Job Title: Creative Designer
Location (Hybrid - 1 day remote): Clarendon House, Farnham, Surrey
Hours: Full time, permanent. Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
To develop visually compelling and innovative designs across various platforms, including print, POS, local marketing, animation, digital and advertising. Translate and develop our brand identity into unique concepts to ensure the final design aligns to business objectives.
Developing concepts: Create new design concepts or develop existing ones in an original way
Working with a mobile and social-first approach, to deliver fully integrated campaign ideas
Create designs: use design software to create layouts, select colours, fonts and images
Guidelines: develop brand and visual guidelines
Content strategy: work closely with the wider team to produce and deliver engaging photography and videography content
Collaborating with teams: Working with marketing, creative, sales, and other teams to develop campaigns and take wider teams on the journey
Building relationships: Working with cross functional teams, external agencies and partners
Project management: managing multiple projects, prioritising tasks to deliver
Communicating results: Present ideas to the wider team
Competitors: identify consumer trends which could impact future campaigns and analyse competitor activity
Stay updated with the latest media trends, tools and techniques
Marketing efficiencies: implementation of a briefing and approval process for visual requests across the business
Bachelor’s degree in design, illustration or marketing communication
Professional certifications e.g. Chartered Institute of marketing (CIM)
Proven experience (5+ years) as a Graphic Designer or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity
Strong video editing, motion design and animation knowledge
Demonstrate proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator etc), and other design tools
Have strong knowledge of digital design, typography, colour theory and branding principles
Good understanding of HTML and CSS
Knowledge of UX and UI principles
Experience with CMS platforms and content uploading
Familiarity with email marketing software
Project management experience
With over 90 years of family heritage, Leightons is built on a foundation of care, trust, and personal service. We foster a close-knit, supportive environment where every team member is valued. Our shared goal is to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through an individual approach to every patient.
You’ll be joining a company that invests in your growth, encourages development, and promotes a friendly, inclusive workplace culture.
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care is committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion are valued. We provide a working environment free from discrimination and ensure all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Note: Applicants who have been unsuccessful in the past 12 months should not reapply for the same role.
