Mid-Senior Designer – Creative Agency (Cheshire)

We’re a fun, friendly, close-knit, high-impact agency in Cheshire, working with household brands that people know and trust. As long-standing partners of Gorilla Glue, O'Keeffe's, John West, Wall's, Sharpie, WD-40 and more, we deliver a full-service offering that spans brand strategy, TV, POS, and every touchpoint in between.

The Role

We’re looking for an ideas-driven designer with solid experience and a portfolio that demonstrates compelling, high-quality, detail-focused work. This is a role for someone who can spark creativity across major campaigns while guiding and mentoring emerging design talent in others.

The ideal candidate thrives in a small-team environment, brings a strong creative vision, and has the organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines, contributing to the smooth running of the agency.

Whether you’re a talented middleweight ready to step up or a senior designer seeking a fresh challenge, we’re open to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead creative direction on key projects, shaping concepts and guiding visual solutions.
Deliver high-quality design execution across all outputs, from research and prototyping to final delivery across print and digital.
Maintain and elevate design standards across the team, ensuring consistency and quality throughout projects
Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering growth and development without formal line-management responsibility
Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to ensure clarity and alignment
Maintain strong relationships with external partners, ensuring expectations, feedback, and delivery are aligned
Brief and oversee additional resources, including freelancers and wider team members, to support project delivery

Skills & Experience

5+ years studio experience, ideally with FMCG branding and packaging
Comprehensive understanding of design principles – typography, layout, grids, and pixel-perfect execution
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; After Effects a plus)
Proven ability to take initiative, solve problems methodically, and work independently
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative flair and technical excellence
Keen eye for detail, with work rooted in strategic intent and aligned to the brief
Consistent application of brand guidelines, including typography, layout, colour, and brand assets
Ability to incorporate client feedback thoughtfully, balancing creative ambition with client needs
Proactive approach to AI tools and new technologies, experimenting with innovative ways to produce and improve content

Interpersonal Skills

Engaged team player who actively shares knowledge and contributes to studio culture
Self-motivated and proactive, taking ownership of projects
Confident, approachable, and able to build strong working relationships
Open to feedback and able to use it constructively to benefit both projects and the team.
Collaborative, championing both your ideas and those of the wider team
Experienced in working closely with other creatives, copywriters, account managers, and directly with clients
Sociable, easygoing, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer You

A friendly, creative team who love what they do
Opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and design styles
Team parties and outings, plus regular studio treats
Competitive holiday allowance, including extra days off over Christmas
5 days per week in the office, with the option to work from home every other Friday
Private healthcare with WPA
Pension plan

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