Midweight Designer

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Midweight Designer to join our Leeds-based Design team.

This role is suited to someone with at least 3+ years of industry experience who’s passionate about great design and eager to grow within a dynamic agency environment.

You will thrive in a fast paced setting, where no two days are the same. You’ll be a team player, hungry to hit the ground running and create work with real purpose.

You’ll work on a mix of client projects and channels including digital, print, and social – bringing your natural creativity and technical skills to everything from campaign visuals to day-to-day design support.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced Strategists, Copywriters, Designers and Art Directors to build your portfolio with well-known brands.

What You’ll Get at CreativeRace:

• A welcoming, collaborative, and creative team environment.
• Flexible working.
• Opportunity to work with major mainstream brands.
• Regular team socials and creative inspiration sessions.
• Career development opportunities.

The Package

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Hybrid working with at least three days per week based in our Leeds office
• Private health care with Vitality
• Pension with Aviva – 3% employer, 5% employee

How to Apply

Think you’ve got what it takes? Send your CV and a cover letter through to jobs@creativerace.co.uk. 

We hire against our core behaviours because they are important to us, so if you think you possess the following, we’d love to chat:

• We are team players
• We build trust
•  We strive for excellence
• We apply intelligence

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of visual assets for client campaigns, including POS, social media content, packaging, concepts and more.
• Support with initial concepts through to roll out for print, digital and social channels.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Designers, and under the direction of the Head of Design to develop concepts that meet creative briefs and are in line with brand guidelines.
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and idea sessions.
• Take feedback constructively and revise work efficiently.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in all deliverables.
• Keeping up to date with design trends
• Working closely with the Strategy and Account Handling teams

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a design role, ideally within an agency or fast-paced creative environment.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of motion design and video editing (After Effects advantageous).
• Appreciation for AI and abreast of trends.Good understanding of the retail sector and retail environments.
• A varied and visually strong portfolio showcasing work across multiple channels.
• Good understanding of layout, hierarchy, typography, and colour theory.
• Developing presentations skills, delivering your ideas with passion. (Both internally and externally, to clients where necessary).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• A proactive mindset and strong communication skills.