Designer (Mid-level)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Designer (Mid–level)Early Marketing & Creative earlymarketing.comSalary: £32,000–£45,000 (in line with experience)Experience: Minimum 5 yearsLocation: UK (Remote)
About EarlyEarly is an exciting, award-winning, Marketing, Brand and Creative agency that helps ambitious B2B & B2C brands think smarter, create braver and get to market earlier.
We’re ambitious and hungry for success, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude.We work closely with our portfolio of amazing clients as strategic & creative partners (not order-takers) combining clear thinking, strong ideas and high-quality creative and campaign execution.
Following several big wins, we’re growing fast, and now looking for a talented designer wanting to take their next career step into a brilliant creative team.
We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, supportive, rewarding environment with great energy and opportunity for all. We foster a flexible culture that recognises personal needs and interests and gives everyone room for personal and professional growth. We’re proud that our team stay with us - average length of service is in excess of 5 years, with some of our superstars having been with us for more than 7.
Although this is a remote position, we talk to each other throughout the day, and get together for drinks and fun nights out.
The RoleThis is a hands-on design role for someone who loves the craft and enjoys working closely in a team of bright people who love what they do.
You’ll be designing across brand, marketing and campaign work, from concept through to delivery, helping shape bold, effective creative that actually works in the real world.
You’ll be trusted with responsibility, appreciated for your talent and expected to care deeply about the quality of what we put into the world.
What You’ll Be DoingInvolvement in briefs from brainstorming as part of a team through to delivery.Designing across a wide range of projects including brand identity, brand development, advertising & social media campaigns, web and digital assets, presentations, events, video and marketing collateral.Translating thinking into clear, engaging and effective creative.Developing and evolving brand systems and visual languages.Working collaboratively with copywriters and account leads.Presenting ideas and design work clearly and confidently, internally and to clients.Managing your own workload across multiple projects and deadlines.Maintaining high creative standards while working efficiently and pragmatically.
What We’re Looking ForMinimum 5 years’ experience in a creative agency or similar environment. Happy to consider freelancers looking to go full time.A strong, well-rounded portfolio showing conceptual thinking and high-quality executionExcellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop essential). Some basic video and animation skills also a bonus.Strong layout, typography and visual storytelling skills.Experience designing for both digital and print.A good understanding of branding and marketing communicationsConfidence to contribute ideas, challenge thinking and push work to be better.Organised, reliable and comfortable juggling multiple projects.Calm under pressure, with a solutions-focused mindset.
Nice to Have (But Not Essential)Experience working with B2B & B2C brands.Basic motion, animation or video experience.Web or UI design experience (e.g. Figma, Webflow, WordPress).An interest in how design drives commercial results.
What You’ll GetSalary of £32k–£45k, depending on experience.A genuinely collaborative, supportive team and a lovely company to work for.Exposure to great briefs and meaningful projects.Variety of work across sectors and disciplines.The chance to shape work, not just execute it.Flexible working and a grown-up, entrepreneurial culture built on trust.Benefits including: pension, 27 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays and Xmas/New Year shutdown, Birthday day-off, training and development allowance.
Why EarlyAt Early, designers aren’t stuck at the end of the process. Creative is the heartbeat of the agency, it’s at the epicentre of everything we do. You’ll be involved early (naturally), supported to ‘think smart, create brave’, and trusted to do your best work. We care about ideas, people and outcomes - and we’re building an agency with strong values, world-class work and a culture we’re really proud of.
Next steps:
Please send your CV to: sayhello@earlymarketing.com with a covering note explaining why you think you’d be a good fit for Early. Please state any notice periods and your salary expectations.
We’ll then be in touch for a chat. We're looking to close this role fast, so please make contact as soon as possible - we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

Joining Early Marketing & Creative as a Designer (Mid-level) offers a unique chance to advance your career within a dynamic and innovative environment. As our agency continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of B2B and B2C brands, providing valuable exposure to various industries and markets. This experience will not only enhance your design portfolio but also position you as a versatile designer in high demand.

At Early Marketing & Creative, we value creativity and strategic thinking. By working closely with clients as partners, you'll be able to influence the creative process and see your ideas come to life. This collaborative approach fosters personal and professional growth, allowing you to refine your skills and explore new design trends and technologies.

Key Skills You Need to Succeed

• Proficiency in Figma: Mastery of this design tool is essential for creating high-quality visual content and collaborating with team members effectively.
• Knowledge of Go, Rust, and R: Understanding these programming languages will enhance your ability to work on tech-driven design projects, adding a technical edge to your creative skills.
• Experience with REST: Familiarity with RESTful APIs is crucial for integrating design with back-end services, ensuring seamless user experiences.
• Git Expertise: Version control skills are vital for managing and collaborating on projects, maintaining the integrity and history of design files.
• Excel Proficiency: Analyzing data and creating reports in Excel supports data-driven design decisions, improving project outcomes.

Tips to Get Hired for This Role

To secure the Designer (Mid-level) position at Early Marketing & Creative, tailor your resume to highlight your experience with both creative and technical skills. Emphasize projects where you've successfully collaborated with clients to deliver innovative solutions.

During the interview, demonstrate your ability to think strategically by discussing how you've used creativity to solve complex problems. Share examples of how you've embraced new trends and technologies to enhance your design work.

Finally, research Early Marketing & Creative thoroughly to understand our values and approach. Show enthusiasm for being part of our award-winning team and express how your ambitions align with our goal to help brands succeed.