Job Specifications
FEATURED JOB Full Time
Design and media officer in the ECR Group
European Union
Brussels, Belgium
Position closing date: December 4, 2025
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Vacancy notice – Contractual Agent, FG III
I. INTRODUCTION
The European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament is looking
for a full-time Graphic Designer and media officer (fixed-term contractual agent position for one year with possible prolongation, function group III).
Deadline for application: 18:00 CET, 20 November 2025
Starting date: December 2025 / January 2026
Location: Brussels
This is an opportunity to join a small but expanding communications team of a political group in the European Parliament at an exciting time in EU politics.
The ECR stands for a distinct position in European politics: support for European
cooperation between sovereign Member States whilst opposing federalist centralisation.
Ii. Job Description
Your tasks will include:
– supporting the good functioning of the group’s press and media team;
– development of theme visuals and designs, helping to shape and continuously adapt image concepts and online/offline campaigns;
– design of social media graphics, posters, websites, mailings, display banners, newsletters, brochures, layouts, flyers, display ads;
– professional postproduction of photographs and videos;
– further development of our stories with visionary ideas for creative implementation;
– creation of visual designs for our print products such as flyers, advertisements etc;
– assistance in planning and brainstorming within the Communications Team to devise strategies across multiple campaigns and themes, by participating fully in the strategic planning.
III. CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION
The Successful Candidate Must
– hold a post-secondary degree in communication, media, journalism, political science, or a related field, OR a secondary education diploma that qualifies for post-secondary education, combined with at least three years of relevant professional experience;
– have at least 1 year of relevant experience;
– be able to demonstrate the ability to produce communications materials, such as social media graphics, print design, and videos to a professional standard;
– have photography skills
– have solid experience using creative software, such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere) Figma or similar;
– have proven organisational skills and good time management skills;
– have a very good working knowledge of English;
– be independent, reliable, and take ownership;
– work well collaboratively and have high standards of discretion;
– be willing to work flexible hours and travel regularly.
What You Bring
– you have an understanding of and keen interest in digital and offline campaigning, with a passion for design and online trends that inspire you;
– you have an excellent feel for visual aesthetics, target audience and a keen eye for detail;
– you have a very good sense for typography and graphic sensitivity;
– you have quick comprehension and willingness to learn;
– you have good computer skills, knowledge of smartphone campaigning capabilities and potential;
– you are fully committed and find political campaigns stimulating and motivating;
– you have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple requests and projects at the same time;
– you will understand the key challenges in the EU’s and ECR policies with the view on campaign opportunities – good knowledge of the European institutions, EU legislation and decision-making process would be an asset;
What We Offer
– a fast-paced, international working environment at the heart of a European institution
– comprehensive health insurance;
– at least 24 days of annual leave;
– allowances (e.g. expatriation, household, dependent child, installation) depending on your situation;
– training and career development opportunities.
Under article 82, (3) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS) of the
European Communities, Candidates Must
– be citizen of an EU Member State unless an exception is authorised by the authority referred to in article 6 (1);
– enjoy full rights as citizen;
– have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;
– meet the character requirements for the duties involved.
IV. ADMISSION
To apply for this position, please send a detailed motivation letter with your CV by e-mail only: katie.odriscoll@europarl.europa.eu
Interviews will take place in early December.