Senior Digital Designer

Mailmetromedia; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advertising sector is seeking a Senior Digital Designer to create engaging digital projects for top brands. This role involves leading creative direction, collaborating with teams, and producing high-quality digital content. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in digital design, expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, and strong UI/UX skills. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes innovation and creativity in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to 30)

Automatic enrollment into the Pension Plan

Life cover under the Pension Plan

DMGT Discounts for online shopping

Subsidised canteen

Onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in digital/web design or development.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD or Figma).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction on campaigns alongside the Creative Director.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to create high-impact advertising solutions.
• Design and code responsive emails and rich-media ads.

Skills

UI/UX skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe After Effects

Celtra

DoubleClick

Sizmek

Teads

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Digital Designer role at Mail Metro Media

Location

MMM Headquarters – Derry Street, HSK, London

Position

Permanent/Hybrid

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Digital Designer with strong commercial experience to produce engaging digital projects for top brands and advertisers. This role is ideal for a Web Designer or Digital Designer eager to create compelling ad solutions, landing pages, emails, and social media creatives.

Main Responsibilities

1. Lead the creative direction on campaigns alongside the Creative Director
2. Collaborate with commercial teams to create high-impact advertising solutions

Here are a few examples of what we do:

https://ww.mailadvertisingcreative.co.uk/showcase/index.html

What You’ll Work On

• Display & Rich-Media Ads (HTML5 banners, interactive ads, dynamic creatives)
• Responsive Emails (designed & coded)
• Visual Concepts & Mockups for client pitches

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ experience in digital/web design or development
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD or Figma)
• Excellent UI/UX skills with a focus on responsive & mobile-first design
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
• Confidence to pitch creative ideas and solutions
• Motion graphics skills in Adobe After Effects or similar
• Experience with Celtra, DoubleClick, Sizmek, Teads for rich-media ads
• Previous experience in an agency or publishing environment

Who You Are

• Passionate about digital design, advertising, and emerging trends
• A proactive problem solver with excellent time management skills
• A strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A clear and confident communicator

If you’re a creative thinker with strong technical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Automatic enrollment into the Pension Plan with a minimum of 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
• Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary
• DMGT Discounts for online shopping, vouchers, and reloadable cards
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only)
• Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted dining cards

About Us

Mail Metro Media is the advertising home of Britain’s biggest newsbrands, including the Mail, Metro, i, The Telegraph, and New Scientist. We tell stories that drive outcomes, reaching one in five adults in the UK daily. We’ve evolved beyond print and digital news, building a strong presence in social, video, and audio, including the largest TikTok following of any newsbrand globally, top UK podcasts, and millions of YouTube subscribers.

Working at Mail Metro Media places you at the heart of the advertising and media industry, blending traditional media wisdom with innovation and collaboration. Join us to help reshape advertising with fresh ideas and a proactive attitude.

Learn more at mailmetromedia.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (@MailMetroMedia).

Leadership

Our leadership includes Chief Revenue Officer Dom Williams and Chief Commercial Digital and Strategy Officer Hannah Buitekant, supported by a senior team with extensive media expertise.

Why Work for Us?

We prioritize our people and culture, supporting mental health, diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. Many team members work flexibly, including from home. During your interview, discuss any flexibility needs; we aim to accommodate.

Reasons to join us include:

• Collaborate with top media professionals daily
• Work in an award-winning team in news and entertainment
• Support for professional growth through webinars, mentorship, and workshops
• Personal support for mental wellbeing, parental needs, and diversity initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, childcare schemes, discounts, pension contributions, and more
• A lively, friendly office with amenities like a gym, canteen, and doctor’s surgery (London only)

Contact and Inclusion

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to increasing diversity. Let us know if you need accessible recruitment processes or accommodations. All information related to reasonable adjustments will be kept confidential and separate from your application.