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Midweight / Senior Designer
Full-time
Norwich
Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

As part of our growth, We Are Fred is seeking a talented and experienced Midweight / Senior Designer to join our creative team in Norwich. This role requires a versatile designer with a strong foundation in branding, print, UX/UI design, andthe ability to contribute to pitch work for a broad spectrum of clients. Motion design and video editing skills are a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Branding and Identity Design:
    • Develop and refine brand identities for clients across various industries.
    • Create comprehensive brand guidelines that encompass logo design, typography, color palettes, and visual style.
  2. Print Design:
    • Design marketing collateral, including brochures, posters, packaging, and promotional materials.
    • Ensure all print work aligns with brand standards and communicates the desired message effectively.
  3. UX/UI Design:
    • Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for websites and mobile applications.
    • Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and enhance user experience.
  4. Pitch Work:
    • Collaborate with the business development team to create compelling pitch presentations.
    • Contribute creative ideas and design solutions to win new business and impress potential clients.
  5. Motion Design and Video Editing:
    • Create motion graphics and animations to enhance digital content and presentations.
    • Edit video content to produce polished and professional marketing materials.
  6. Software Proficiency:
    • Utilise Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) to execute high-quality design work.
    • Leverage Figma for collaborative design projects and prototyping (training available if needed).

Culture

We have a very inclusive and vibrant culture where we appreciate that our staff our the reason for our existence. We have regular team lunches / drinks in the sunshine and have created an office environment that has a relaxed and inspiring feel. The music is always on, the biscuit tin and fruit basket is always full – and we understand the importance of a social atmosphere where you can be trusted to do your role rather than creating the pressure of meeting targets.


We don’t offer working from home as standard – we prefer to be transparent about this – but we do appreciate and understand that sometimes there is a need to be flexible around life’s commitments as and when you need them.

Experience
  • Proven experience (3+ years) as a designer in a branding or creative agency environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in branding, print design, and UX/UI design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with Figma is preferred; willingness to learn Figma if not already proficient.
  • Knowledge of motion design and video editing software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Keen eye for detail and a passion for design innovation.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A vibrant and inclusive work environment.
  • Work on international brands
  • A dynamic, social team environment
  • Quarterly company social events
  • Never work on your birthday
  • Flexible start time
  • 32 days off a year (inc. bank hols) for full time employees (pro-rata for part-time)
  • 5 Personal days a year - if you don't use them, they become holiday the year after (pro-rata for part-time)
  • Real career development