Digital Designer

Williams Lea; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global support services provider in London is seeking a Digital Designer to enhance user experience through visually appealing designs. The role involves managing digital projects from concept to delivery while ensuring brand consistency. Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and a solid knowledge of animation and digital design tools. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work model.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a creative agency or in-house creative team.
• Strong portfolio with examples of engaging and inspiring design.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate digital design projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure consistent brand outputs across all touchpoints.
• Manage, design and art-working from initial creative concepts through to final delivery.

Skills

Digital design

Animation/motion design

Branding

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML and CSS

Social media campaigns

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premier Pro

Job description

Digital DesignerSalary: £42,000 - £44,000 per annum plus company benefitsLocation: LondonContract: Permanent, Full TimeShifts: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am until 5:30pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch breakWork Model: HybridApplication Requirement: Please apply with CV and Portfolio/showreel/website to be consideredWilliams Lea seeks a Digital Designer to join our team!Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms.Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.Purpose of roleAs part of the in-house Creative Team, the Digital Designer will work to create visually appealing and effective contents that enhances user experience and meets the strategic goals for a variety of media. We are looking for someone who can work with conceptual designs producing high-quality deliverables and becoming a brand guardian. The ideal candidate is a team player, so a collaborative mindset is essential.Key responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate digital design projects from concept to completion, working with other team members to ensure this happens in the most effective manner
• Ensure designs are fit for purpose and feeding back to wider team ahead of deadlines
• Ensure consistent brand outputs across all touchpoints
• Own templates considering best practice for digital design
• To undertake appropriate design/formatting work, ensuring items are produced correctly, proofed and returned by agreed deadlines
• Review briefs from clients whilst advising them on the best possible style and layout for work within the corporate guidelines
• Manage, design and art-working from initial creative concepts through to final delivery
• Understand, follow and develop brand guidelines
• Educate and influence clients to choose effective and functional designs and deliverables within budget
• Follow document submission process in accordance with standards and protocols
• Strong time management skills, the ability to juggle more than one project at a time
• Keep abreast of design developments, bringing new ideas to the team
• Ensure all quality review checklists and pre-flight checking procedures are adhered to
• Able to establish and sustain a professional and productive rapport with clients.
  
  5+ years of experience in a creative agency or in-house creative team
• Strong portfolio with examples of engaging and inspiring design
• A solid understanding of branding and the ability to convey brand messaging through design both on and offline
• Owning and developing the client's briefs in line with brand guidelines and strategic objectives
• Advanced knowledge in animation/motion design and Adobe After Effects
• Wide experience in social media campaigns
• Good understanding of HTML and CSS
• Knowledge in Adobe Premier Pro highly desirable
• Experience in creating interactive PDFs
• Understanding of different CMS platforms and digital delivery
• Able to work independently, prioritize accordingly, and iterate quickly
• You will have a creative flair, an exceptional eye for quality and detail and an aptitude for creative thinking
• Creative talent, able to take direction, with the ability to produce conceptual work within set boundaries
• You will be knowledgeable in Design and an understanding of competitors, emerging trends and technologies to share with the team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong design skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) with a willingness to learn new applications
• Great eye for detail and systematic approach to administrative duties
• Innovative with the ability to implement problem solving initiatives
• Confident communicator who can liaise directly with the clients and promote the benefits of great design
• Understand and anticipate clients' needs and expectations
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  
  Rewards and Benefits:We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time or fixed term roles)
• Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers - including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV's, laptops and computers or household appliances.
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Referral Scheme