Junior Designer

Perkins+Will, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Junior Designer to craft engaging multimedia content. This role involves collaboration with diverse teams to deliver creative solutions and develop assets for various platforms. Candidates should possess strong skills in motion graphics, video editing, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. A degree in a related field is required. This 12-month contract offers mentorship and the opportunity to work on exciting national and global projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate ideas inspiringly.
• Strong skills in motion graphics and video editing.
• Ability to visualize concepts within physical spaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce multimedia content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Edit and optimize video and audio content for different media.

Skills

Collaboration

Motion graphics

Video editing

Time management

Organizational ability

Education

Degree in Multimedia Design, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)

UX/UI principles

Job description

Job Overview

As a Junior Designer, you will play a key role in crafting visually stunning and interactive content that enhances brand engagement and the customer journeys. You'll collaborate with our diverse team that consists of strategists, branding consultants, graphic and interior designers, architects, and signage & wayfinding specialists to create brand experiences and places that people will love. Our reach is international — allowing you the opportunity to work across a number of exciting local, national, and global projects at varying scales. This role will give you the confidence to develop yourself as a designer and provide hands‑on experience in combining design, problem‑solving, and an understanding of human behaviour to ensure a positive and seamless user experience. As part of Portland Design, you will receive support, guidance, and mentorship from our team who can help you develop as a design professional throughout your time with us.

We are looking for a talented, collaborative, and motivated Junior Designer to join our Portland Design team on an initial 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce multimedia content including graphics, animations, videos, and interactive presentations that can be utilised across the Portland Design team.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary design team to deliver creative solutions aligned with the project strategy and design drivers.
• Develop engaging assets for clients and internal communication assets such as presentations, websites, social media, and digital experiences.
• Edit and optimise video and audio content for various media platforms.
• Ensure all designs are consistent, accessible, and optimised for performance.
• Stay ahead of trends in customer experience design, digital signage, and interactive media.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure designs align with brand guidelines and spatial concepts.
• Collaborate with strategists and designers to create intuitive interfaces for digital touchpoints.
• Develop motion graphics, animations, and video content to support brand storytelling and brand activations.
• Utilise strong visual and illustrative skills, coupled with animation ability to continue to support and strengthen team output.
• Provide assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance; contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and Living Design.
• Proactively ask questions and express a curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin‑ups.

Qualifications

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Strong skills in motion graphics and video editing.
• Strong time‑management and organisational ability.
• Ability to visualise concepts within physical spaces and adapt designs for large‑scale displays.
• Familiarity with digital signage systems and retail technology platforms (preferred).

Software Skills

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) (required).
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and interactive design (required).
• Experience with 3D visualization or AR/VR content creation (preferred).
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS for interactive media (preferred).

Education Requirement

• Degree in Multimedia Design, Digital Media, or related field.

Application & Contact

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our multidisciplinary team who are shaping the future of customer experiences, please apply via this job posting today or reach out via email below. We are actively reviewing applications and are keen to start interviewing candidates at the start of January 2026.

For contact: [e-mail]

Please let us know if you require any assistance or need us to make adjustments during this process. Include the phrase “Applicant Accessibility” in the email title, a detailed description of the requested accommodation, your name, and preferred method of contact.

Perkins Will and Portland Design are an equal‑opportunity employer and support talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints, and solutions that best serve our clients, community, and enrich our work environment.