Company Description
Orlight, established in 1997, is a leader in the architectural lighting market with a focus on high-end residential and commercial developments. The company excels in delivering competitive and innovative lighting solutions through its unique ‘Source to Site’ strategy, ensuring full control over the supply chain. With in-house manufacturing and a commitment to quality and affordability, Orlight provides exceptional value to its growing client base. This model enables the company to offer superior products at reduced costs, reinforcing its reputation for reliability and excellence.
Role Description
This is a hands-on, full-time, on-site role based at our St Albans HQ. You will lead the creation of high-quality visual assets across digital, marketing, and product channels, with a strong focus on branding, brochures, and scalable design systems.
You will also collaborate closely with UX/UI to ensure visual consistency across web and product experiences, while leveraging modern AI tools to increase speed, quality, and efficiency in your workflow.
Core Responsibilities
Brand & Marketing Design
• Design and maintain consistent brand assets across all channels (digital, print, presentations)
• Create high-quality brochures, product catalogues, and promotional PDFs
• Produce social media content (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) aligned with brand strategy
• Design visuals for email marketing campaigns (Mailchimp or similar platforms)
• Develop polished, modern PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use
Product & Technical Design
• Create and format technical product datasheets with clarity and precision
• Translate complex product information into visually engaging, easy-to-understand layouts
• Edit, retouch, and optimise product imagery for web and marketing use
UI/UX Support
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to support web and digital product interfaces
• Design UI components, layouts, and visual assets that align with design systems
• Ensure brand consistency across web experiences and digital touchpoints
• Contribute to design systems, component libraries, and style guides
Motion & Digital Content
• Create simple motion graphics, animations, or interactive visuals for presentations and web
• Support digital storytelling through visual content and lightweight animation
AI-Driven Workflow & Optimisation
• Use AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Firefly, GPT, Runway) to accelerate concepting, asset creation, and production
• Automate repetitive design and admin tasks where possible
• Integrate AI into workflows for ideation, image generation, content drafting, and layout assistance
• Stay up to date with emerging AI tools and incorporate best practices into daily work
Collaboration & Delivery
• Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Web/UX teams to align outputs with business goals
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, meeting deadlines without compromising quality
• Maintain organised file structures and scalable workflows
Requirements
Design Expertise
• 3–5 years’ experience in graphic or digital design
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, brochures, and marketing materials
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Excellent layout, typography, and visual hierarchy skills
• Strong understanding of brand systems and consistency
Digital & UI Awareness
• Experience designing for web, email, and social platforms
• Understanding of UI design principles (spacing, accessibility, responsiveness)
• Ability to support UX/UI workflows and collaborate with product teams
Technical Skills
• Strong image editing and retouching abilities
• Confident working with vector graphics and technical layouts
• Comfortable creating presentations in PowerPoint or similar tools
AI & Modern Tools
• Experience using AI tools in design workflows (image generation, content, automation)
• Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs and refine to production quality
• Interest in emerging technologies and workflow optimisation
Workflow & Communication
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
What Success Looks Like
• Consistent, high-quality brand output across all channels
• Efficient design workflows enhanced by AI tools
• Strong collaboration with UX/UI and cross-functional teams
* • Visually compelling materials that support marketing and product goals