Digital Graphic Designer (FTC – Maternity Cover) . in Kendal

Has at least 2–3 years of experience working as a Digital Graphic Designer. Is confident using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma, with some experience in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Midjourney/Discord. Has a strong understanding of design principles, data visualisation, and design best practices. Has experience producing digital-first assets for online campaigns, blogs, and social media. Communicates and collaborates effectively with colleagues across teams. Can manage multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency. Understands how to work within client budgets and timescales, delivering high-quality work on time. Uses project management tools (e.g., Asana) and online communication platforms (e.g., Slack) to project manage and collaborate effectively. Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, offering potential solutions before escalating queries. Keeps up to date with design trends and applies innovative approaches where relevant. Proofs their own work carefully, keeping amendments to a minimum through accuracy and attention to detail.

The key responsibilities and tasks of the role are:

• Create high-quality design assets for client campaigns across various formats, including static, interactive, and social media.
• Design engaging digital assets that elevate written content with strong visual storytelling.
• Work confidently from a brief or independently, responding to internal and external feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure all work adheres to brand guidelines, client notes, copyright rules, and industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work on time and within client budgets.
• Track time accurately and maintain awareness of project budgets and commercial considerations.
• Collaborate with the Design & Dev team and wider colleagues to ensure campaigns are delivered successfully, creatively, and on time.
• Support the design and production of materials for agency events, with the opportunity to attend and contribute on the day.
• Consistently contribute positively to team workflow and collaboration.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required, supporting the team wherever needed.

What we'll offer you:

• A salary of £27,000 – £29,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working (2 days office/rest WFH).
• Chance to work on well-known brands and their campaigns that feature in top-tier press.
• Creative collaboration with an award-winning agency.
• Opportunity to attend agency events.
• Valuable agency-side experience across multiple sectors.

This is a full-time role, based in our Kendal office. Some flexible and home working available, but the candidate must be able to work in the office 2 to 3 days a week.

To apply:

If you think you have what it takes to join Digitaloft as a Digital Graphic Designer, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV, a cover letter and a link or PDF of your portfolio showcasing your best design work (preferably digital campaign assets).