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Talent Specialist / Consultant at Creative Recruitment Limited
Salary: £38K (up to £40K for exceptional candidates) + annual performance bonus (~5%)
Location: Hybrid – 4 days remote, 1 day in studio (South Yorkshire)
Flexibility: Flexible working hours, onsite parking, close to public transport
- A creative agency specialising in visual storytelling for education and the public sector is seeking a Lead Illustrator / Designer.
-The role focuses on 2D explainer-style illustration, including live scribing at events, creating infographics, illustrated reports, and animation assets.
- The work blends hands-on design with leadership responsibilities, including managing and mentoring a small design team and helping shape the agency’s creative direction.
Responsibilities:
- Lead illustration / design projects and collaborate with internal teams and clients
- Deliver compelling visual outputs for public sector and academic audiences
- Participate in co-design workshops and live scribing sessions (UK/internationally)
- Represent design thinking in client meetings and internal leadership
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ relevant experience and a degree in illustration, design, or similar
- Strong communication, team leadership, and project management skills
- Skilled in visual storytelling, especially for complex or academic topics
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Procreate, iPad/Apple Pencil workflows
- Bonus: animation or web design experience; live scribing background
If interested and available please apply or email tom@creativerecruitment.co.uk with the below:
- Cv
- Portfolio showcasing Illustration and Design (preferably with public sector / education experience)
- Salary expectations £38k - £40k Dependant on experience
- Happy with hybrid in South Yorkshire (4 days remote and 1 day in office)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design
* Industries
Design Services, Graphic Design, and Education
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