Senior Creative Designer

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ThePlaceToBe in Leeds is seeking a Senior Creative Designer to lead branding, packaging and digital campaigns with a strong storytelling approach. You’ll shape concepts from idea to execution, delivering high-quality design that resonates with consumer audiences.

With 5+ years of graphic or creative design experience and a portfolio spanning branding, visual identity and motion, you’ll collaborate with clients and teams to exceed expectations and grow as a creative professional.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design or creative design.
• Portfolio showcasing branding, visual identity and campaigns.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience contributing to or directing motion and animation projects.
• Strong communication skills to present concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional visual concepts and brand assets across multiple projects.
• Lead creative development from concept to final delivery.
• Produce design work that tells engaging brand stories.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet objectives.
• Inspire peers with innovative thinking and great design.

Skills

5+ years experience

Branding portfolio

Adobe Creative Cloud

Motion/animation workflows

Strong communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Job description

ThePlaceToBe are excited to be working with a growing creative agency that partners with well-known consumer, lifestyle, and entertainment brands, delivering standout work across branding, packaging, and digital campaigns. Known for being super creative and it’s collaborative culture, this agency offers an environment where ideas are valued, creativity thrives, and people are encouraged to grow.

About the role...

As Senior Creative Designer, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering compelling creative solutions across a variety of brands and channels. You'll be involved from concept through to execution, helping shape creative direction while producing high-quality design work that makes an impact.

What you'll be doing day to day...

• Creating exceptional visual concepts, brand identities, and design assets across multiple projects
• Leading creative development from initial ideas through to final delivery
• Producing illustration and design work that helps brands tell engaging and memorable stories
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure creative solutions meet objectives and exceed expectations
• Supporting and inspiring fellow creatives through innovative thinking and a passion for great design

About you...

This Senior Creative Designer role would suit a highly creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, enjoys variety in their work, and loves bringing brands to life through strong visual storytelling.

What we're looking for...

• 5+ years' experience in graphic design, creative design, or a similar role
• A strong portfolio showcasing branding, visual identity, illustration, and campaign work
• Advanced proficiency across Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience contributing to or directing motion and animation projects, with an understanding of animation workflows
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships and present ideas to clients and stakeholders