Creative Designer - Engine by Starling

Starling Bank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK B2B SaaS technology company is seeking a Creative Designer to enhance their brand communication across various platforms. The role involves collaborating with teams to create engaging visuals for proposals, websites, and social media. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of design experience with a solid skillset in digital and motion design. Join a forward-thinking company known for its commitment to diversity and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Extra day holiday for birthday

Paid volunteering time

Company-enhanced pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of design experience in a technology-driven environment.
• Experience in B2B technology companies or agencies.
• Strong general design skillset across various mediums.

Responsibilities

• Craft visuals and content for proposals and collateral.
• Collaborate with Marketing for web pages and social media.
• Develop concepts for brand campaigns and activations.

Skills

Digital design (Figma)

Motion design (After Effects)

Print design (InDesign)

Collaborative skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Engine by Starling is a hybrid-working, engineering-led company focused on delivering SaaS technology to banks and financial institutions worldwide. We are seeking to transform banking in different markets through our modern, built-from-scratch technology that powers Starling Bank and now serves external clients as a standalone business.

We are expanding our Marketing and Business Development team with a Creative Designer who will support the Senior Graphic Designer and communicate the Engine proposition through design across websites, social channels, events, PR, collateral and product demo videos, as well as sales pitches. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting B2B SaaS technology companies.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Business Development team to craft visuals and content for proposals, demos, white papers and collateral that communicate the Engine proposition. Includes creating static and motion visuals.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and refresh website pages, ensure design works across devices, measure performance using data (page load time, clicks), and translate product promotions and thought leadership to social media.
• Develop concepts for international and regional brand campaigns and activations (sponsorships, event series, partnerships).
• As the second Creative Designer on the team, help build and apply the brand consistently across internal and external communications, evolve brand guidelines, and create templates for the wider team and for merchandise and events.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on design experience within a technology-driven startup or with B2B technology companies in agency or in-house roles.
• General design skillset covering digital design (Figma), motion (After Effects), and print design (InDesign).
• Ability to demystify complex subjects with design to create compelling, converting presentation slides with technical product content.
• Confidence presenting work and openness to feedback; interest in FinTech and a creative mindset to stand out.
• A strategic mindset with aspirations to contribute to a leading UK B2B SaaS technology company.

Interview Process

• Initial video interview with BD/Marketing team – 45 mins
• In-depth interview with Head of Marketing – 60 mins
• Final interview with Chief Commercial Officer – ~45 minutes

This role will close for applications no later than Mon 16th June.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave increases with length of service; option to buy or sell up to five extra days
• 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
• Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x salary and group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health, mental health support and cancer care; partner discounts
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Perkbox membership with retail discounts and wellness resources
• Initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships, and EV leasing

About Us

You may be put off applying if you don’t tick every box. We’re open to discussion and excited about working with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer and we commit to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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