Creative Media Design Advisor (Edgewing)

Job Title\: Creative Media Design Advisor (Edgewing)

Location\: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Referral Scheme\: £1,000

Grade\: 16

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your Line Manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your Line Manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your Line Manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

You'll take ownership of Edgewing’s visual identity, shaping how the brand is seen across digital, print and events. Working with internal stakeholders and external creative partners, you'll bring ideas to life through compelling design, photography, video and content, while driving the evolution of a modern and impactful brand.

Core duties\:

• Design and produce creative assets for digital, print and events
• Evolve Edgewing’s visual identity, brand guidelines and creative assets
• Ensure all creative output reflects Edgewing’s brand, personality and tone of voice
• Identify, brief and manage agencies and creative partners to deliver creative/video content
• Create presentations, branded materials and event collateral
• Build and manage creative processes, asset libraries, licensing and content production activities

Essential Skills\:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard design tools
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility and high-quality visual storytelling
• Experience managing, protecting and evolving a corporate brand
• Ability to manage stakeholders, develop creative briefs and deliver through external agencies and suppliers
• Hands-on experience in photography, videography and content editing
• Ability to develop creative concepts and direct content production, either personally or through agencies and production partners

The Edgewing Team\:

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 5th October 2026