Lead Digital Designer

awesome.; South Yorkshire, Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Digital Designer to shape exceptional digital experiences. This role involves leading the design process for websites and applications, ensuring user-friendly, accessible designs that meet high UX standards. You will collaborate with a talented team, develop a comprehensive design system, and contribute to a dynamic and creative work environment. With a focus on personal growth and work-life balance, this opportunity offers a chance to shine in a supportive atmosphere where your ideas are valued. Join a team that believes in doing brilliant work with purpose and personality.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Regular work socials

Equipment provided (laptop)

Support around childcare

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in brand or digital design required.
• Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud is essential.
• Strong understanding of UX principles and accessibility design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for websites and apps from concept to prototype.
• Collaborate with developers for seamless design handovers.
• Create and manage testing sheets to ensure quality and functionality.

Skills

UX Design

Digital Design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Brand Identity

Communication Skills

3D Animation

2D Animation

Accessibility Design Principles

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Lucidchart

After Effects

Blender

Project Management Software

Job description

Role Description

We’re looking for a Lead Digital Designer to bring their creative expertise, UX knowledge, and problem-solving skills to our team. If you’re passionate about designing exceptional digital experiences for the future, have a keen eye for detail, and love pushing the boundaries of web and UI design, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end design process for websites and apps, from site mapping to high-fidelity wireframing and professional prototyping.
• Ensure designs are accessible, user-friendly, and meet the highest UX standards.
• Develop and maintain a design system, setting up repositories in prototyping software like Figma.
• Oversee proofing and revision management with clients, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate closely with developers, handling design handovers and ensuring a smooth transition from design to development.
• Create and manage website testing sheets and lead the website testing process to maintain quality and functionality.
• Demonstrate pro-level digital design skills, producing visually compelling and strategically sound designs.
• Supporting other studio and creative tasks such as design collateral for marketing, video and project requirements where needed.
• 3-6 years of experience in brand design, digital design, or a related field.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Advanced proficiency in Figma (required).
• Strong understanding of UX principles and the ability to apply them to branding and digital design.
• Experience working with flowchart software such as Lucidchart.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in professional ICT tools and project management software.
• A portfolio that showcases your ability to create compelling, professional brand identities and digital designs.
• Experience in brand identity and strategy.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility design principles.
• Ability to create 3D animations for web (e.g., using Blender, Spline).
• Experience and ability to create 2D animations (e.g using After Effects).
• Creation of video design components, such as intro/outros, transitions and similar.

Why work with awesome.?

We’re not just about getting the job done – we’re about doing it brilliantly, with purpose, and with a good splash of personality. We're about doing work that matters, with people who care. Our team is a friendly, creative bunch that loves to collaborate, celebrate big ideas, and have a laugh along the way.

Here, you’ll grow, innovate, and feel genuinely valued. Got a spark of an idea? We’re all ears. Need support? We’ve got your back. It’s a place where your work will shine, your voice will be heard, and Mondays won’t feel like Mondays anymore.

We’re committed to helping you grow. Whether through workshops, training sessions, or mentoring, we encourage you to take on new challenges and develop your skills, because when you grow, we grow.

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll work alongside a passionate and talented team where everyone’s ideas are heard and valued.

Annual leave

We believe in work-life balance, and that means time to rest and recharge! You’ll receive 20 days of annual leave plus all the bank holidays (28 days in total).

Company pension scheme

Your future matters to us. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme to help you plan ahead, and feel secure about your financial future. We’re here to support you now and down the road.

Work socials and awesome. days

We work hard, but we play hard too! Regular work socials and team get-togethers are a great way to unwind, build relationships, and have fun with your colleagues. There’s always something in the works.

Family perks and support

Life’s busy, especially when you’ve got family to look after. That’s why we offer flexible working hours and support around childcare and important events, so you can balance your work and personal life without missing a thing.

Equipment provided

You’ll receive a laptop that’s perfect for both studio and remote work, ensuring you’re set up to succeed wherever you are.

We believe in offering flexibility in how you work. You’ll primarily work from our Sheffield studio, but depending on the situation occasional home working could be an option. We trust you to find the work setup that suits you best.