About the role

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital design assets, including websites, branding, and interactive experiences. Additionally, you will contribute to design systems and evolve creative processes while staying current with emerging design trends and AI tools.

What they look for

Graphic design Digital design Adobe Creative Cloud Figma Typography Layout Visual hierarchy Prototyping Responsive design Generative AI Branding Storyboarding Motion design UI design User-centered design Presentation skills

Requirements

The role requires 3–5 years of agency or in-house experience with a strong portfolio in branding and digital communications. Candidates must possess advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, along with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to design.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year Pension contributions Private healthcare Discounted dental insurance Enhanced maternity/parental leave Cultural stimulation allowance Half days off before bank holidays Emergency care days for dependants Volunteering leave Season ticket loan Payroll giving scheme

Full description

We are looking for a talented, multi-disciplined Midweight Graphic Designer with a passion for digital design. This role is ideal for someone with strong graphic design foundations who enjoys developing engaging creative ideas across digital platforms and emerging formats.

You'll work on a broad and varied mix of projects including digital display, presentations, bid concepts, branding and style guides, social content, motion storyboards, websites and interactive experiences.

You'll collaborate closely with strategists, creatives, motion designers, developers and account teams to produce high-quality, visually engaging work. You'll be fluent across Adobe Creative Cloud, comfortable using Figma, and keen to embrace new and emerging design platforms.

What you'll be doing:

Work closely with the Design Director and Senior UX/UI Designer to deliver strong creative work, evolve design processes and support the development of the studio's digital design capability.

Produce high-quality design across presentations, digital display, branding, social, print, OOH and new business opportunities.

Design engaging digital experiences and assets, including websites and interactive content.

Create storyboards and visual frameworks for motion design, collaborating closely with motion designers.

Contribute to reusable design assets, shared frameworks and design systems.

Collaborate with developers and digital specialists to ensure designs are achievable and implemented accurately.

Present design concepts and rationale clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.

Stay up to date with emerging design trends, digital platforms, AI tools and evolving creative best practice.

About You:

Essential

3–5 years’ experience within a design agency or in-house creative team.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative thinking clearly.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craft.

Experience using generative AI systems and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate ideation, concept development and production

Excellent graphic design skills, with a strong portfolio spanning branding, campaigns, digital communications and visual storytelling.

Strong typography, layout, composition and visual hierarchy skills.

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Strong working knowledge of Figma for digital design, prototyping and collaborative workflows.

A good understanding of digital design principles, responsive layouts and designing across different screen sizes and formats.

Experience designing for web, mobile and social platforms.

Ability to balance creative ambition with user needs, technical feasibility, budgets and project timelines.

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience designing for multilingual or global audiences.

Understanding of UI and user-centered design principles.

Experience collaborating with developers using Figma Dev Mode or similar workflows.

Knowledge of HTML/CSS fundamentals.

Motion design experience using After Effects or similar.

Experience with digital display, rich media or AdTech creative.

We're looking for someone who:

Has excellent visual taste and a strong eye for detail.

Is a confident multi-disciplined designer who enjoys moving between different types of creative work.

Is curious about digital platforms, emerging technology and AI.

Takes ownership of their work and actively seeks feedback.

Is organised, proactive and comfortable working at pace.

Enjoys learning and continuously developing new skills.

Portfolio examples We'd love to see:

Branding and identity projects.

Campaign concepts and advertising across multiple formats.

Digital display and social creative.

Presentations, information design and visual storytelling.

Website, landing page or interactive experience design.

Examples of AI-assisted creative workflows.

We are particularly interested in candidates who meet the core requirements and bring one or more of the preferred skills. However, if you meet the essential criteria and feel you’d be a strong fit for the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including:

Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per year

Half days off before bank holidays

Emergency care days for dependants

Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity

Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year

Season Ticket loan

Payroll Giving Scheme

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays

We also offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

The M&C Saatchi Group UK has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

No recruitment agencies please.

M+C SAATCHI GROUP has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.