Mid-weight Designer

Are you a creative and passionate designer looking to continue your career in a dynamic digital agency? The Zen Agency is seeking a Mid-weight designer to join our team and work alongside our team to craft engaging and visually stunning designs for a wide range of digital platforms. If you have a portfolio that showcases your design talents and are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!, We are seeking a talented Mid-weight Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Web design, Branding, UX, social media and motion design/Video Editing. As a Mid-weight Designer, you will work closely with our team and directly with our clients to conceptualise and execute high-quality designs that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.,

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop innovative and engaging design concepts for web projects, social media campaigns, and motion graphics.


• Create visually stunning web designs that are user-friendly, responsive, and aligned with the client's brand guidelines and objectives.


• Workshop with clients to learn about their unique user needs/requirements to better inform your design decisions.


• Design eye-catching graphics for social media platforms, including static images, animated infographics and short videos to enhance client's online presence and engagement.


• Develop 2D motion graphics and animations for various digital projects, such as promotional videos, presentations, and interactive media.


• Work with our team on pitches and proposals, scoping projects and managing delivery timescales to ensure projects are delivered on time.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporate them into your work to continuously improve and innovate.


• Confident in pitching and justifying ideas to both the agency's internal team and our clients
  
  Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a designer (ideally at an agency)


• Ability to manage several project deadlines


• A Strong portfolio showcasing web design, social media graphics, and 2D motion graphics.


• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.


• Solid understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices for web design including W3C Accessibility principles.


• Experience in Wireframing and Site Mapping.


• Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under deadlines as well as being able to forecast design timescales accurately.


• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.


Nice to Have:

• Experience with Shopify, WordPress, Umbraco and Wix CMS platforms


• Videography/Photography skills


• Experience working in an agency environment


• Experience analyzing and reporting on e-commerce analytics


• Confident pitching face-to-face in front of clients


• Experience writing proposals and interpreting briefs, If you're passionate about digital design and looking for an opportunity to unleash your creativity in a fast-paced agency environment, we'd love to hear from you!
  
  The Zen Agency is a digital agency with over 25 Years of specialising in creating innovative digital solutions including web development, content creation and digital marketing for a diverse range of clients. We pride ourselves on our creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering long-term results.
  
  Why Join Us:


• Opportunity to work on exciting projects for diverse clients across various industries.


• Private Health Care


• Company Pension Scheme


• Optional training and development coursed on a range of related skills


• Annual performance-based bonus


• Support and flexibility to expand your skills and test ideas outside your job spec


• A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on creativity and innovation.


• Competitive salary and perk package


• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.


• 28 Days Holiday Allowance