Midweight Designer
We’re a young, hungry, multi-award-winning conscious design agency growing from strength to strength, with 46% growth last year. Our work embodies our ethos: to challenge convention to change perception. Our goal is to grow a business that makes a positive difference to people's lives—our L&L family, our clients, and their customers—a business that creates change for good. Our clients include progressive startups and major disruptive brands like Who Gives a Crap.
We are proud to have been named one of the Top Creative Companies in the If You Could Awards 2024 (read more).
We are looking for a highly creative and motivated Midweight Designer to join our studio. You’ll work independently on projects, as well as collaborate with the team to produce high-quality design work. This role is perfect for someone with solid agency experience, eager to step up, take ownership, and contribute original thinking to our creative process.
Responsibilities:
Create and execute strong visual concepts across branding, packaging, print, and digital media.
Lead smaller design projects independently while supporting senior designers on larger-scale work.
Collaborate with strategy and account teams to understand client needs and contribute creative ideas.
Ensure all work aligns with client brand guidelines and meets our high creative standards.
Present ideas and rationale confidently to internal teams and clients.
Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing fresh inspiration into your work.
Guide and mentor junior designers, offering feedback and support.
Assist in preparing presentations, mock-ups, and pitch materials.
Explore AI tools to enhance design work and efficiency.
Requirements:
3-5 years of experience in a branding/design agency.
A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, technical skill, and conceptual thinking.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
Strong understanding of branding and identity design, including logo design, typography, and brand guidelines.
Experience with packaging design is a plus.
Excellent communication and presentation skills—able to articulate design decisions clearly.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
An interest in exploring AI tools to enhance creativity.
Any motion design experience would be a huge bonus, though not essential.
Open to attending team meetups every two months.
Your Vibe:
You believe in the power of creativity to make the world a better place.
You’re proactive, enthusiastic, and always looking to improve.
You stay curious about design trends and new creative approaches.
You enjoy working collaboratively but can also own projects independently.
You want to be part of a team that values innovation and purpose-driven design.
If you're a passionate creative who wants to use their powers for good and you're excited about the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with a talented team, then we could be the perfect fit .
4 Day Week - We have a 4 day working week Mon - Thurs to help with our work life balance and encourage personal growth.
L&L Vibe Time ™- a bimonthly team jolly where we get together to; chill / learn / help others / get inspired / eat & drink.
Potential for travel national and international
Self Development Fund - Access to a pot of money to go towards personal development.
Remote working. If you want some human connection we do have studios in Sheffield and Cardiff.
Competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per year (based on experience) for a four-day workweek.
Equal opportunities
At Lyon & Lyon, we're all about diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We're proud to welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age, everyone is welcome here.
We're not just committed to protecting physical health, but mental health too. Your well-being is our priority, and we proactively ensure a safe and supportive environment for all.
Do you want to join our team? Then we'd love to hear about you!