Creative Designer

Reply; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply is seeking a creatively driven designer to lead ideation and deliverables for Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace campaigns. You will produce assets such as launch videos, posters, email banners, and how-to content for predominantly FTSE 250 clients, collaborating with adoption consultants to align with brand objectives.

With a minimum of 2 years’ in-house or agency experience, you’ll design across video, motion, photography and graphic design, using Adobe Creative Suite and in-house video

Qualifications

• Creative designer with a strong portfolio across video, motion, photography and graphic design.
• Experience in client-facing roles and ability to translate requirements into concepts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and ability to produce campaign-ready assets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multi-capability team to deliver Microsoft Modern Workplace campaigns.
• Develop and design internal campaigns (posters, email banners, how-to content).
• Plan, film and direct small-scale video shoots on client sites with in-house gear.
• Edit launch and instructional videos with color grading and audio refinement.
• Capture and shoot photography to support campaigns and marketing materials.
• Share best practices with designers and teams across the organisation.

Skills

Creative design

Storytelling

Client-facing

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Video equipment

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

This role sits within a multi‑disciplinary design team, creating impactful internal campaigns that drive adoption of Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace technologies. You will lead ideation and deliverables across video, motion, photography and graphic design, producing assets such as launch videos, posters, email banners and how‑to content for predominantly FTSE 250 clients. Working closely with adoption and change consultants, you’ll translate business requirements into engaging creative concepts that align with each client’s brand and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a multi-capability team to drive successful adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Develop and design creative internal campaigns that support clients adopting Microsoft tools and modern ways of working.
• Lead and participate in creative ideation workshops, translating client requirements and context into distinctive campaign concepts.
• Design compelling visual assets (e.g., posters, top-tip cards, email banners) using Adobe Creative Suite, aligned to client branding.
• Plan, film and direct small-scale video shoots and interviews on client sites, using in‑house equipment.
• Edit engaging launch and instructional “how-to” videos, including colour grading and audio refinement, to support campaign objectives.
• Capture, light and shoot photography to support campaigns and marketing materials.
• Contribute to internal marketing content and share best practices and knowledge with other designers and teams across the organisation.

About the Candidate:

• A creatively driven designer with a strong, established portfolio demonstrating impactful campaigns across video, motion, photography and graphic design.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar in‑house or agency role, confident operating in client‑facing environments and building trusted relationships.
• Skilled in facilitating customer engagement workshops, gathering requirements, managing feedback and clearly articulating design concepts and decisions.
• Strong eye for composition, pacing, colour and visual storytelling, with meticulous attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Hands‑on video production experience, including camera operation (mirrorless), lighting, audio capture, editing and colour grading.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator, with the ability to produce polished, campaign‑ready assets.
• Highly organised, an effective communicator and comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines within a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products and an interest in modern workplace technologies, with a willingness to learn and upskill where needed.

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.