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Senior Brand Designer

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Motorway

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need hands-on brand design experience, a strong portfolio, excellent communication skills, proficiency in Figma and Adobe CS, and the ability to work quickly in a collaborative environment.
  • You will develop creative concepts, direct agencies, evolve brand guidelines, collaborate with teams, provide art direction, ensure consistency, and stay updated on design trends.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience as a Brand Designer in a commercial environment.
  • A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, the highest visual design standards and experience working across a variety of brand comms projects.
  • You have experience running design projects independently, from ideation and research through to presenting mock-ups and producing final assets in print and digital formats.
  • Strong communication skills ensure you can confidently & effectively convey creative visions to stakeholders and align team efforts with company objectives in cross-functional settings. As well as an openness to seek & give constructive feedback.
  • Team player that’ll fit into our design-driven and collaborative teams.
  • Ability to provide art direction for smaller scale projects, being a brand steward especially when collaborating with freelancers or external agencies.
  • Completely at home working in Figma and Adobe CS.
  • You are able to work reactively and at speed in a fast-paced environment. Additional skills in motion, 3D, illustration etc are a big plus.

Responsibilities

  • Developing creative concepts for a variety of communications, including high-visibility print, digital campaigns, digital social content, growth, and performance marketing
  • Develop creative concepts that take into account industry trends and best practices to drive design choices driven by an understanding of our customers
  • Brief and direct external agencies and freelance talent where necessary, providing clear, constructive feedback and direction, ensuring a consistent look and feel of the Motorway brand
  • Support our wider Design team to evolve our brand guidelines taking us to the next level
  • Consult and collaborate with the Product Designers to bring the new brand guidelines through to Product
  • Provide Art Direction for stills shoots for owned channels to build out our image library
  • Work closely with the Creative Lead and wider brand Creative Team to ensure visual excellence across all platforms and channels
  • Champion bold and powerful creative work and continually push boundaries
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing to help translate briefs into a compelling creative solution and ensure brand consistency at all times
  • A willingness to take creative risks but also to follow and interpret creative direction
  • Striking a balance between performance-led creativity and maintaining brand consistency
  • Understanding the critical metrics impacted by design decisions and iterating creatively
  • Contributing creative ideas in brainstorming sessions to enhance overall design quality
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design and branding to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of our visual assets

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Brand Designer.

What type of company is Motorway?

Motorway is the UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace that connects private car sellers with thousands of verified dealers.

What will be the primary responsibility of the Senior Brand Designer?

The primary responsibility will be to develop effective, exciting, and relevant work across the marketplace that resonates with target audiences and drives growth.

Who will the Senior Brand Designer report to?

The Senior Brand Designer will report to the Interim Creative Lead.

What kind of projects will the Senior Designer work on?

The Senior Designer will work on integrated 360 campaigns, branding, growth initiatives, digital design, CRM, and more.

Is experience in a commercial environment required for this role?

Yes, hands-on experience as a Brand Designer in a commercial environment is a requirement.

What software tools should the candidate be proficient in?

The candidate should be completely at home working in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (CS).

What type of work environment can the candidate expect?

The candidate can expect a hybrid working environment, approximately 2 days in the office per week.

Are there any benefits offered with this role?

Yes, benefits include a competitive salary, annual learning budget, health insurance, discounted gym membership, hybrid working, and more.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, an annual learning budget is provided that allows employees to choose how they want to learn and progress.

What kind of team will the Senior Designer be working with?

The Senior Designer will be part of a team of designers and copywriters and will collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What is Motorway's commitment to equality and inclusion?

Motorway is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their potential, reflecting a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

How will the interview process be conducted due to COVID-19?

All interviews will be conducted by phone or virtual connection to protect candidates and employees.

Motorway

The UK’s fastest-growing used car marketplace.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Motorway started in 2017 with a vision to build a better car market for everyone, harnessing the power of technology to deliver an amazing experience. We're on a journey to make selling used cars better for everyone. With our network of more than 4,000 professional car dealers directly bidding on these vehicles, we enable customers to sell their car for up to £1,000 more in as little as 24 hours - while supporting our car dealer partners to acquire the best used car stock, 100% online. This is the way to sell your car. This is the Motorway. In our first 4 years we’ve helped over 2.5 million customers value and sell their car, and have grown at over 300% year on year. And the journey’s only just begun.

Culture & Values

  • Create new roads

    Changing things for the better through innovation.

  • Take the wheel

    Being accountable and facing hard challenges head-on.

  • Be humble

    Leaving egos at the door — we succeed as one.

  • Pedal to the metal

    We move fast and act decisively.

  • 5-star comes as standard

    Experiences that delight, excellence as standard.

Benefits

  • Stock options

    Many of our roles include significant stock options, so you can share in Motorway’s growth and future success.

  • Car leasing scheme

    Lease a brand new electric car through your gross salary saving up to 40% on the retail cost.

  • Work from home

    Many of our roles are hybrid, with the option to apply to work fully from home for one month each year.

  • Enhanced parental leave

    Juggling parenting and work is challenging. We want to support you as best we can at this important time for you and your family.

  • Mental health

    We have a number of employees trained in mental health first aid for when you need support. We also offer discounted Calm or Headspace subscriptions.