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We’re on the hunt for a Middleweight Designer, to join our creative team.

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We’re on the hunt for a Middleweight Designer, to join our creative team.
Quick apply

Position:

Middleweight Designer

Eleven contact:

Dan Muir

Head of Creative

Full-term/Permanent
Nantwich/Hybrid
£30,000 – £35,000

Hello, we’re Eleven. We’re a creative strategy agency that likes to feel good about the work we do in the world. So, we focus all our efforts on creating effective campaigns and content for organisations with social good at their heart. This supports our agency mission to ‘create a brighter, fairer world’.

Recent clients include: Oxfam, Living Wage Foundation, The King’s Trust and University of Suffolk.

We’re curious about the world around us

We’re committed to making the world a better place

We’re collaborative problem solvers that support each other to be our best

About the role

As a Middleweight Designer, you’ll be at the heart of our creative team with the opportunity to create innovative campaigns, brands and digital solutions that inspire and engage audiences across all mediums including social, print, film and digital. This role calls for a versatile designer with strong conceptual thinking and the technical skills to bring their ideas to life.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Senior Creative and Production Lead, plus the Client Service and Strategy teams to deliver impactful work that aligns with client goals. You’ll be adaptable with an eye for detail and your commitment to high-quality outputs will ensure that each project not only meets but exceeds expectations.

This role is ideal for someone with 4+ years’ experience looking for a new challenge on their career path.

Accountabilities

Interpret client briefs into compelling, strategic design solutions for a diverse range of clients.
Assist senior creatives in the generation of creative solutions for pitches and proposals.
Create fresh and original ideas while sticking to brand guidelines but often pushing their boundaries and confidently communicating design rationale.
Collaborate across our teams (Strategy, Client Services, Marketing and Operations) to ensure cohesive and impactful project outcomes.
Provide feedback on the work of your colleagues and of the work of our clients.
Lead the creation of engaging social media assets that showcase the agency and support the marketing team in elevating the Eleven brand’s awareness and perception.
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility between creative outputs and styles.
Maintain awareness of new trends, technologies, techniques and industry advancements.
Mentor junior team members and interns (where applicable).

Attributes

Clear ability to communicate ideas through conceptual design and visual storytelling.
A strong understanding of design principles, with a keen eye for typography and layout design across multiple mediums.
Confident presentation skills, with the ability to explain design decisions effectively.
Ability to take ownership and balance multiple projects at any one time.
A team player, with excellent collaboration skills, who is eager to work closely with other designers and teams.
An eye for the details and a desire to produce polished, high-quality work.
Software proficiency in Adobe Suite, Figma etc. and a willingness to explore other design tools.
Ability to give constructive feedback and clearly communicate creative direction to others.
A curiosity and enthusiasm for all things creative, beyond your day-to-day role.
Practical thinking around the mediums you’re designing for. Being aware of constraints and opportunities.
Occasionally participate in client meetings to build strong relationships with our clients.
Bonus – Familiarity with accessibility principles in design, with a commitment to inclusive design practices.

Experience

  • 4+ years’ experience as a designer/creative in design, marketing or advertising agencies.
  • Experience working on various projects, including campaigns, brand identity, digital design, and typesetting for large print documents.
  • Proven examples of conceptual work that are finished to a high standard across multiple outputs.
  • Experience working in digital design using the Adobe suite, Figma, Sketch or XD.
  • Experience preparing work for developers and print suppliers.
  • Participation in client presentation and pitching as well as internal team discussions.
  • Has worked with both large and small companies (3rd sector – a bonus).

Benefits

We’re committed to making Eleven a great place to work. Here are a few of the things we offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience and/or expertise)

Hybrid working (two days in the office)

Close-knit and supportive team

Inspiring office environment (based in a converted chapel)

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays, rising to 30 with length of service, and your birthday off)

Option to take additional unpaid leave or purchase additional leave

3 days volunteering leave per year

2 days training leave per year

Appointment flexibility

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Middleweight Designer

We’re looking for a Middleweight Designer to join the creative team.

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