Brand Designer: Video, Social & Print Expert

The Candidate Recruitment Agency; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Candidate Recruitment Agency is seeking a Midweight Designer in Manchester to shape a brand-new role within the marketing team. You’ll craft assets for social, content, events and brochures with a strong emphasis on video editing and photo edit, layout and brand presentation.

Join a dynamic, high-energy environment where personality and energy matter as much as skill. You’ll own ideas, contribute to brand consistency, and collaborate across campaigns to drive impact and growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional design experience.
• Advanced skills in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience across the wider Adobe suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• A strong portfolio showing social, content, video and product-focused design work.
• Excellent typography, layout and composition skills.
• Solid understanding of print processes and artwork preparation.
• An open mind to creativity and confidence sharing new ideas.
• A high-energy, enthusiastic personality with a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
• Able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create assets for social media, content, events and brochures.
• Edit short-form video content for campaigns, product launches and social.
• Retouch and edit photography, including product and in-situ imagery.
• Design and refine product communications including brochures, catalogues, datasheets and manuals, with a strong focus on layout, typography and visual hierarchy.
• Take briefs and come back with three initial ideas, then develop the chosen concept further.
• Present and explain your creative thinking, standing your ground with clear reasoning while staying open to feedback.
• Develop and maintain presentation templates and pitch decks for sales and internal use.
• Adapt and repurpose creative across multiple channels, ensuring consistency in every format.
• Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork, liaising with suppliers and checking proofs.
• Maintain and organise design assets and act as brand guardian across all output.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Brand guidelines

Typography

Print prep

Portfolio

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Candidate Recruitment Agency is seeking a Midweight Designer in Manchester to shape a brand-new role within the marketing team. You’ll craft assets for social, content, events and brochures with a strong emphasis on video editing and photo edit, layout and brand presentation.

Join a dynamic, high-energy environment where personality and energy matter as much as skill. You’ll own ideas, contribute to brand consistency, and collaborate across campaigns to drive impact and growth.