Designer - Fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced Designer to join our Creative Media team! This role is for a 9‑month fixed‑term basis with possible extension. The Designer’s role is to contribute to the success of the Creative Media Team by creating high‑quality design work and supporting the overall creative process for paid digital marketing campaigns. The Designer will execute design projects, collaborate with the team, and ensure work meets client goals and paid‑specific project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Execution: Create design assets such as graphics, layouts, and visual elements while following brand guidelines.
• Project Support: Handle design tasks independently and assist with updates, resizing, and creating prototypes.
• Collaboration: Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback to peers, and support client meeting materials.
• Workflow & R&D: Assist with research on current design trends, tools, and technologies to improve workflow efficiency.
• Quality & Brand: Work within established brand guidelines to ensure consistency and incorporate client feedback into revisions.
• Learning & Development: Seek feedback and guidance from both Lead & Senior Designers to improve skills in design principles and organic‑specific tools.

Requirements

• Professional experience in a design or digital marketing role.
• Creative Suite proficiency: strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Video & Motion basics: basic knowledge of After Effects and experience with video editing tools such as Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• User Experience: a solid grasp of UX principles and how they apply to digital products.

Desirable Requirements

• Organic channel expertise: strong understanding of organic marketing channels including customer engagement, SEO, CRO, and marketplaces.
• Development appreciation: experience or appreciation of website development.

Core Competences, Skills and Personal Attributes

• Proactive mindset: self‑motivated with a "can‑do" approach.
• Time management: ability to work to tight deadlines as a team and individually.
• Detail orientation: organised with high attention to detail.
• Growth mindset: open to feedback and actively seeking ways to improve design skills.
• Collaboration: able to build relationships and communicate effectively with team members.

Desirable Attributes

• Innovation interest: an interest in new technologies and other online marketing channels.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with great progression options.
• Unlimited paid holidays.
• Hybrid working.
• Medicash cash plan covering medical support, massages, optical, dental, discounts, and well‑being services (cash back up to £995 per year, paid for by the company).
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to Vivup for mental health, financial guidance, and wellbeing resources.
• Great working environments – Stockton on Tees and Manchester workspaces are dog‑friendly.
• A high‑performance MacBook.
• VS Perks – monthly treat vouchers covering Amazon, PlayStation, ASOS, H&M, Just Eat, and more.
• Free daily breakfast, fruit, hot and cold drinks, and protein shakes.
• Weekly free brunch and lunch.
• Friday afternoon drinks to wind down for the weekend.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• EV car scheme.
• Discounts across our brands.
• Regular team social events.
• Training & development.

Visualsoft is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspective. We believe passionately that a diverse workforce is central to our success so we welcome applications from all sections of the community.