Midweight Designer

We are looking for a talented and passionate Midweight Designer to join our dynamic creative team at Essential Group. This exciting role will involve leading design execution across multiple client projects, mentoring junior designers, and overseeing creative development from concept through to completion. If you're a designer who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

• Guide and support the Junior Designer, ensuring their work aligns with brand expectations and quality standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to help foster their creative growth.
• Serve as the point of contact for creative direction, offering feedback and guidance to the team and external collaborators.
• Act as the guardian of brand integrity, ensuring all creative outputs maintain consistency with established brand guidelines.

• Lead design and development of digital and print marketing materials, ensuring alignment with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Take ownership of creative projects, from ideation to final execution, providing innovative solutions to client briefs.
• Collaborate with the wider team to develop visually compelling marketing campaigns.
• Ensure high-quality execution of physical materials in collaboration with external printers and production teams.

• Design creative assets for websites, UI elements, banners, and other digital content.
• Work with the Digital Marketing team to ensure cohesive design across digital platforms.
• Collaborate on client website development projects to ensure an innovative, user-friendly design.

• Act as the Editor for Essential Journal, overseeing content planning and page layout design.
• Collaborate with the team and external partners to create engaging editorial content and visual layouts.
• Ensure the magazine maintains a high standard of creativity and aligns with the Essential Group brand.

• Work closely with colleagues and clients to deliver creative projects on time and within scope.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions to enhance the quality and impact of our work.

• Support content creation through shoot plans and storyboarding.
• Assist with photography and video production when needed, adopting a creative-first approach.

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work.
• Full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel for client meetings and shoots.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Figma.
• Strong understanding of brand identity, digital and print design, and UX/UI principles.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for creative problem-solving.