Middleweight Designer (advertising)

OWL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OWL is seeking a mid-level designer for a confidential ad agency client in East Central London. The role blends brand identity work with motion-friendly design, offering room to grow under senior designers in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' agency experience, strong After Effects foundations, and an interest in GenAI tools as part of the workflow. A diverse portfolio across consumer and lifestyle sectors is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of agency design experience.
• Fluent in ad agency processes and workflows.
• Solid After Effects foundations with room to grow.
• Portfolio showing range in brand and campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Build high-level consumer campaigns across brands and platforms.
• Develop brand identity work with strong visual storytelling.
• Bring concepts to life through motion design and animation.
• Collaborate with senior designers to refine and deliver on client briefs.

Skills

After Effects

GenAI tools

Brand design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Client: Rapidly independent advertising agency

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: East Central London, UK (Hybrid)

Seniority Level: Mid, flexible either side

We're recruiting a Middleweight Designer for a confidential ad agency client - an independent, award-winning creative and brand strategy agency known for campaigns that get noticed.

This is a generalist role for a designer who's found their craft and wants room to grow it - building out high level consumer campaigns, brand identity work with the skills to bring ideas to life in motion, with support from senior designers along the way. You'll work across a varied client roster spanning several major consumer and lifestyle sectors.

What you'll bring: at least 2 years' agency experience (we are looking for someone already fluent in ad agency process); solid After Effects foundations with appetite to grow; genuine curiosity about GenAI tools as part of your process; a portfolio showing real range and growing craft in brand and campaign work.

Clear growth path toward Senior Designer for the right person.

Client details shared directly with shortlisted candidates.