Senior Designer

Full-time, permanent

Manchester + hybrid

£40,000–£45,000 depending on experience, plus benefits

We’re True North – the branding agency that solves knotty people challenges by digging deeper, asking better questions, and daring to go beyond the obvious. We build brands people believe in. Just ask The University of Oxford, EIT, Our Future Health and Royal Mail.

We’re looking for a Senior Designer who can think strategically, design beautifully and bring bold ideas to life. You get excited by big ideas and the fine details of craft. You know how to turn strategy into something that moves people. You collaborate naturally – working with our Creative Lead, strategists and client colleagues to make ambitious work happen.

The role is ideal for an experienced middleweight ready to step up, or a senior looking for a new challenge.

• Lead projects from concept to delivery, balancing concept and craft.
• Turn strategy into design that connects – visually and emotionally.
• Present confidently to clients and help build long-term relationships.
• Stay curious – exploring new tech, tools and ideas that elevate our work.
• Mentor and inspire junior designers, offering clear, constructive guidance.

• 6+ years’ experience in a brand or design studio (or somewhere equally brilliant).
• A solid grasp of brand thinking (in pixels as well as print).
• Confidence leading multiple projects end-to-end.
• Strong communication skills that build trust, clarity and momentum.

• £40,000–£45,000 salary (depending on experience).
• A discretionary company-wide profit share scheme (subject to company performance and a qualifying period).
• Private medical insurance (after qualifying period).
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Hybrid working (2 days a week in our Manchester studio).
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off.
• Studio closure over Christmas.
• Training and development support.

Apply via Linked In, including a link to your portfolio or selected work.

If you’d like a quick, informal chat before applying, please get in touch: