Job Description

Join Leightons as a Creative Designer!

Location:

Head Office in Farnham, Surrey

Job Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

Up to 45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

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Why Join Us?

Opportunities for professional growth and training A dynamic and creative work environment Company benefits including health cash plan and staff discounts
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About Us

Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care and The Hearing Care Partnership are leading providers of optical and hearing care services across the UK. With a strong heritage dating back to 1928, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation and expertise. We are now looking for a Creative Designer to join our growing marketing team and help shape our brand identity across multiple platforms.

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The Role

As a Creative Designer, you will play a key role in developing visually compelling designs for marketing campaigns across print, POS, digital, animation, and advertising. You will work closely with the wider marketing team to ensure all designs align with our brand vision and business objectives, helping to enhance engagement and customer experience.

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Key Responsibilities

Developing Concepts: Create and refine brand concepts and campaign ideas that align with business goals. Design Execution: Produce high-quality designs for print, POS, digital media, and animation. Brand Guidelines: Develop and maintain brand and visual guidelines to ensure consistency. Motion & Video Content: Work on photography, videography, motion graphics, and animation to enhance digital engagement. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to execute integrated campaigns. Market & Competitor Research: Identify trends and opportunities to ensure our designs remain competitive and innovative. Project Management: Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard. Presentation & Communication: Present creative ideas and campaign concepts to senior stakeholders.
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What We're Looking For

Experience in graphic design or a similar creative role, with a strong portfolio. Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.). Strong knowledge of typography, branding, and colour theory. Experience in motion design, animation, and video editing is highly desirable. A degree in design, illustration, marketing communication, or a related field would be desirable.
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Equality & Diversity

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion are valued, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).

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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a passionate and innovative designer looking to make a real impact within a supportive and growing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to shape the future of optical and hearing care marketing!

Applicants who have been unsuccessful in the past 12 months should not reapply for the same role.