Brand Designer in Birmingham

As Brand Designer within the Marketing team, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving the Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) brand. This is a hands‑on role with the opportunity to influence how ITG shows up across all internal and external touchpoints. You will help ensure a consistent and engaging visual brand presence, bringing ideas to life through thoughtful and well‑executed design. You will work closely with a copywriter and global marketing teams, contributing to B2B creative output while helping maintain high standards across all brand work. As a conceptual designer, you will bring ideas from initial thinking through to final delivery, ensuring work is both creative and effective. You will translate briefs and brand direction into creative outputs, working across a range of assets including social content (LinkedIn & Instagram), web pages, presentations, reports, campaign collateral, print and merchandise. Working with marketing colleagues, account teams and senior stakeholders, you will help ensure all work is aligned, well executed and on brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the application and evolution of brand guidelines
• Create engaging and high‑quality visual creative across channels
• Take ownership of creative projects from concept through to delivery, driving work forward with confidence
• Apply conceptual thinking to briefs to develop strong creative solutions
• Present and articulate creative thinking with clarity and enthusiasm
• Bring energy, curiosity and a proactive mindset to every brief and project
• Seek out opportunities to strengthen and evolve the brand, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives
• Work collaboratively with a copywriter and wider marketing team to deliver integrated work
• Design for ITG’s website and be trained to edit and update visual content within the CMS, including images and page assets
• Design across the wider business, supporting brand needs such as internal communications, events, and other initiatives
• Build strong relationships across teams and confidently collaborate with new and senior stakeholders
• Help ensure all content reflects ITG as a great place to work and a strong business partner
• Manage your workload effectively across multiple projects
• Maintain attention to detail and support quality control across deliverables

Mandatory Requirements

• You will have experience working as a conceptual designer (B2B or B2C), with the ability to translate brand guidelines and briefs into clear, engaging, and effective creative output.
• You will demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, and creative approach, supported by a portfolio that shows your ability to deliver across a variety of projects and channels.
• You must have a strong understanding of brand and apply it consistently across multiple channels.
• You must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and be comfortable using Figma for digital design and collaboration.
• You will be collaborative, open, and enthusiastic about working with cross‑functional teams.
• You will be confident engaging with and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• You will be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You will demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high quality work.
• You will show initiative, take ownership of your work, and maintain a positive, proactive attitude.
• You must demonstrate creative flair and curiosity to explore new ideas and approaches.
• You must be motivated, collaborative, and committed to building a brand that is widely recognised and trusted.

Nice to Have

• Experience or interest in animation, video editing, and content creation.

Perks at ITG

• Time off that works for you — 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, a paid Wellbeing Day, flexible bank holidays to honour cultural or religious observances, and the option to buy or carry over up to 5 extra days.
• Flexibility & lifestyle — Smart Working with up to 40% from home, and after 12 months, the option to work from abroad for up to 90 days a year.
• Family & life milestones — Enhanced family friendly leave, 3 extra days for your wedding/honeymoon, and an Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need support.
• Financial perks — Pension scheme, Corporate Medical Cash Plan, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and tax‑efficient payroll giving to your favourite charities.
• Growth & recognition — Funding for professional qualifications, monthly Employee of the Month awards (£250 bonus), and referral bonuses of up to £1,500.
• Community & wellbeing — Regular Wellbeing Workshops, 30+ Wellbeing Champions, a paid Volunteer Day, and an online perks platform with discounts on top brands, days out, and gym memberships.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under‑represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like‑minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.