Job Description
Job Title: Creative Designer
Location: Office-based in Sunderland (occasional WFH flexibility)
Hours: Full-time (4-day working week)
Salary: Competitive
Role Overview:
The Social Type are looking for a talented Creative Designer to join our team full-time. This is a brand-new role, created to strengthen and grow the creative design side of the agency.
You’ll work closely with our existing freelance Creative Designer to lead on all aspects of visual branding, from identity design to campaign concepts, while also collaborating with our social media team to create high-quality, on-brand content across all platforms.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a designer who is as passionate about brand strategy as they are about social-first visuals. You’ll play a key role in shaping our creative direction, developing client identities, and growing the creative offering of the agency.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Working on brand identity development for clients across a variety of industries
Designing assets for social media, digital campaigns, and brand communications
Collaborating with the freelance Creative Designer to ensure consistency and quality across all design output
Supporting the social media team by creating engaging, platform-appropriate visuals
Contributing to the creative strategy for both client work and The Social Type’s own brand
Keeping ahead of design trends, particularly in digital and social media
Playing an active role in growing and shaping the creative design function within the agency
What We’re Looking For:
A strong, versatile portfolio showcasing branding and social media design work
Solid experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva
A strong eye for layout, typography, and detail
A genuine interest in social media and how design impacts engagement
A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, creative environment
Confidence to contribute ideas and take ownership of projects
Experience working in an agency or similar fast-moving creative setting is a bonus
What We Offer:
A full-time role within a creative and forward-thinking agency
A 4-day working week (because work-life balance matters)
A fun, collaborative office culture in Sunderland
Flexibility to occasionally work from home
The opportunity to help shape a growing department and take creative ownership