Job Title: Senior Designer
Location: Burnley
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Company Overview
Our client is a creative-led digital agency specialising in high-quality design across web, motion, social and digital campaigns. Working on a retained basis with a range of clients, the business focuses on delivering clear, effective, and visually strong creative solutions.
With a collaborative team structure and a strong emphasis on client relationships, the agency prides itself on creative precision, consistency and delivering work that meets both strategic and commercial objectives.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on position that combines design leadership, client interaction, and team support. Sitting at the centre of the design function, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of creative output while acting as a key point of contact for both internal teams and clients.
The role is split approximately 60/40 between hands-on design and leadership responsibilities. You will lead by example through your own work, while also guiding and supporting designers to elevate overall output.
Key Responsibilities
Design Execution
Lead and deliver high-quality design work across a range of outputs including:
* Websites and landing pages
* Campaign and social content
* Motion and interactive assets
* Email and digital marketing materials
Take projects from concept through to delivery with strong attention to detail and craft.
Design QA and Quality Control
* Review all design work before it is shared with clients
* Ensure outputs meet the brief, align with brand guidelines and are fit for purpose
* Provide clear, constructive feedback to improve both work and team capability
Brief Interpretation and Creative Direction
* Work closely with project managers and designers to clarify and shape briefs
* Translate ambiguous requirements into clear creative approaches
* Identify and resolve challenges early to keep projects on track
Client Collaboration
* Present work and articulate design decisions with clarity and confidence
* Support client conversations, feedback sessions and project discussions
* Build strong, trusted relationships through clear communication
Team Support and Mentoring
* Act as a senior point of guidance for the design team
* Support idea development and improve creative thinking
* Mentor junior designers and contribute to raising overall standards
Workflow and Collaboration
* Partner with project managers on scoping, timelines and delivery
* Ensure efficient workflow and project progression
* Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused team environment
Key Skills and Experience
* Strong portfolio across digital, campaign and brand work
* Experience working across web, UX/UI, motion, and digital design
* Proven ability to review and improve the work of others
* Confident in client-facing situations with strong communication skills
* Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
* Experience with motion tools such as After Effects
* Understanding of design systems, layouts, and production processes
* Interest in emerging technologies including AI within design
About You
* A well-rounded designer with a generalist skill set rather than a pure specialist
* Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities
* Strong sense of ownership and accountability for output quality
* Able to provide clear direction and make decisions that move work forward
* Experienced in agency environments with exposure to a variety of clients and projects
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