Are you a passionate creator looking to make your mark in the dynamic world of design and innovation?

You’ll be responsible for producing design concepts and final artwork for digital and print projects across several key accounts.

As well as the all-important technical skills we’ll also be looking for someone very personable with great communication skills as speaking directly with clients and working as part of a close-knit team will be part and parcel of the role.

The right person will…

• Hold a relevant HND / Degree level qualification
• Have a minimum of three years of creative agency or design studio experience
• Know InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator like the back of their hand (any After Effects, Figma or 3D experience would score bonus points)
• Have a decent working knowledge of MS Office

Every day at work you will be expected to…

• Produce design work to our expected high standards for our clients
• Ensure projects are completed on time and that expectations are met, if not exceeded!
• Manage your workload and support your teammates
• Contribute ideas that will help to improve Creative62 for its people and clients

In return, we can offer

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• An opportunity to make your mark in a growing creative agency with a friendly bunch of people
• Subsidised private health insurance after one year of service

Interested?

Send a cover email explaining why you’d be perfect for the role and attach a ‘no fluff’ CV and portfolio showcasing no more than 10 pieces of your best work to Andy Rudkin, our Creative Director. Be sure to write Graphic Designer in the subject line.

Shortlisted candidates will be set a design brief and invited to attend a virtual interview to present a proposed solution and discuss their application in more detail.

No recruitment agencies, please.

The right person will have…

• Proven experience as a web designer, front-end developer, or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) or other industry-standard design software
• A solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including responsive design principles
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g. Bootstrap, jQuery) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of deploying websites to live servers and managing domains and hosting
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and project scopes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – verbal and written
• Excellent customer service skills
• Capable of executing projects with minimal direction
• Good time management – Able to effectively manage projects from the start to conclusion
• Able to lead/supervise/coach other colleagues
• Ability to work well within a team and willingness to put forward ideas
• Ability to make decisions on behalf of the team, when required
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to generate rough, paper-based ideas quickly for internal discussion
• It would be great for you to hold a full, clean UK driving license too

Your duties and responsibilities will include…

Design and Conceptualisation:

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, and target audience.
• Create visually appealing website designs, user interfaces, and interactive elements that align with the client’s brand identity and project objectives.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and functionalities.

Front-End Development:

• Implement responsive web designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, as well as seamless integration with back-end systems, when applicable.
• Optimise websites for performance, speed, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to ensure smooth integration of front-end, back-end and e-commerce functionalities.

Deployment:

• Possess a basic level of proficiency in deploying websites to live servers.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and the ability to update and maintain website content as needed.
• Perform basic server administration tasks, such as domain setup, hosting configuration, and DNS management.
• Manage 3rd party IT-related relationships.
• Conduct thorough testing.

Collaboration and Communication:

• To participate in design discussions and give feedback during planning and strategy meetings, in order to help the company meet and exceed client expectations.
• To research and keep up to date with industry trends and the latest web design software, to present ideas and concepts for timely digital innovation.
• To manage relations with a number of designated clients in order to ensure that their service requirements are understood and met and to maximise opportunities for developing further work.
• To schedule and manage designated tasks within the weekly schedule to ensure work is appropriately prioritised and client expectations are met.
• To proactively contribute towards the constant improvement and development of the company and its processes, documenting processes to cover the digital design part of the business in order to support the company’s strategic aims.
• To take an active approach in leading and mentoring team members, in order to help support staff development.
• To commit to a personal quarterly development plan based on a skills audit to raise your capability levels and improve the company’s service offering.
• To manage and maintain SEO standards for the company and its clients.

In return, we can offer

• A competitive salary
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays). plus three concessionary days off at Christmas
• An opportunity to make your mark in a growing creative agency with a friendly bunch of people
• Regular social outings including the annual Christmas party… Pandemics permitting!
• An extra day off following five years’ service
• Subsidised private health insurance after one years service
• Death in service policy (10x salary)

Interested?

Send a cover email explaining why you’d be perfect for the role and attach a ‘no fluff’ CV and portfolio showcasing no more than 10 pieces of your best work to Andy Rudkin, our Creative Director. Be sure to write Senior Web Designer in the subject line.

Shortlisted candidates will be set a design brief and invited to attend a virtual interview to present a proposed solution and discuss their application in more detail.

No recruitment agencies, please.