Creative Designer

Job Title: Creative Designer

Location (Hybrid - 1 day remote): Clarendon House, Farnham, Surrey

Hours: Full time, permanent. Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

About the Role

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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why Join Leightons Opticians \& Hearing Care?

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.

Equality \& Inclusion

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.