Belfast | Full-Time | Permanent
We’re delighted to be recruiting for a talented
Midweight Designer
on behalf of an award-winning global PR & Creative agency. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced designer to join a highly creative team working across
major household brands and exciting local and global campaigns
. The agency has an impressive creative reputation, with its work recognised through
more than 100 national and international awards over the past five years
, including industry-leading creative and PR awards. They’re now looking for an experienced designer who is creative, culturally aware and genuinely passionate about their craft – particularly when it comes to
social-first design and visual storytelling
. The Role
We’re looking for a versatile
Midweight Designer with a minimum of four years' experience
and a strong portfolio showcasing excellent creative work. Social content will be a significant part of the role, so you'll need to understand what makes content visually engaging across today's major platforms. However, this certainly isn't limited to social – you'll also work across
brand campaigns, visual identities, presentations, print, digital and wider creative projects
. You'll work closely with both
creative and account leads
, playing an important part in delivering campaigns, developing brands and producing work you'll genuinely be proud to put your name to. What You'll Be Doing
Designing engaging social content across platforms including
Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn
.
Creating visually exciting static and motion-led social content.
Developing creative ideas and concepts from briefs.
Designing short-form video and social-first content.
Applying strong design fundamentals across
typography, layout, grid systems and brand application
.
Working with established brand identities while finding creative ways to bring them to life across different formats.
Creating everything from individual social assets and carousels to
campaign creative, pitch decks, presentations and print pieces
.
Using Figma collaboratively for digital design, layouts and scalable social templates.
Editing and creating short-form content using tools such as Premiere Pro and CapCut.
Keeping ahead of emerging
social, creator and visual trends
.
Understanding how audiences interact with content across different platforms and formats.
Working closely with Account and Creative teams to deliver high-quality creative work across multiple client projects.
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have: A minimum of four years' professional graphic design experience.
A strong and beautifully presented
creative portfolio
.
Excellent social design experience across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
A strong understanding of what drives visual engagement across social platforms.
Experience creating
motion design and short-form content
.
Excellent typography, layout and grid-system skills.
Strong knowledge of brand systems and visual identity.
Confidence applying brand guidelines creatively rather than simply following templates.
Experience using
Figma
for collaborative design and digital layouts.
Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly
Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects
.
Good
InDesign
skills for editorial and presentation layouts.
Experience with
Premiere Pro and CapCut
.
An understanding of producing print-ready and client-ready artwork.
A genuine interest in social media, visual culture and emerging creative trends.
The ability to generate strong visual ideas quickly and respond positively to briefs and feedback.
A collaborative approach and the confidence to work alongside creative, account and wider agency teams.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a
highly creative, award-winning agency environment
where you'll have the chance to work across recognised brands and campaigns with both local and global reach. The team brings together expertise across
strategy, social, PR, creative, filmmaking, content, media and events
, giving designers the opportunity to collaborate with people from a genuinely diverse range of creative disciplines. You'll have plenty of variety – one project could involve creating social-first content and motion design, while the next could see you developing campaign creative, working on a brand or producing a pitch presentation. For a designer who loves
social storytelling, great creative work and contemporary visual culture
, while still wanting to use the full breadth of their design skills, this could be a really exciting next move. Location:
Belfast Contract:
Full-Time, Permanent Experience:
Minimum 4 years' professional design experience A strong portfolio showcasing social-first creative alongside broader design work will be essential for this position.
Midweight Designer in Belfast employer: Whytematter
Join an award-winning creative agency in Belfast, where your innovative ideas will shape the future of integrated campaigns across a diverse client portfolio. With a collaborative work culture that values creativity and mentorship, you'll have access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to lead exciting projects while making a real impact. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to grow within a dynamic team that celebrates bold thinking and exceptional design.
