Junior Digital Designer

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Creative Manager

Location: Ripe Head Office, The Royals, Manchester M22 4BJ

Job Purpose

The Junior Digital Designer brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a keen eye for design to support the wider creative team. They work closely with the Marketing, Digital, and Development teams to create engaging digital assets across multiple channels, including web, email, social media, and advertising. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills in digital design, UI/UX principles, and brand storytelling.

While prior experience across all digital media isn’t required, a strong foundation in design principles and a willingness to learn are essential. As part of their development, the Junior Digital Designer will receive training in motion graphics and video editing, so an interest in or basic experience with this area would be an advantage.

Principal Accountabilities

Assist in designing high-quality digital assets that align with brand guidelines
Respond to creative briefs and contribute ideas to meet project requirements
Collaborate with the Marketing, Digital, and Development teams to develop engaging visuals
Support in producing concepts, mock-ups, and simple wireframes to illustrate ideas
Learn and apply UI/UX best practices to enhance digital designs
Work with the Creative Manager to ensure design consistency across all assets
Adapt and roll out creative concepts across emails, social media, banners, and other digital channels
Assist in maintaining brand standards and design systems
Participate in team discussions to explore new creative trends and share insights
Receive training in motion graphics and video editing to expand creative capabilities

Experience Requirements

Essential

A strong portfolio showcasing creative flair and design ability
Some proven experience in digital design whether through coursework, internships, freelance projects, or personal creative work
Familiarity with Adobe Suite software: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
A willingness to learn and develop new skills, particularly in motion graphics and video editing
Strong attention to detail with an understanding of design principles, composition, typography, layout and colour
Understanding of brand consistency and its importance in marketing
Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to take direction while working collaboratively in a team, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Desirable

Basic experience in motion graphics or video editing (e.g. Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Some knowledge of UI/UX design and digital best practices
Exposure to UX tools such as Sketch, Figma or Adobe XD
Interest in learning front-end design principles and how designs translate to web development

Technology Requirements

Essential

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Willingness to learn industry-standard wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch)
Able to utilise browser developer tools such as Chrome Inspect in order to evaluate and tweak HTML/CSS in order to make suggestions to developers and colleagues alike

Desirable

Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects
Familiarity with Canva or other online design tools
Interest in HTML/CSS or experience working alongside developers

Educational Requirements

Essential

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above including Maths and English
3 A levels (or equivalent OND in Design) at grade C or above

Desirable

A HND, degree, or relevant qualification in digital design, graphic design, or a related creative field
Alternative routes such as an apprenticeship or certificates from online courses with a portfolio of work

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