Junior Designer

Overview of role

Design Execution

• Support the creative team in the delivery of high-quality visual identities, ensuring all design work aligns with the established brand strategy and client objectives.
• Execute design tasks across various touchpoints, including digital assets, print collateral, social media content, and presentation decks, with a keen eye for detail and layout.
• Work closely with Senior Designers to refine concepts and produce final artwork that is ready for production or digital implementation.
• Maintain and organise project files according to agency standards, ensuring version control and accessibility for the wider team.

Creative thinking

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative workshops, contributing fresh ideas and original perspectives to the design process.
• Develop an understanding of how to translate brand stories and narratives into compelling visual languages.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to bring innovative thinking to every project.

Marketing and promotion

• Assist in the creation of visual content for UnitedUs’ own marketing channels, including social media graphics, blog imagery, and case studies.
• Support the preparation of pitch decks and presentation materials for new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the agency’s award submission process by preparing high-quality visual case studies and supporting documentation.

People

Your responsibilities

While this role does not have direct reports, you are expected to be a proactive and collaborative member of the creative team. You will work closely with designers, strategists, and account managers to ensure the seamless delivery of projects. You should be open to feedback and eager to learn from more senior members of the agency.

Purpose

The key objectives of your role

1. To produce high-quality design work that supports the delivery of impactful brand identities for UnitedUs clients.
2. To develop your technical and creative skills under the guidance of senior leadership, growing into a confident and versatile designer.
3. To contribute to the positive creative culture and external profile of UnitedUs through consistent, high-standard output.

Potential

The development pathway for this role

UnitedUs is dedicated to nurturing talent. As a Junior Designer, you will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of sectors and disciplines, gaining hands-on experience in brand building from strategy to execution.

To progress toward a Mid-weight Designer role and reach the top of the salary bracket, you would need to demonstrate:

• Increasing independence in managing small-to-medium design tasks.
• A growing ability to present and justify your creative decisions to internal teams and clients.
• Consistent delivery of work that requires minimal intervention or correction from senior team members.
• Proactive involvement in agency-wide initiatives and a commitment to personal professional development.

Skills

Design Proficiency: Strong foundational skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience with Figma or motion design is a plus.

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to typography, layout, and final artworking.
• Collaboration: A positive, “can-do” attitude with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Communication: Able to articulate creative ideas clearly and take constructive feedback on board.
• Collaboration: Ability to forge strong partnerships with designers, strategists, and clients, fostering a culture of creative collaboration and mutual respect.
• Creativity and Originality: A passion for design and a desire to push creative boundaries rather than simply following trends.
• Agency Awareness: A basic understanding of the creative agency workflow and the importance of meeting deadlines and budgets.

Performance

Key performance indicators that will be discussed in regular appraisals

• Quality of work: Delivery of visually compelling and technically accurate design assets that meet project briefs.
• Growth and learning: Demonstrable improvement in technical skills and creative thinking over time.
• Efficiency: Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks within the allocated hours.
• Team contribution: Positive feedback from colleagues regarding collaboration and support on projects.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At UnitedUs, we celebrate diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race including colour, ethnic or national origins and nationality, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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