Junior Digital Designer

ZeroLight; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual salary review

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Tools provided for performance

Free snacks & drinks

Job summary

ZeroLight is seeking a Junior Digital Designer in Newcastle upon Tyne for a hybrid role. You’ll craft short form video content, assist with UI/UX, and develop visuals using AI tools across automotive and architecture projects.

You’ll design decks, webpages, marketing assets, and interactive experiences while collaborating with the design team. A passion for social media and video editing is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid design foundation with attention to detail.
• Strong interest in social media trends, especially TikTok.
• Curiosity in AI creative tools and how generative tech can reshape design.
• Familiarity with UI/UX concepts; experience with Figma is a bonus.
• Interest in filming, video editing, or motion graphics (Premiere, After Effects encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Ideate, shoot, and edit short form video content for web and social channels.
• Design decks, webpages, marketing materials, and digital assets for stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with the design team on interactive experiences and product configurators.
• Use generative AI tools and motion graphics to create visuals and teasers.
• Contribute ideas for social campaigns and creative visuals.

Skills

Video editing

Social media design

UI/UX understanding

Generative AI

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Figma

Job description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Hybrid Working)

Note: We are seeking candidates currently based in the North East, or those willing to relocate to the area. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About The Role

ZeroLight is looking for a Junior Digital Designer, an enthusiastic, forward-thinking creative ready to jump into design, social media, and cutting edge visual tech.

We’re seeking someone with a strong eye for detail and a desire to bring fresh ideas to the table every day. Working across exciting sectors like automotive and architecture you’ll support our design team by crafting short form videos, designing pitch decks, assisting with UI/UX, and visuals using generative AI tools' or similar.

What You’ll Do

• Ideate, shoot, and edit short form video content for web, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram to showcase ZeroLight’s technology and fuel our social channels.
• Help design presentation decks, webpages, marketing materials, and digital assets for internal stakeholders and high-profile clients.
• Collaborate with the design team on interactive client experiences and digital product configurators.
• Leveraging generative AI tools and motion graphics to produce key visuals, promotional teasers, and AI-driven video content.
• Actively contribute ideas for social campaigns, design trends, and creative visual approaches.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid design foundation with a strong eye for detail.
• A deep interest in social media platforms (especially TikTok), with an understanding of trends, pacing, and basic video editing tools.
• A genuine interest in AI creative tools and a desire to explore how generative tech can transform visual design.
• Familiarity with or desire to learn UI and UX design principles (experience working in Figma is a great bonus).
• Beneficial experience or interest in filming, video editing or motion graphic design. (Premiere, After Effects etc).
• Forward-thinking, collaborative, and always excited to share ideas and learn new skills on the job.

Benefits

What to expect

Reward & Contribution

• Hybrid working
• Annual salary review process
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance program
• Provision of all the tools you need to perform your best work
• Fully stocked kitchen with free drinks, crisps, fruit, yoghurts, biscuits, chocolate bars, porridge and granola.

Development & Progression

• A comprehensive onboarding process to ensure you hit the ground running
• Quarterly Collaboration Weeks where teams gather to share knowledge and best practices
• One to one coaching sessions with qualified coaches
• Company-wide personal development sessions on topics such as psychological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Mentorship from a team of seasoned professionals across different disciplines
• Travel & conference opportunities

Time

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days holiday, which rises to 30 days based on length of service
• Additional free holidays over the Christmas period when the studio closes.
• All standard bank holidays
• Flexible working hours with start and finish times between 8am - 10am / 4pm - 6pm

Wellbeing & Culture

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for mental health and wellbeing support including access to therapy sessions
• Free fruit and healthy snacks, running and sports clubs, Cycle to Work Scheme, and showers in the studio
• Quarterly social gatherings, including our famous Christmas Party
• Enjoy a creative, inclusive, and collaborative culture