UX/Web Designer in Sheffield

Introducing Arise. We are an established and ambitious digital marketing agency based in Sheffield, UK. Our mission is to use digital to help others arise. We are looking for a talented, creative and detail‑driven UX / Web Designer to join our team. In this role, you will design beautiful, high‑performing websites that follow best practices for user experience and conversion, with a strong focus on delivering a polished, luxury aesthetic for our clients. You’ll work closely with clients throughout the design process, collaborate with our in‑house developers and wider web team, and play an active role in shaping the creative direction of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to produce impactful digital work, contribute to meaningful projects and grow within a supportive, ambitious team.

What the role involves

• Design new websites from concept to final layouts, ensuring they look outstanding and are optimised for clarity, usability and conversion.
• Create page designs, UI elements and supporting assets with a focus on premium visual styling.
• Liaise with clients throughout the design process, presenting work, gathering feedback and guiding them towards sign‑off.
• Collaborate with fellow web team members and in‑house developers to ensure the final build reflects the original design vision.
• Work with the wider team to continually improve our creative standards and design approach.
• Contribute ideas, insights and improvements that support the overall business.

To support your success, we provide regular project meetings, design reviews and team check‑ins to keep communication open and collaboration easy. This is a permanent position, open to both full‑time and part‑time candidates (minimum 3 days per week), based in our central Sheffield office. You need to be legally allowed to work in the UK.

What skills you'll need

• Strong experience designing websites, ideally in an agency or professional environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating polished, visually engaging work, ideally with a luxury or high‑end aesthetic.
• A good understanding of user experience best practices and how design influences conversion.
• Ability to communicate design decisions clearly when working with clients and internal teams.
• Confidence using design tools such as Figma, Illustrator or similar.
• Strong attention to detail, layout consistency and visual clarity.
• Comfort working alongside developers and understanding how design translates into build.
• The ability to balance creativity with practical commercial goals.
• Experience with hotel, hospitality or lifestyle brands is a bonus, though not essential.

Who you need to be

• Creative, curious and passionate about producing exceptional design.
• Confident and comfortable liaising with clients throughout the design process.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects at once.
• Calm under pressure and steady when deadlines approach.
• Collaborative, communicative and supportive within a team.
• Keen to refine and elevate their work over time.
• Open to feedback and happy to give constructive feedback to others.

The benefits

• £25,000‑£27,000 basic salary, pro‑rata for part‑time.
• Performance based commission, with on‑target earnings becoming £28,600‑£30,600.
• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office and remote work.
• Generous 25‑day holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Regular social events, team lunches and weekly beers.
• Discounts at the Showroom Café Bar.
• Opportunities for creative development and progression.
• Access to all required design tools and tech gear.
• Supportive culture with regular catch‑ups and performance reviews.
• Inclusion in our workplace pension scheme.
• Become part of a friendly, close‑knit team that values great work and great people.

Ready to bring luxury digital experiences to life and help shape the future of design at Arise?