Midweight Graphic Designer & Creative

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative marketing agency in Manchester seeks a Midweight Graphic Designer. The role involves working on diverse design projects, focusing on brand identities and campaigns, while collaborating with a team in a dynamic environment. This position is perfect for someone transitioning into their next professional step with a passion for design.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Personal development support and training opportunities

Regular inspiration sessions, socials, and team lunches

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus).
• Strong portfolio showing a mix of brand, campaign, and digital work.

Responsibilities

• Design for digital and print across a variety of projects.
• Support the development of creative concepts and moodboards.
• Collaborate with designers and strategists.

Skills

Design for digital and print

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Confident layout, typography, and composition skills

Positive attitude with a desire to learn

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

After Effects or similar

Job description

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Client:

Serotonin

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

About Us

We’re a creatively-led marketing and brand advertising agency based in Manchester, working with

clients across lifestyle, culture, tech, retail, and more. Our work spans brand identity, campaigns,

content creation, and digital design—always with an eye for craft and a desire to make an impact.

We’re a tight-knit, collaborative team that believes in pushing creative boundaries, thinking

strategically, and producing work we’re genuinely proud of.

The Role

We’re looking for a Junior to Midweight Graphic Designer & Creative to join our growing design team

—perfect for someone ready for their second professional role and looking to grow creatively in a

You’ll work across brand and campaign projects, bringing strong design thinking, attention to

detail, and a passion for visual storytelling. From social content to brand identities, pitch decks to

packaging, you’ll help shape and execute creative work across a wide range of clients and formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Design for digital and print across a variety of projects—branding, campaigns, social,
• presentations, packaging, and more
• Support the development of creative concepts and moodboards alongside senior creatives
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, strategists, and account managers to deliver highquality
• Contribute to the evolution of visual identities, creating assets that are both on-brand and
• fresh
• Assist in preparing client presentations and pitches
• Stay up to date with design trends and contribute inspiration and ideas to the team
• Skills & Experience
• 1–3 years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus)
• Strong portfolio showing a mix of brand, campaign, and digital work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
• Figma knowledge is a bonus
• Confident layout, typography, and composition skills
• A strong eye for detail and consistency
• Positive, can-do attitude with a desire to learn and grow
• Able to take feedback and work collaboratively in a team setting
• Organised and comfortable working across multiple projects at once

Nice to Have

• Basic animation or motion skills (After Effects or similar)
• Experience working with brand guidelines and creating design systems
• Interest in photography, illustration, or another creative discipline
• An understanding of how design lives in digital and social environments

What We Offer

• A chance to grow with a supportive and ambitious creative team
• Salary DoE ranging from £26,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Real responsibility on live projects from day one
• A design-led studio culture based in central Manchester
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Personal development support and training opportunities
• Regular inspiration sessions, socials, and team lunches
• An inclusive, collaborative environment where ideas and input are always welcome

How to Apply

Please send your CV, a PDF or link to your portfolio within the CV, and a short intro about why this role feels like the right next step for you in the next stage

Application Process:

• Applications accepted from 6th June - 23rd June 2025
• Successful applicants will be contacted week commencing 23rd June
• First-round interviews will take place at our Manchester office between 30th June - 5th July 2025
• There will be a maximum of three interviews, the second and third may be online
• Offers will be extended from 7th July
• Start date will be from 1st September (or earlier depending on candidates notice period)
• Do not apply via a recruitment consultant - we do not work with them.
• Recruiters please do not contact in relation to the role. We will not work with you.