Mid-weight Digital Designer

Central Employment Agency; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing creative agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Mid-weight Digital Designer. This position involves leading the visual identity of clients' portfolios and conceptualising user-centric digital experiences. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of relevant experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary up to £35,000 based on experience and portfolio quality.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role with a solid portfolio.
• Strong UX/UI experience.
• Proficiency in motion graphics and video editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital design identities for clients.
• Conceptualise and design user-centric digital experiences.
• Provide strategic creative direction to cross-functional teams.

Skills

User-centric digital experiences

Mentoring junior team members

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Digital first mentality

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketch

Figma

Job description

Central Employment are working with an expanding Performance Marketing and Creative Agency in Newcastle, as they look to recruit a Mid-weight Digital Designer.

• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office (Newcastle), 2 days from home
• Up to £35,000 DOE & quality of portfolio

Mid-weight Digital Designer

As a Mid-weight Digital Designer, specialising in multimedia, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the charge in shaping the visual identity of my clients creative portfolio, from renowned brands to emerging challenger brands across the UK.

Key duties of the Mid-weight Digital Designer

• Lead the development and evolution of digital design identities for their clients, ensuring consistency, authenticity, and resonance across all touchpoints.
• Conceptualise and design intuitive, user‑centric digital experiences that drive engagement, conversions, and brand loyalty.
• Provide strategic creative direction to cross‑functional teams, guiding projects from concept to execution while maintaining a high standard of quality and innovation.
• Collaborate closely with fellow designers, copywriters, developers, and marketers to bring ideas to life. Mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and development.
• You have a solid portfolio showcasing your expertise in digital design with 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, or other relevant design tools.
• Strong UX/UI experience, with a digital first mentality.
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing would be distinct plus.
• You possess a keen understanding of brand positioning, consumer behaviour, and digital marketing principles, allowing you to design with purpose and impact.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly with cross‑functional teams to turn ideas into reality.

UK + travel to the North East // Permanent
Up to £85,000 DOE

Glasgow + hybrid // Permanent
Up to £60,000 DOE