Junior Designer

YDS Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support and mentorship from an in-house team

Exposure to diverse projects

Opportunities for skill development

Job summary

A leading design firm in Leeds is seeking a creative Junior Designer to join their marketing team. The role involves creating digital assets and print collateral for multiple brands, supporting brand development, and collaborating closely with the marketing team to execute innovative campaigns. Ideal candidates will be recent design graduates or have 1-2 years of experience, with proficiency in design software and a passion for visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Experience with design software is essential.
• A proactive mindset and collaborative spirit are required.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging digital assets for social media.
• Support brand identity development for YDS & Smile White.
• Collaborate with marketing for successful campaigns.
• Bring innovative ideas to enhance visual storytelling.

Skills

Proficient in Design Software

Strong eye for typography

Passion for branding

Detail-oriented

Education

Recent design graduate or 1-2 years' experience

Tools

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

This range is provided by YDS Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We’re looking for a creative and ambitious Junior Designer to join our fast-growing marketing team, working across Yorkshire Dental Suite (an award-winning private dental practice) and Smile White (a rapidly expanding UK dental brand).

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on design experience across two exciting brands, working on everything from digital campaigns to print collateral, social media content, events, and brand launches.

Responsibilities

• Designing engaging digital assets for websites, social media, and email campaigns
• Supporting the development of brand identity and guidelines for both YDS & Smile White
• Working closely with the wider marketing team on creative campaigns and launches
• Bringing fresh, innovative ideas to elevate our visual storytelling

Qualifications

• A recent design graduate (or 1–2 years’ experience in a design role)
• Proficient in Design Software (Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; bonus if you know After Effects/Premiere Pro)
• A strong eye for typography, colour, and layout
• Passion for branding and creating consistent, polished visuals
• A proactive, detail-oriented designer who thrives in a collaborative team

Benefits

• Full-time, office-based role in Leeds with two dynamic, forward-thinking brands
• Exposure to a wide range of projects – from luxury private healthcare to national brand campaigns
• Support, mentorship, and development from an experienced in-house marketing team
• Opportunity to work on events, social campaigns, and exciting new product launches

Hours: Full time 09:00 – 17:00

We’d love to learn more about you and your work. If this role feels like a strong match, please send us your CV along with a portfolio that highlights your most relevant projects. Your application will help us understand not only your experience, but also the creativity, craft, and perspective you bring to the team.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Retail Health and Personal Care Products, Technology, Information and Media, and Financial Services