Senior Graphic Designer

Kairos Recruitment; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment in the UK is representing a well-established, design-led digital agency based in Wokingham, recruiting a Senior Graphic Designer with strong website design experience and capabilities across digital, motion, brand and print. The role leads creative direction, develops talent, and turns complex briefs into thoughtful, engaging design while maintaining high creative standards.

Hybrid working with a Wokingham office is available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of graphic design experience, agency background essential.
• Strong portfolio showing website design, digital and print work.
• Digital and print experience; not digital-only.
• Excellent eye for typography, layout, colour and composition.
• Experience designing for responsive web across devices.
• Proficiency in Figma and XD; open to others.
• Clear communication and ability to explain design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of designers, supporting their growth.
• Setting the creative direction from concept to delivery.
• Reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, maintaining high standards.
• Collaborating to interpret briefs and deliver effective design solutions.
• Building client relationships and presenting creative thinking.
• Helping manage studio workflow, priorities and resources to meet deadlines.
• Contributing to pitches, new business opportunities and agency growth.
• Bringing new ideas and fresh perspectives to the studio.

Skills

Graphic design

Website design

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Figma

Adobe XD

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE

Location: Wokingham (Hybrid working)

Experience: 6+ years (agency essential)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

I'm working with a well-established, design-led digital agency based in Wokingham who are looking to hire a Senior Designer with strong website design experience, alongside solid digital, motion, brand and print capability.

This role is ideal for someone currently working in a top-line agency environment who enjoys variety, working across multiple clients, and taking projects from concept through to delivery.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced designer who is ready to take a leading role in shaping creative direction, developing talent and inspiring those around them. You'll work closely with the wider team and our clients, turning complex briefs into thoughtful, engaging and effective design solutions, while ensuring every project meets the highest creative standards.

We're proud of the long-standing relationships we've built over the years, and we're excited about what comes next. We're looking for someone who can help us strengthen those partnerships, win new business and continue to evolve the work we do..

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a team of designers, supporting their creative development and day-to-day work.
• Setting the creative direction for projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery.
• Reviewing work, providing constructive feedback and maintaining consistently high design standards.
• Collaborating with the wider team to interpret briefs, develop ideas and deliver effective creative solutions.
• Building strong client relationships and confidently presenting and articulating creative thinking.
• Helping manage studio workflow, project priorities and resources to ensure deadlines are met.
• Contributing to pitches, new business opportunities and the continued growth of the agency.
• Bringing new ideas, inspiration and fresh perspectives to the studio, helping us evolve creatively.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years' graphic design experience, agency background essential
• Strong portfolio showcasing website design, digital and print work
• Confident across digital and print (this is not a digital-only role)
• Excellent eye for typography, layout, colour and composition
• Experience designing for responsive web and multiple devices
• Proficiency in Figma and XD but open to others
• Comfortable working across multiple clients and briefs
• Clear communication skills and confidence explaining design decisions

Nice to Have

• Experience working with or contributing to design systems
• Understanding of UX principles and accessibility
• Exposure to rebrands or larger website builds

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working with a Wokingham-based office
• Varied client work with no single-brand focus
• Supportive, design-led agency culture
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Strong emphasis on quality, not just output