Junior Creative

Jaywing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development and mentorship opportunities

Access to creative tools and software

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Leeds is seeking a Junior Creative to develop innovative content across digital and social platforms. This entry-level role focuses on collaboration within a dynamic team, allowing you to explore creative storytelling and the latest design technologies. Ideal candidates will have a portfolio showcasing their skills and a passion for social media. Join us to push creative boundaries and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and execution.
• Ability to work with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative ideas and content for social platforms.
• Collaborate with designers and strategists on concepts.
• Keep up-to-date with cultural and social trends.

Skills

Creative thinking

Content creation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

Job Overview

Talent Acquisition Lead at Jaywing and Stubben Edge

About Jaywing

Jaywing is a leading digital-first creative and data-driven agency, known for combining the power of creativity with the intelligence of data and AI. We deliver bold, impactful solutions that drive meaningful growth for our clients, from shaping social-first campaigns to designing integrated brand experiences. Our values, "collaboration, innovation, integrity, and excellence, " shape everything we do, and we foster a culture that supports people in experimenting, pushing boundaries, and thriving.

The Creative Team

Our Creative Team is at the heart of Jaywing’s work, developing ideas and content that power campaigns across digital, social, and integrated platforms. We are storytellers, designers, and makers who thrive on pushing creative boundaries while staying tuned into cultural and digital trends. As a Junior Creative, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative group, working closely with senior creatives and strategists to develop concepts and content that deliver results for some of the world’s most exciting brands.

Role Purpose

The Junior Creative will help generate and execute fresh, social-first ideas that connect with audiences across multiple digital platforms. You’ll support the wider creative team in developing concepts, crafting content, and delivering high-quality work. Whether it’s exploring new ways to tell stories, creating assets more efficiently, or testing out emerging AI design platforms, this role is about combining your creative instincts and social media know-how with the latest technology to make work for brands like Yorkshire Tea, Taylors, Merrell, Pizza Express…that stands out.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop creative ideas and content across digital and social platforms, working under the guidance of senior creatives.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and strategists to bring campaign concepts to life.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and idea generation for client briefs and internal projects.
• Support in producing and delivering content that is aligned with brand guidelines and resonates with target audiences.
• Keep up-to-date with cultural, digital, and social trends, ensuring your work feels relevant and forward-thinking.
• Assist in preparing presentations, storyboards and mock-ups to communicate creative ideas.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver social assets and campaigns.
• Able to work from Leeds HQ on a hybrid basis (3/2 days a week)

Skills Required

Essential Skills and Experience

• A portfolio that demonstrates strong creative thinking and execution across social platforms.
• Passion for creative storytelling, content creation, social media and cultural trends.
• Ability to work or learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar design tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to take direction and feedback positively.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience creating social-first content
• Motion graphics or video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere Pro, CapCut, Runway, etc.).
• Happy to feature in brand’s social content assets whenever necessary.
• Copywriting and/or conceptual idea generation.
• Understanding of paid and organic social best practices.
• Experience or interest on AI tools (e.g. MidJourney, ChatGPT, Flow, DALL·E).
• Previous agency or in-house creative internship/work placement.

More Information

• Career Development: Jaywing offers structured development and mentorship opportunities. As a Junior Creative, you’ll get hands-on coaching and guidance, including how to integrate AI into your creative toolkit, with clear paths to midweight and senior roles.
• Tools and Software: You’ll have access to Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, and AI creative tools to support ideation, design, and production.
• Team Culture: The Creative Team values curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration. We believe in combining human creativity and AI innovation when relevant to create work that’s both culturally sharp and future-ready.
• Clients: You’ll work across a broad mix of brands, from well-known brand names to disruptive challengers, giving you a diverse and exciting portfolio.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Art/Creative, Marketing, and Design
• Industries: Advertising Services and Marketing Services