Junior Digital Designer

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/27/2026

Our product-configuration and content-production platform establishes competitive advantages for automotive OEMs around the world, using the cloud to make real-time rendering accessible and affordable for any user in any market.

Featuring innovative experiences and stunning graphics, it enhances every stage of the vehicle-shopping journey by increasing engagement, delivering personalisation, and driving sales.

Formed in Newcastle in 2014, we have expanded to become a truly international company, trusted to deliver major global projects with brands including VW, Audi, BRP, BMW, Nissan, and Mitsubishi

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Hybrid Working)

Note:

We are seeking candidates currently based in the North East, or those willing to relocate to the area. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Zero Light is looking for a Junior Digital Designer, an enthusiastic, forward-thinking creative ready to jump into design, social media, and cutting edge visual tech.

We’re seeking someone with a strong eye for detail and a desire to bring fresh ideas to the table every day. Working across exciting sectors like automotive and architecture you’ll support our design team by crafting short form videos, designing pitch decks, assisting with UI/UX, and visuals using generative AI tools' or similar .

Ideate, shoot, and edit short form video content for web, Tik Tok, Linked In, and Instagram to showcase Zero Light’s technology and fuel our social channels.

Help design presentation decks, webpages, marketing materials, and digital assets for internal stakeholders and high-profile clients.

Collaborate with the design team on interactive client experiences and digital product configurators.

Leveraging generative AI tools and motion graphics to produce key visuals, promotional teasers, and AI-driven video content.

Actively contribute ideas for social campaigns, design trends, and creative visual approaches.

A solid design foundation with a strong eye for detail.

A deep interest in social media platforms (especially Tik Tok), with an understanding of trends, pacing, and basic video editing tools.

A genuine interest in AI creative tools and a desire to explore how generative tech can transform visual design.

Familiarity with or desire to learn UI and UX design principles (experience working in Figma is a great bonus).

Beneficial experience or interest in filming, video editing or motion graphic design. (Premiere, After Effects etc).

Forward-thinking, collaborative, and always excited to share ideas and learn new skills on the job.

At Zero Light, we value innovation and creativity, shaping our lifestyle and professional benefits around a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment.

• Annual salary review process
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance program
• Provision of all the tools you need to perform your best work
• Fully stocked kitchen with free drinks, crisps, fruit, yoghurts, biscuits, chocolate bars, porridge and granola.

• A comprehensive onboarding process to ensure you hit the ground running
• Quarterly Collaboration Weeks where teams gather to share knowledge and best practices
• One to one coaching sessions with qualified coaches
• Company-wide personal development sessions on topics such as psychological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Mentorship from a team of seasoned professionals across different disciplines
• Travel & conference opportunities

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days holiday, which rises to 30 days based on length of service
• Additional free holidays over the Christmas period when the studio closes.
• All standard bank holidays
• Flexible working hours with start and finish times between 8am - 10am / 4pm - 6pm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for mental health and wellbeing support including access to therapy sessions
• Free fruit and healthy snacks, running and sports clubs, Cycle to Work Scheme, and showers in the studio
• Quarterly social gatherings, including our famous Christmas Party