledge of a second language of the EU. For functional reasons, a good knowledge of English or French is required;
  • You have a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical skills;
  • You have a good command of IT applications and tools, such as SharePoint, as well as AI-powered tools in a secure environment;
  • You have excellent communication and time management skills.

Assets

  • Familiarity with tools like Figma, Lottiefiles, Canva is a plus;
  • Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus;
  • Video/animation skills are a bonus.

Please note that candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified in art. 82(3) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

What we offer

  • A European institution on a human scale at the heart of the European quarter and easily accessible.
  • Flexible working hours and teleworking opportunities subject to the needs of the service.
  • An active talent management policy focusing on continuous development and training and a policy to encourage internal mobility.
  • A friendly and dynamic working environment in which self-motivation, initiative and team spirit are valued.
  • An institution that promotes equal opportunities, diversity and non-discrimination to help nurture a respectful and inclusive working environment and that is actively engaged in the consultation process prior to the adoption of EU legislation. Our dedication to inclusivity is also reflected in our efforts to enhance the accessibility of our vacancy notices, including the layout of the current vacancy and its annex (left alignment, increased spacing and font size etc.). By improving their readability, we strive to make these documents accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities.
  • An EMAS-certified institution that is continuously looking to improve its environmental performance.

Are you interested in this challenge?

If you have the skills we are looking for and think you fit the profile above, please apply using the online application form before 29 January 2026 at noon.

Please note: 

  • the successful completion of EPSO CAST FGIII is required to be eligible for this selection procedure.
  • only candidates selected by the selection panel for an interview will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within six weeks following the application deadline of the vacancy notice, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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