Graphic Designer - European Commission (AST1, Luxembourg)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Design and produce print and digital visual communication materials from concept to final deliverables
• Manage the design production process from initial client contact to final product acceptance
• Have regular contact with clients and collaborate with internal services
• Manage autonomously the process from initial contact with client to acceptance of final product
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather content and verify information
• Negotiate specifications and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Implement accessibility best practices
• Assist clients in defining their design brief

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in designing visual communication material; or at least 3 years of appropriate professional experience if only secondary education diploma
• Languages: one of the 24 official languages of the… (C1), a second official language of the EU (B2)
• Key skills: Creative and able to propose design solutions based on a design brief, Proactive and able to work under pressure with very tight deadlines, Able to manage multiple jobs in parallel, Well-organized with flexible mindset but rigorous with urgent deadlines and quality, Clear and structured communication both orally and in writing, Attention to detail, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Open to change, new tools and technologies, Collaborative and helpful within and outside the team, Client- and service-oriented, skilled at negotiating deadlines
• Eligibility: Must be a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen; must have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; must be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; must produce appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Submit CV, completed application form, and portfolio showcasing relevant design work

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Temporary agent position.

Hiring unit: Unit OP.B.2 - Multimedia and Publications, Publications Office of the European Union.

Position details

Reference

OP/COM/2026/1339

Directorate-General

OP - Publications Office

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

27 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Graphic Designer at European Commission based in Luxembourg at the AST1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is OP/COM/2026/1339. It is hosted by OP - Publications Office, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Communication domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

- Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

- A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance

- A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes

- A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted

- Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. 2OP/COM/2026/1339 Version: 16/04/2026

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us

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In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks.

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an

insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.

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Graphic designer

Publications Office of the European Union

of the European Commission

Selection reference : OP/COM/2026/ 1339

Domain : COMMUNICATION

Where : Unit OP.B.2 - Multimedia and Publications, Luxembourg

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b – Assistant

Grade range: AST1 -3

Publication deadline : 01.09 .2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Publications Office of the European Union is the official provider of publishing services to all

EU institutions, bodies, and agencies. As such, it is the central point of access to EU law, and also to

publications, data, research results, procurement notices and other official information. The

Publications Office therefore plays a central role in informing the public about what the EU does

and means for them, and in unlocking the power of data.

Its mission is to support EU policies as a centre of excellence for data, information and knowledge

management, and to ensure that this broad range of information is available to the public as

accessible and reusable data to facilitate transparency, economic activity and the diffusion of

knowledge.

The Publications Office publishes in all the official languages of the European Union and

continuously adapts its services to a rapidly evolving technological environment (e.g. data services,

cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence).

Unit OP. B.2 ‘Multimedia and Publications’ produces publications for EU institutions, agencies and

bodies that want to reach out to the general public or specialised audiences. In addition to printed

and digital (PDF, XML, HTML, EPUB) publications, the unit produces interactive mobile products such

as animations, data visualisations, mobile apps, virtual/augmented reality products, e -learning tools

and audiovisual products (videos, audiobooks, podcasts). It also provides advice and delivers

training on accessibility.

WE PROPOSE

Unit OP.B.2 is seeking to hire a graphic designer to design and produce print and digital visual

communication materials from concept to final deliverables, translating client’s needs into creative

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As a designer, you will play an important role in designing a variety of multilingual print and digital

publications and manage their production from concept to final files , meet ing the quality standards

and deadlines . You will assist clients in defining their design brief and liaise with them throughout

the design process. You will work closely with project managers if services other than graphic

design (e.g. proofreading, printing ) have been requested.

The tasks involve among others:

⎯ having regular contact with clients and collaborating with internal services;

⎯ managing autonomously the process from the initial contact with the client to the

acceptance of the final product;

⎯ collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather content, verifying

information, and negotiating specifications and deadlines to ensure the timely delivery of

projects;

⎯ keeping in mind and implementing accessibility best practices based on the elements

provided.

WE LOOK FOR

A professional :

⎯ with at least 2 years of experience in designing visual communication material;

⎯ creative and able to propose design solutions based on a design brief;

⎯ proactive and able to work under pressure under very tight deadlines and manage multiple

jobs in parallel;

⎯ well -organized and with a flexible mindset, but rigorous with regard to urgent deadlines

and quality of deliverables;

⎯ communicating clearly and in a structured way both orally and in writing;

⎯ used to pay attention to detail;

⎯ applying regularly analytical and problem -solving skills;

⎯ open to change, to new tools and technologies;

⎯ happy to help, share ideas and work with others within and outside the team;

⎯ client - and service -orientated, skilled at negotiating deadlines;

⎯ familiar with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Microsoft Office and Internet tools, e.g. Word,

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HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV

2. completed application form ,

3. portfolio showcasing relevant design work : f or each project presented, please include a brief

description of the project’s purpose, context, and your specific role.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to :

OP -PUB [email protected] indicating the selection reference

OP/COM/2026/ 1339 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 6OP/COM/2026/1339 Version: 16/04/2026

ANNEX

1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

- Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

- Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

- Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least

- a level of post -secondary education attested by a diploma, or

- a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post -secondary

education , and appropriate professional experience of at least three years .

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the

Ministry of Education) will be accepted. Furthermore, before recruitment, you will be required to

provide the documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other

supporting documents).

Languages:

have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the

EU 2

- AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU,

to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

➢ What about the selection steps?

The post was published internally within the Commission, inter -institutionally, and brought to the

attention of competition laureates.

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST1 runs from €3,754 (step 1) to €4,248 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €45,048 to €50,976 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €601 per month at step 1 of AST1) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Luxembourg. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 18 August 2026, 10 days ago.

The application deadline is 1 September 2026, 3 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 27 August 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST1 see our AST1 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page; for related vacancies in the Communication field browse our Communication domain page.

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