VodafoneThree - Senior Designer in Newbury

Location: Newbury or London

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Be a part of our Consumer team where creating and developing products, services and propositions is at the forefront. From the way we interact with our customers, to how we communicate in our campaigns and create data-driven propositions, this is where some of our best ideas are brought to life.

Job Description

What you'll do:

• We're looking for a talented Senior Designer to join Generation, VodafoneThree's in-house creative agency. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of high-quality, customer-focused creative work across some of the UK's most recognised brands.
• You’ll combine outstanding design craft with people leadership, leading campaign development across multiple channels while coaching and developing designers within the team.
• You'll play a key role in shaping integrated customer experiences, maintaining creative standards and delivering work that drives engagement, strengthens our brands and supports commercial success.
• Lead the design and delivery of integrated consumer campaigns across digital, social, CRM, retail, web, app, OOH and other customer touchpoints.
• Translate strategic briefs and customer insights into compelling, effective and visually distinctive creative solutions.
• Own key design projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring work is on-brand, customer-focused and commercially effective.
• Lead and develop designers through coaching, feedback, performance management and ongoing development support.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, project managers and creative teams to deliver best-in-class creative work.
• Present creative concepts confidently to stakeholders and guide projects through feedback and refinement.
• Champion high standards of design quality, consistency, accessibility and brand compliance across all work.
• Contribute to the evolution of design capability, creative standards and ways of working across the agency.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Significant experience within an in-house agency, brand, integrated agency or consumer marketing environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality design work across multiple channels and campaign formats.
• Expertise in brand design, campaign development, visual storytelling, layout and typography.
• Experience leading, mentoring or line managing designers and supporting team development.
• Strong ability to translate briefs and strategy into engaging, customer-focused creative solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative leadership style, creative curiosity and a passion for raising standards and developing others.

Additional Information

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What We Offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning & development tools.

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email jobs@three.co.uk for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.