Senior Creative Designer/Design Strategist

Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Creative Designer/Design Strategist who can bring a strong strategic and conceptual approach to creative projects in London. This role goes beyond execution, translating client objectives into compelling concepts and high‑impact visual solutions across digital channels.

You will work with clients and internal teams to develop directions, mood boards, storyboards, and presentation‑ready proposals, delivering premium design that elevates brand storytelling

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience in creative design, art direction, or design strategy.
• Experience in a creative agency, digital agency, or brand consultancy environment preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, creative concepts, campaigns, and premium design execution.
• Experience developing video storyboards, campaign visuals, digital assets, and client presentations.
• Good understanding of UI/UX principles and digital product/design experiences.
• Ability to interpret briefs, challenge ideas, and recommend creative solutions.
• Confident communicator who can join client calls, explain creative decisions, and independently manage feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative ideation and translate business/client objectives into strong visual concepts and design strategies
• Develop creative directions, mood boards, campaign concepts, and presentation-ready design proposals
• Create high-quality designs that elevate brand storytelling and client-facing deliverables
• Develop video concepts, storyboards, and visual narratives for digital/social content
• Support UI/UX projects, including user journeys, wireframes, website/app layouts, and digital experiences
• Present creative ideas and rationale directly to clients and internal stakeholders
• Provide design recommendations based on brand positioning, audience insights, and campaign objectives
• Collaborate with content, marketing, and strategy teams to bring campaigns to life
• Ensure creative output meets a high standard across brand, digital, and social touchpoints

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative direction

Client communication

Presentation skills

UI/UX principles

Portfolio development

Brand storytelling

Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Creative Designer/Design Strategist who can bring a strong strategic and conceptual approach to creative projects. This role goes beyond execution — we need someone who can understand client objectives, develop creative directions, present ideas confidently, and deliver high‑impact visual solutions across digital channels.

The ideal candidate has an agency background, strong communication skills, and experience working directly with clients or stakeholders. You should be comfortable transforming a brief into compelling creative concepts, storyboards, campaigns, and digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative ideation and translate business/client objectives into strong visual concepts and design strategies
• Develop creative directions, mood boards, campaign concepts, and presentation‑ready design proposals
• Create high‑quality designs that elevate brand storytelling and client‑facing deliverables
• Develop video concepts, storyboards, and visual narratives for digital/social content
• Support UI/UX projects, including user journeys, wireframes, website/app layouts, and digital experiences
• Present creative ideas and rationale directly to clients and internal stakeholders
• Provide design recommendations based on brand positioning, audience insights, and campaign objectives
• Collaborate with content, marketing, and strategy teams to bring campaigns to life
• Ensure creative output meets a high standard across brand, digital, and social touchpoints

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in creative design, art direction, or design strategy
• Prior experience in a creative agency, digital agency, or brand consultancy environment preferred
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, creative concepts, campaigns, and premium design execution
• Experience developing video storyboards, campaign visuals, digital assets, and client presentations
• Good understanding of UI/UX principles and digital product/design experiences
• Ability to interpret briefs, challenge ideas, and recommend creative solutions
• Confident communicator who can join client calls, explain creative decisions, and independently manage feedback
• Strong proficiency with tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design platforms

Nice to Have

• Experience working with enterprise brands or regional/global clients
• Experience supporting pitches, brand campaigns, or creative strategy projects
• Motion graphics/video production understanding