Senior Creative

Coffee Design Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a highly skilled Senior Creative to lead impactful design across various platforms including digital, print, and packaging. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of agency experience and a strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts. This role includes collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality execution while becoming a brand guardian for clients. The position is full-time on-site, offering competitive benefits such as a company pension and gym membership.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agency or professional design experience.
• Strong, varied portfolio showcasing creative and conceptual design.
• Detail-focused and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead creative concepts from brief to final execution.
• Translate brand strategy into audience-focused design.
• Create storyboards and visual assets for video content.

Skills

Creative and conceptual design

UI/UX design ability

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in graphic or digital design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Coffee Design’s vision is to be a leading creative partner where collaboration and innovation drive exceptional results for our clients and their brands.

We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Creative to lead the delivery of impactful design across brand, digital, print, packaging, and environmental platforms. With strong conceptual thinking and a sharp eye for detail, you’ll bring bold ideas to life that are both strategically sound and beautifully executed.

You’ll collaborate closely with strategy, content, and creative teams to ensure every piece of work is purposeful and on‑brand. Your portfolio should showcase your creative flair, attention to detail, and ability to deliver across a range of formats. We’re looking for a thinker and a maker—someone who takes pride in great ideas and high standards, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead creative concepts from brief to final execution across print, digital, and environmental media
• Translate brand strategy and insights into impactful, audience‑focused design
• Maintain consistency in brand identity and visual standards across all touchpoints of digital marketing campaigns
• Create storyboards and visual assets for video content, applying core motion design principles where relevant
• Comfortable art directing on video projects
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure creative integrity and usability across platforms
• Produce user‑friendly layouts, wireframes, and interfaces that support intuitive experiences
• Ensure all creative outputs meet project objectives and reflect high‑quality execution
• Become a trusted Brand Guardian for our clients
• Report into the Creative Directors on major projects, providing insight into key creative decisions

Requirements

• Strong, varied portfolio showcasing creative and conceptual design
• Degree in graphic or digital design (or related field)
• 5+ years of agency or professional design experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Motion skills using Adobe After Effects + Premier are a bonus
• Strong conceptual and UI/UX design ability
• Confident in presenting ideas to clients and teams
• Skilled in brand execution across digital, print, and environmental media
• Highly organised with strong communication skills
• Detail‑focused and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure

Please provide a link to your portfolio on your CV.

The agency

We are a creative agency that is dedicated to delivering exceptional and innovative solutions to our clients. As a team of talented creatives, developers, marketers, and project managers, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful and engaging brand experiences.

We are passionate about collaboration and communication, and we work closely with our clients to understand their needs and objectives. Whether we are developing an exciting new brand, rolling out a strategically planned campaign, or creating a cutting‑edge website, you’ll find a positive and innovative team atmosphere built on support and creativity.

Whether we are working on a small project or a large‑scale campaign, we bring our creativity, innovation, and attention to detail to every aspect of our work. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to delivering high‑quality solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.

Schedule: Full time on‑site

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• On‑site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (required)