Middleweight Digital Brand Designer (Maternity Cover)

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We’re a young, hungry, multi-award-winning conscious design agency growing from strength to strength. Working across brand, digital, packaging, and motion. We partner with progressive startups and established brands who want to challenge conventions and create work that actually moves people.

The Role

Fixed-term Maternity Cover (10-11 months) · UK Remote. We are looking for a highly creative and motivated Midweight Digital Brand Designer to join our studio. This role focuses on creating brands first, with a primary emphasis on digital touch points. You’ll be instrumental in developing brand identities that thrive in the digital space, working independently on projects that move from concept to execution across web, social, and motion.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute strong visual concepts for brands with a primary focus on digital application.
• Design and implement key digital brand touchpoints including website design, UI/UX elements, social media content, and presentation deck templates.
• Produce light 2D motion graphics and simple animations for social or web (using tools like After Effects).
• Lead smaller design projects independently while supporting senior designers on larger-scale work.
• Collaborate with strategy and account teams to understand client needs and contribute creative ideas.
• Ensure all work aligns with client brand guidelines and meets our high creative standards.
• Present ideas and rationale confidently to internal teams and clients.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing fresh inspiration into your work.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, offering feedback and support.
• Assist in preparing presentations, mock-ups, and pitch materials.
• Explore AI tools to enhance design work and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in a branding/design agency.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, technical skill, and conceptual thinking for digital-first brands.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma is a must.
• Strong understanding of branding and identity design, including logo design, typography, and digital brand guidelines.
• Proven experience in website design and understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Required experience with light 2D motion design/animation (e.g., After Effects).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—able to articulate design decisions clearly.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• An interest in exploring AI tools to enhance creativity.
• Applications without a clear, relevant portfolio link will not be reviewed.
• UK-based applicants only (must have the right to work in the UK).
• Open to attending team meetups every two months.

Perks

• Four-day week – We work Monday to Thursday.
• L&L Vibe Time™ – Monthly team event.
• Potential for travel – National and international opportunities.
• Self-Development Fund – Financial support for personal growth.
• Remote working – Work from anywhere in the UK, with option to collaborate in our Sheffield or Cardiff studios.
• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000 per year.

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Are you ready to take your design career to the next level? We’d love to hear from you.