Designer/Art Director

Story Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

5% matched pension scheme

Comprehensive Health Cover

Training and Progression

ThanksBen Platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Mission Share Incentive Plan

Referral Bonus

Job summary

A creative advertising agency in Scotland is seeking a talented Designer/Art Director to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and a strong understanding of both print and digital production. You will work with a dynamic team to create innovative advertising solutions for notable brands. This position offers generous benefits, including extensive vacation time and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of print and digital production processes.
• Ability to manage relationships with external partners, balancing quality and profitability.
• Self-motivated and capable of handling multiple projects efficiently.
• Passionate about design trends and innovation.
• Eager to learn and develop skills within a team.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative advertising and communication solutions across various brands.
• Develop visual concepts for online and offline campaigns.
• Collaborate with copywriters and creative directors to execute ideas effectively.

Skills

Creative Cloud mastery

Multi-platform know-how

Commercial awareness

Self-driven and adaptable

Creatively curious

Growth-minded

Clear communicator

Job description

Join to apply for the Designer/Art Director role at Story Group.

We’re a creative advertising and marketing agency with a knack for turning customers into brand believers. With over 200 effectiveness awards under our belt, we know how to craft bold ideas that motivate and inspire.

Our team of talented individuals bring their unique skills and perspectives to every challenge. Whether it’s long-term brand building or fast-paced marketing activations, we thrive on tackling diverse sectors, media and objectives.

We’re also part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group, made up of a group of top‑tier agencies delivering outstanding performance for brands.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for a brilliant Designer/Art Director to join our Creative team. You’ll be bringing your skills and passion to a busy creative department to produce idea‑led advertising and comms across some amazing brands. Working with copywriters, and guided by our creative directors, you’ll deliver visual concepts for on and offline campaigns, then bring those ideas to life in beautifully crafted executions.

What you’ll bring:

Technical Expertise

• Creative Cloud mastery: Confident working across Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to bring ideas to life with precision and flair.
• Multi‑platform know‑how: Solid understanding of both print and digital production, ensuring assets are crafted to the highest standard for every output.
• Commercial awareness: A smart, considered approach to commissioning external partners – from illustrators and photographers to animators, directors and production companies – always balancing creative excellence with agency profitability.

Soft Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Self‑driven and adaptable: A motivated self‑starter who can juggle multiple projects while managing time effectively.
• Creatively curious: Passionate about culture, design and innovation, and always keen to share that enthusiasm with the team.
• Growth‑minded: Eager to learn, develop and stretch your skills as part of a supportive creative environment.
• Clear communicator: A strong communicator and attentive listener, able to collaborate confidently across teams and with clients.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with 31 days (including bank holidays) and watch your holiday grow! After 2 years, it’s 32 days, 34 days after 4 years, and an amazing 36 days after 5 years.
• Thinking Ahead: Plan for the future with our 5% matched pension scheme.
• Comprehensive Health Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with life assurance at 4x your basic salary and critical illness cover after probation. Plus, you can opt into our private medical insurance scheme for even more protection.
• Training and Progression: Level up your skills with 24/7 access to hundreds of online courses. Plus IPA training and events.
• ThanksBen Platform: Access an exciting range of perks, from store discounts to health and wellness options.
• Fitness Meets Sustainability: Get fit and go green with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Drive Electric, Live Electric: Join our electric car salary sacrifice scheme for a brand‑new EV, with insurance, maintenance, MOTs, and breakdown cover included. It’s part of our commitment to sustainability.
• Mission Share Incentive Plan: Be part of something bigger! Own a slice of The MISSION Group through our tax‑efficient share incentive plan.
• Referral Bonus: Know someone amazing? Refer them for a role and earn £££ when they complete their probation period.

These are just some of the ways we support you in living your best life, at work and outside of it.

We want to be a power of change in our industry and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

We close our offices over the festive break to give all our employees a chance to relax and refresh. We will be back in the new year; however, please note that during this time your application will not be reviewed or responded to.