Senior Creative Designer in Manchester

Some studios follow the brief. We challenge it. BIG Partnership is an integrated communications agency where creative doesn't sit in a silo. Our designers work alongside PR, public affairs, digital and strategy specialists to produce work that looks exceptional and lands with real impact. We're looking for a Senior Creative Designer to join that studio in Manchester.

The role: You'll take briefs from clients and project managers and turn them into work that excites. That means attending briefing meetings with curiosity, asking the right questions, and forming a genuine point of view on the creative direction before you've even opened InDesign. When the work is ready, you'll present it, defend it and talk compellingly about the thinking behind it, to colleagues and clients alike. Day-to-day, you'll collaborate across the agency to develop creative platforms and campaign ideas, working closely with project managers to keep production on track, source supplier quotes and meet deadlines without corners being cut. You'll also spot opportunities to add value beyond the brief, contributing to clients' broader marketing thinking where you see the chance.

What you'll bring: At least five years in a fast-paced agency, with a portfolio that proves it. We want to see brand identity built from scratch, complex rebrands handled well, and print production work that shows you understand stocks, finishes and technical specs as thoroughly as you understand aesthetics. You'll also need genuine fluency in AI-assisted creative workflows. Not a passing awareness. Real working knowledge of tools like Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express and Creatopy, and an understanding of how to apply them without losing creative integrity. Motion and animation skills are a bonus. On the software side: expert-level Adobe Creative Suite across Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects, plus a working command of PowerPoint and Word.

Who you are: You're the kind of designer who holds themselves accountable without being told to. You adapt when the brief shifts, stay consistent when the pressure builds, and bring honesty to every creative conversation, even when that means pushing back. You collaborate naturally across a team that spans more than just designers, and you understand that the best ideas come from people who are genuinely open to each other's thinking. You care about excellence in the truest sense: not as a badge, but as a baseline. And you believe great design isn't decoration. It's what connects a brand to the people it's trying to reach. If you’re ready to challenge briefs, push creative boundaries, and help shape brands that make a difference, apply now.

The perks: We are a fast-paced independent agency, with a collaborative and supportive culture and a real emphasis on helping every member of our team achieve their potential. We value energy and commitment highly. If you’re the right person for this opportunity, you can count on:

• A brilliant holiday allowance, including a day off for your birthday, a day off for charity work of your choice and a half day for Christmas shopping.
• Senior investment and time into your career development.
• Coaching, training, and mentoring programmes, with support for professional memberships and study.
• Free fruit every day, free bar every Friday and free pizza every month.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance.
• Lots of social events throughout the year and a company-wide Summer and Christmas party.
• An open, dynamic, and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best in the business.
• The best colleagues you could hope for!

About BIG: Established over two decades ago, BIG Partnership has grown to become one of the UK's largest and most successful independent marketing agencies, with 70 people working on over 200 clients across offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Manchester. We specialise in offering a fully integrated service, with core services covering PR, design, digital and marketing. Brands including Aldi, BP, Deloitte, Asda, Loch Lomond Whisky and Loganair have entrusted their marketing and communications to us. We are BIG on our people and culture. You'll be working alongside colleagues who will happily go the extra mile for you, because they know you would do the same for them. At BIG, our values aren't just words, they're how we work every day:

• Refuse to settle: you spot opportunities, solve problems, and make results happen.
• Own the impact: you lead by example, take pride in your work, and make every client feel the value of your expertise.
• Bring the magic: you energise colleagues, inspire clients, and bring positivity to every project.

We’re truly a values-driven organisation. A hallmark of our ethos is our focus on staff development and an open, supportive culture. If you're interested in working with us, you can find our open vacancies on our website, and you can hear directly from our teams about our award-winning culture and what they love most about working at BIG. BIG Partnership is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Closing date: 10th June 2026. The position may close earlier depending on applicant volume.