Mid-Weight Designer (Fixed Term Salaried Contract), London

Purpose of the Job

You will work closely with our appointed Design Lead and wider creative team, spending time on site at the client office in London and remotely. We are seeking strong design, motion and video editing skills, the ability to think conceptually and respond to briefs independently. You’ll have a deep understanding of various social platforms and formats, as well as what’s trending, and how brands show up authentically in social spaces. Initially, you will work closely with the client to fully understand and adopt the brand, design guidelines and processes. You will then create and deliver creative output across multiple campaigns, primarily for social and digital channels, including static, motion and video assets. Building strong client relationships is a vital aspect of this role, so you should be confident presenting your ideas, explaining creative rationale, and responding constructively to feedback.

In overview, we are seeking an individual with Edit / Animation design skills in a social media environment and experience of the design requirements of various social platforms. This is initially a 12-month fixed term salaried contract but with a view to ultimately being a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of creative briefs, developing ideas and executions independently while aligning with campaign objectives and brand guidelines.
• Design and produce creative content across static, motion and video formats, including paid social, organic social, short‑form video and digital content.
• Create motion graphics and edited video content using After Effects and Premiere Pro, with support from the wider team where needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Lead, Creative Producer and wider stakeholders to develop creative solutions that meet both strategic and performance goals.
• Present concepts and finished work clearly to the client, responding thoughtfully to feedback and iterating quickly.
• Maintain a strong awareness of social trends, platform behaviours and emerging formats, ensuring creative remains relevant, engaging and effective for the audience.
• Ensure all work is delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with brand and quality guidelines.
• Share ideas, inspiration and best practice with the wider design team, contributing positively to team culture and creative output.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a mid‑weight digital designer, with a portfolio demonstrating strong design, motion and video work.
• Excellent working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro, alongside the wider Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop + Illustrator.
• Strong foundational design skills, particularly in Figma, with confidence in layout, typography, composition and visual storytelling.
• Deep understanding of social platforms, formats and trends, with an instinct for what performs in fast‑moving digital environments.
• Comfortable editing video and adapting content for different social placements, formats and durations.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to conduct thorough QA / QC on your own work.
• Interest in AI tools and how they can enhance the creative process.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple pieces of work and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Open to feedback, resilient under pressure, and comfortable working through multiple rounds of iteration.
• Able to quickly learn and apply brand guidelines while still pushing creative boundaries appropriately.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands stakeholders, priorities and how to navigate complex environments.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace apps and platform‑specific best practices.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with us. HH Global are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all suitably qualified candidates from any background, regardless of any personal characteristic, especially those protected by law. We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability.

Please note that we carry out a variety of pre‑employment background checks which are appropriate for the country that you are based in. These may include: employment history, right to work, identity, professional qualifications, criminal record, sanction file and / or CIFAS checks.