Lead Digital Designer Location: Barnsley (on-site) Salary: £28,500 – £35,000 DOE Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview: My client, a well-established and growing creative agency based in South Yorkshire, is seeking a talented Lead Digital Designer to join their team.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional with a strong grasp of UX principles, digital design, and brand storytelling to take ownership of a diverse range of digital projects.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the full design lifecycle for websites and digital products, from wireframes and site maps to polished prototypes.
Ensure all designs meet accessibility and UX best practices.
Build and maintain design systems and reusable components using tools like Figma.
Manage client feedback, proofing, and revisions to align designs with project objectives.
Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless design handover and execution.
Lead and manage website testing processes to uphold quality and functionality.
Support wider studio activities including marketing collateral, video elements, and other creative output.
Desirable Experience: Experience in brand identity and strategy development Working knowledge of accessibility design standards Ability to create 2D and 3D animations for web using tools such as Blender, Spline, or After Effects Experience designing motion and video components like intros, transitions, and branded templates Essential Skills & Experience: 3–6 years of experience in digital or brand design Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Advanced proficiency in Figma Strong understanding of UX principles and how to apply them across digital touchpoints Familiarity with flowchart and user journey mapping tools like Lucidchart Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Proficiency with project management tools and professional ICT platforms A portfolio that clearly demonstrates high-quality digital and brand design work About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-first creative agency with a reputation for delivering innovative, high-impact digital experiences for clients across the public and private sectors.
You’ll play a central role in helping shape the design direction of the business and take ownership of exciting new projects as the team continues to grow.