Job Description
About Us
We’re a creatively-led marketing and brand advertising agency based in Manchester, working with
clients across lifestyle, culture, tech, retail, and more. Our work spans brand identity, campaigns,
content creation, and digital design—always with an eye for craft and a desire to make an impact.
We’re a tight-knit, collaborative team that believes in pushing creative boundaries, thinking
strategically, and producing work we’re genuinely proud of.
The Role
We’re looking for a Junior to Midweight Graphic Designer & Creative to join our growing design team
—perfect for someone ready for their second professional role and looking to grow creatively in a
fast-paced, idea-driven environment.
You’ll work across brand and campaign projects, bringing strong design thinking, attention to
detail, and a passion for visual storytelling. From social content to brand identities, pitch decks to
packaging, you’ll help shape and execute creative work across a wide range of clients and formats.
Key Responsibilities
- Design for digital and print across a variety of projects—branding, campaigns, social,
- presentations, packaging, and more
- Support the development of creative concepts and moodboards alongside senior creatives
- Collaborate with designers, copywriters, strategists, and account managers to deliver highquality
- creative work
- Contribute to the evolution of visual identities, creating assets that are both on-brand and
- fresh
- Assist in preparing client presentations and pitches
- Stay up to date with design trends and contribute inspiration and ideas to the team
- Skills & Experience
- 1–3 years of professional design experience (agency experience a plus)
- Strong portfolio showing a mix of brand, campaign, and digital work
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
- Figma knowledge is a bonus
- Confident layout, typography, and composition skills
- A strong eye for detail and consistency
- Positive, can-do attitude with a desire to learn and grow
- Able to take feedback and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Organised and comfortable working across multiple projects at once
Nice to Have
- Basic animation or motion skills (After Effects or similar)
- Experience working with brand guidelines and creating design systems
- Interest in photography, illustration, or another creative discipline
- An understanding of how design lives in digital and social environments
What We Offer
- A chance to grow with a supportive and ambitious creative team
- Salary DoE ranging from £26,000 – £32,000 per annum
- Real responsibility on live projects from day one
- A design-led studio culture based in central Manchester
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Personal development support and training opportunities
- Regular inspiration sessions, socials, and team lunches
- An inclusive, collaborative environment where ideas and input are always welcome
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a PDF or link to your portfolio within the CV, and a short intro about why this role feels like the right next step for you in the next stage
Application Process:
- Applications accepted from 6th June – 23rd June 2025
- Successful applicants will be contacted week commencing 23rd June
- First-round interviews will take place at our Manchester office between 30th June – 5th July 2025
- There will be a maximum of three interviews, the second and third may be online
- Offers will be extended from 7th July
- Start date will be from 1st September (or earlier depending on candidates notice period)
- Do not apply via a recruitment consultant – we do not work with them.
- Recruiters please do not contact in relation to the role. We will not work with you.
Contact Detail:
Serotonin Recruiting Team