Brand Designer (Including Motion & AI)- 12 month Fixed Term Contract in Derby

\"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home.

This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.\"

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world.

With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/Saa S solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises.

Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America.

Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

As part of the Global Brand & Creative Team, the Brand Designer is responsible for creating high-quality visual communications across print, digital, video and campaign channels.

This is a broad creative role combining traditional graphic design expertise with modern motion, video and AI-enabled content creation.

The successful candidate will help shape and evolve the Klipboard brand globally, creating everything from campaign concepts and sales collateral through to social content, video assets, presentations and event graphics.

We are looking for a highly creative designer with excellent visual craft, a strong understanding of brand systems and typography, and the ability to bring ideas to life across both static and moving media.

While strong video and motion capabilities are essential, this remains fundamentally a design role, with the majority of work focused on creating impactful brand and marketing assets across multiple channels.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract initially with the potential to turn permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand & Graphic Design
• Create high-quality visual assets across print and digital channels.
• Design campaign identities and creative concepts.
• Produce brochures, datasheets, presentations, e Books, infographics and sales collateral.
• Create exhibition, event and environmental graphics.
• Design social media campaigns and digital advertising assets.
• Maintain brand consistency and visual quality across all outputs.
• Support the ongoing development and evolution of the Klipboard brand.
• Campaign Creative
• Translate marketing briefs into compelling creative solutions.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers and stakeholders to develop integrated campaign assets.
• Create supporting visual content for global and regional marketing initiatives.
• Develop creative systems that can be scaled across multiple regions and business units.
• Motion Graphics & Video
• Create motion graphics and animated assets for campaigns and digital channels.
• Edit video content for marketing, social, internal communications and events.
• Produce animated explainers, promotional content and branded video assets.
• Create engaging motion content that enhances campaign performance and audience engagement.
• AI-Enhanced Creative Production
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate concept generation, asset creation and production workflows.
• Use generative AI tools responsibly while maintaining high creative standards.
• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities for adoption within the creative team.
• Support the development of AI-assisted creative workflows and best practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Design & Brand
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic design and brand application.
• Proven experience working within an in-house creative team or agency environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• In Design

Strong understanding of

• Typography
• Layout
• Composition
• Colour theory
• Visual hierarchy
• Brand systems
• Experience creating assets across both print and digital channels.
• Ability to develop creative concepts from brief through to final execution.
• Motion & Video
• Strong proficiency in After Effects.
• Experience creating motion graphics and animations.
• Experience editing video content using Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of motion design principles and visual storytelling.
• Ability to create engaging content for social and digital platforms.
• AI & Modern Creative Workflows
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools within a professional creative environment.

• Experience with tools such as

• Adobe Firefly
• Midjourney
• Ideogram
• Runway
• Veo
• Chat GPT / Copilot
• Understanding of how AI can improve efficiency while maintaining creative quality and brand standards.

Desirable Skills

• Photography or videography experience.
• Experience creating content for employer branding and internal communications.
• Basic illustration skills.
• Experience working within Saa S, software or B2B organisations.
• Experience supporting global brands across multiple markets.
• Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard.

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management.

We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams.

Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter!

At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home.

This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.\"

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture.

We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement.

However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion.

If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes.

At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s.

Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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