Graphic Designer (Advertising / Video / Paid Media)

Marstep Resourcing Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, designing static and video ads for platforms like Meta and TikTok. The ideal candidate should have strong design skills, expertise in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, and experience in creating assets for digital campaigns. The firm provides competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical coverage

Increased holiday entitlement

Flexible environment

Career progression

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Strong graphic design experience in a performance-led environment.
• Proficiency in creative design software.
• Experience creating digital campaign assets.

Responsibilities

• Design static ad creatives for paid channels.
• Create and edit short-form video ads.
• Produce multiple design variations for testing.

Skills

Visual skills

Production of static and video assets

Attention to detail

Collaboration with teams

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Job description

This is a great opportunity to work for an established and fast growing business, where you will have the opportunity to develop a worthwhile career. The company are experiencing significant growth and this will create genuine opportunities to develop the role further. They offer a hybrid working model which can be discussed in more detail on application. They are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to work alongside the existing marketing team to further capitalise on their explosive growth over the last few years. Our marketplace is fast-paced and constantly evolving, with a strong focus on performance‑led marketing. Creative plays a key role in how we test, learn and scale paid advertising across multiple platforms.

Key Attributes

• Design‑First Mindset: Strong visual skills with a clear eye for layout, typography and brand consistency.
• Hands‑On Creator: Comfortable producing static and video assets yourself on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Detail‑Oriented: Careful with formats, sizing and platform requirements.
• Collaborative: Works closely with marketing and wider teams to deliver creative that performs.

Core Responsibilities

• Ad Design: Design static ad creatives for paid channels including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok and YouTube.
• Video Design: Create and edit short‑form video ads suitable for paid social and video platforms.
• UGC Creative Support: Help shape UGC‑style content by briefing creators and refining assets for use in ads.
• Creative Variations: Produce multiple design variations to support testing and optimisation.
• External Designer Collaboration: Work with external designers or editors when needed, providing clear creative direction and feedback.
• Ad Uploads: Upload ad creatives into platforms when required and ensure correct specifications.
• Asset Management: Maintain organised creative folders, naming conventions and design libraries.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all creative aligns with brand guidelines across ads, email and partnerships.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong graphic design experience, ideally within an in‑house or performance‑led environment.
• Proficiency in any creative design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and or Canva).
• Experience creating assets for paid advertising or digital campaigns.
• Ability to design for multiple formats and sizes.
• Experience creating or editing short‑form video content.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing ads for Meta, TikTok or YouTube.
• Familiarity with UGC‑style creative and performance testing.
• Basic video editing or motion graphics experience.
• Experience collaborating with marketers or paid media teams.

Prerequisites

• Tools: Confident using Adobe tools, Figma, Canva and standard office software.
• Work Style: Comfortable working from home and office as part of a hybrid setup.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience, plus performance‑based incentives.
• Permanent Contract: Full‑time role, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Private Medical Coverage: Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Holiday Incentive: Increased holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Flexible Environment: Casual dress code, relaxed office culture and team events.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to grow and develop within the marketing and creative team.
• Learning and Development: Support for skill development and training.