Digital Designer (6-month Fixed Term Contract)

Inspired-Thinking-Group-; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Well

Smart Working up to 40% from home

Work from abroad up to 90 days a year

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a talented Digital Designer to join the team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract and help bring the Waitrose brand to life across digital channels.

You’ll create engaging, customer-focused creative for campaigns, promotions and brand communications across web, social, email and digital advertising, while collaborating with the Creative team to deliver work that balances creativity with business goals.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in a digital design role (agency or in-house).
• Strong portfolio across digital channels.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience using Figma for digital design and collaboration.
• Solid understanding of design best practices across social, web and email.
• Strong typography, layout and visual communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confident working collaboratively and receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce digital assets across web, social, email and digital marketing.
• Adapt campaign creative for different formats, audiences and platforms.
• Ensure all work aligns with Waitrose brand guidelines and digital best practices.
• Create customer-focused designs that balance creativity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Creative and Marketing and Trade teams to meet business objectives.
• Manage and organise design files and assets efficiently.
• Contribute ideas and creative thinking to the wider team.

Skills

Digital design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Typography

Layout

Accessibility

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

We're looking for a talented Digital Designer on an initial 6 month fixed term contract to join the team and help bring the Waitrose brand to life across digital channels. You'll create engaging, customer-focused creative that supports campaigns, promotions and brand communications across web, social, email and digital advertising.

You’ll be working alongside a team of digital designers to create impactful creative that is beautifully crafted and commercially effective. This is a great opportunity for a designer who is passionate about digital, enjoys solving creative challenges and wants to develop your skills within a fast-paced retail environment.

What you’ll do:

• Design and produce digital assets across web, social, email and digital marketing.
• Adapt campaign creative for different formats, audiences and platforms.
• Ensure all work is aligned to Waitrose brand guidelines and digital best practice.
• Create customer-focused designs that balance creativity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Creative, exploring briefs from both Marketing and Trade client teams to deliver work that meets business objectives.
• Manage and organise design files and assets efficiently.
• Contribute ideas and creative thinking to the wider team.

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years' experience in a digital design role, either agency-side or in-house.
• A strong portfolio showing creative thinking and craft across digital channels.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience using Figma for digital design and collaboration.
• A solid understanding of design best practices across social, web and email.
• Strong typography, layout and visual communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines.
• Confidence working collaboratively and responding positively to feedback.

What You'll Bring

• A curious mindset and a desire to continuously develop your skills.
• A passion for design, creativity and digital experiences.
• A collaborative approach and enjoyment of working as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• An understanding of accessibility and responsive design principles.

Desirable

• Experience working with retail, FMCG or eCommerce brands.
• Basic motion design skills, including After Effects.

Perks at ITG — alongside a competitive salary, here's what you can look forward to:

• Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
• Flexibility & lifestyle — Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year.
• Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
• Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax-efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
• Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
• Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.