Junior Creative Designer

RK BRANDS LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary yearly bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your

birthday off

Flexible working

35 working hours per week with 1 hour

50% staff discount across AYBL Group

Social events

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

£100 gift card upon joining

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

AYBL in Redditch is seeking a Junior Creative Designer to support the Creative team in delivering high-quality, on-brand assets across digital channels. You’ll work closely with Mid-Weight Designers and contribute to Always On creative for website, CRM, social media, and internal comms.

Ideal candidates will develop design skills in a fast-paced environment, handling a range of outputs from digital marketing to brand communications, with opportunities to learn and grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, composition and branding.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and delivery of Always On creative assets.
• Maintain AYBL's Always On creative library with fresh content.
• Design and update website assets and quarterly banners.
• Coordinate athlete documentation and internal communications.
• Prepare artwork files for handover to relevant teams.

Skills

Layout & typography

Branding principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Digital channels knowledge

AI tools awareness

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We are PASSIONATE. We are AMBITIOUS. We are COMMITTED. We are AYBL.

Ranked the number one fastest-growing private company in The Sunday Times 100 2022, AYBL has quickly become one of the most iconic women’s activewear brands worldwide since launching in the UK in 2018. With a mission to unite women through their love for fitness, we are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable activewear which seamlessly combines comfort, confidence and style. From this, our ethos “AYBL to believe, AYBL to achieve” was born.

Built on ambition, we only strive to be the very best. This means we want people who are equally ambitious, know when to take risks and consider themselves the best in their field.

As a brand, we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. That means all opportunities are equal opportunities. We value skills, we value individuality and above all, we value passion. Therefore, we will not tolerate discrimination of any sort.

The opportunities right now are limitless. We are looking to hire genuine people who demonstrate authenticity and a unique way of thinking.

As we grow, you’ll grow too.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Junior Creative Designer supports the Creative team in delivering high-quality, on-brand assets across digital channels. Working closely with the Mid-Weight Designers, the role is responsible for producing and maintaining Always On creative, supporting internal brand initiatives, and ensuring marketing assets are delivered accurately and efficiently across website, CRM, social media and internal communications.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their design skills within a fast-paced environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of creative outputs including digital marketing, brand communications and ongoing business-as-usual activity. The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day execution of the Always On creative calendar while supporting the wider Creative team in delivering engaging, commercially driven content.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, composition and branding principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on feedback.
• Passion for staying up to date with current creative trends.
• An understanding of digital channels, including website, CRM and social media content requirements.
• Awareness of emerging creative technologies, including AI tools, with the ability to apply these appropriately to enhance efficiency, support creative development and improve workflows.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects.
  A minimum of 1+ years working in a similar placement, internship, freelance or junior role.
• Understanding of email and website design best practices, with exposure to platforms such as Klaviyo and Shopify.
• Knowledge of current social media trends and platform best practices.

Responsibilities and duties

• Support the creation and delivery of Always On creative, including Grade C/D assets such as New In launches, product drops and evergreen content that do not require full campaign toolkits.
• Assist in building and maintaining AYBL’s Always On creative library, ensuring assets remain fresh, commercially relevant and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Design and update website assets, including quarterly banner refreshes, bulk promotional banners and supporting digital content.
• Support the coordination and upkeep of athlete documentation, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date across the business.
• Assist with internal branding initiatives, including events, presentations, LinkedIn assets and other internal communications.
• Prepare artwork files for handover to relevant teams, ensuring all assets meet required specifications and brand standards.
• Ensure all creative output is delivered accurately, on time and to a high standard of execution.
• Conduct research into design trends, competitor activity and emerging creative techniques to support ongoing development and innovation within the team.
• Stay up to date with emerging creative tools and technologies, including AI, applying these where relevant to enhance workflows and creative output.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider Creative, Brand and Marketing teams, responding positively to feedback and adapting work where required.
• Support Mid-Weight Creatives and the wider Creative team on projects as required, contributing to the successful delivery of departmental objectives.
• Assist the line manager with ad hoc tasks and administrative duties to support the efficient running of the Creative team.

Perks

• Discretionary yearly bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
• Flexible working
• 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break
• 50% staff discount across AYBL Group
• Social events
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym membership
• £100 gift card upon joining
• Employee wellbeing support

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20-minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view. We're also excited to be moving to a new home in Solihull soon, so it's important you're able to travel there as well as to Redditch.