Midweight and Senior Designer

Company:  In Technology Group
Location: Cambridge
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

I'm currently representing a highly respected client in the creative sector. This client is seeking Midweight and Senior Designers to join their team. These roles offer the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, shaping design across various platforms and contributing to a rapidly growing brand.

About the Roles:



Midweight Designer:

  • Minimum 3+ years in a design role within an agency or in-house environment.
  • Skills:
    • Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with a keen eye for typography, layout, and color theory.
    • Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and experience with tools like Sketch or Figma is highly desirable.
    • Basic motion graphics skills in After Effects or equivalent software are a bonus.
    • Familiarity with branding, packaging, and editorial design.
    • Ability to design for both digital (social media, web design, email campaigns) and print (brochures, posters, presentations)

  • Responsibilities:
    • Collaborate with senior team members to execute creative concepts across multiple media platforms.
    • Support in developing and refining visual designs, ensuring they align with the brand's voice and objectives.
    • Work on a variety of creative outputs, including advertising campaigns, brand development, and digital media.
    • Ability to take a project from brief through to execution, maintaining a high level of creativity and attention to detail.
    • Actively contribute ideas in brainstorming sessions and critiques.


Senior Designer:

  • Minimum 5+ years in a senior creative/design position with a proven track record in team leadership and client engagement.
  • Skills:
    • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), along with additional proficiency in UX/UI tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
    • Expert knowledge of print and digital production processes, including web design and responsive layout principles.
    • Strong conceptual thinking and strategic vision, with the ability to lead projects from initial concept through to final execution.
    • Experience creating brand identities, brand guidelines, and the ability to maintain consistency across all touchpoints.
    • Proficiency in motion design or 3D design (Cinema 4D, Blender) is an advantage but not required.
    • Comfortable working on cross-functional projects, liaising with developers, copywriters, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive output.

  • Responsibilities:
    • Lead and manage design projects, from concept to completion, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest quality standards.
    • Direct and mentor junior and midweight designers, providing creative direction and feedback to elevate their work.
    • Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand objectives and deliver on creative briefs, contributing to client pitches and presentations.
    • Manage timelines, deliverables, and ensure projects stay within budget, without compromising on creativity or quality.
    • Continuously push the creative boundaries, staying up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, and new techniques to keep the work fresh and competitive.
    • Shape and influence the overall creative strategy of the company, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives

Key Qualifications for Both Roles:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing diverse design work, with a focus on both digital and print projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale clearly to both internal teams and clients.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • A team player with a positive, collaborative attitude.

If you are interested in either of these roles, please submit your CV and portfolio below and a member of our team will be in touch.

Please note that any applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

Unfortunately the client is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants should have Right to Work in the UK.

In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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