Digital Design Manager (In-house role, in a team with a fantastic culture)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Full-time | Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
The Role
Are you a hands‑on creative leader who loves producing exceptional design while helping others do their best work too?
Were looking for a Digital Design Manager to lead the creative output of a growing organisation, overseeing the development, management, and delivery of high‑quality digital design projects.
This role combines hands‑on design, creative leadership, and team management. Youll be responsible for creating outstanding digital assets while mentoring and developing a team of designers and videographers to ensure every project is delivered to the highest standard.
From websites and social content to digital campaigns and brand assets, youll play a key role in shaping how the organisation presents itself across every digital touchpoint.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a respected brand, influence creative direction, and help drive the evolution of digital design across the business.
Youll work closely with senior stakeholders, translating business objectives into engaging creative solutions while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brand, and with maximum impact.
What Youll Be Doing
Brand & Creative Leadership
* Act as the guardian of the brand and sub‑brands, ensuring consistency across all creative outputs
* Lead the creative response to briefs from concept through to delivery
* Champion best practice and introduce new digital design trends and ideas
* Help evolve the brand to ensure it remains modern, engaging, and relevant
Design & Delivery
* Create high‑quality digital assets, including website graphics and landing pages, social media content, email marketing assets, digital advertising campaigns, marketing collateral and branded content
* Ensure all work is aligned with brand guidelines and strategic objectives
* Deliver creative solutions that balance user experience, business goals, and visual impact
Team Leadership
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of designers and videographers
* Oversee studio workflow and resource allocation
* Support team members with feedback, coaching, and professional development
* Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and deadlines are consistently met
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to understand objectives and priorities
* Translate business requirements into impactful creative solutions
* Present ideas confidently and manage creative feedback effectively
What Were Looking For
* Proven experience as a Digital Design Manager, Senior Designer, or Creative Lead
* Strong portfolio showcasing outstanding digital design work
* Experience managing creative projects from concept to completion
* Previous experience mentoring or managing designers
* Excellent understanding of digital channels and user‑centred design
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives
Bonus Points
* Experience managing videographers or multimedia teams
* Knowledge of website UX/UI best practice
* Experience within membership, professional services, or purpose‑led organisations
* Motion graphics or video editing experience
What Really Matters
* You are creative but commercially aware
* You enjoy leading people and helping them grow
* You care about detail and quality
* You are comfortable getting hands‑on with design work
* You bring fresh ideas and challenge the status quo
* You thrive in collaborative environments
Perks and Benefits
* 25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days after 3 years, 27 days after 5 years, and 28 days after 7 years
* Additional annual day off for your birthday
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including EAP and counselling service
* Company sick pay
* Cycle purchase loans, season ticket loans and interest free staff loans
* Non‑contractual annual bonus scheme related to individual and organisational performance
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