Job Description

About the role...:

Are you a natural born creative with a knack for eye-catching design? Can you bring a concept to life from punchlines right down to pixels? Maybe you're bored in a repetitive and restricted graphic design role? Uninspired and looking for a bold, vibrant and edgy brand that makes the most of your skills?

Want to be part of a bigger picture? Working across website, digital channels, our office spaces and sometimes print, collaborating with fellow Designers, content experts, Marketing proposition managers and communications teams?

Our

Marketing

team in

Derby

are growing, and we're currently seeking a

Design Lead

to join them on their journey.

You'll be getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;



Working closely with our Head of Creative and designers to deliver brand concepts and material Collaborating with the marketing team to create stand out designs for digital media, website and print Developing and designing marketing materials such as digital communications, infographics, social media graphics, website graphics, and PPT presentations Developing creative concepts to evolve the CP brand Developing and delivering internal marketing toolkits and self -serve Design resources for the business Driving internal and external engagement with CP's unique visual brand through education and communications

About you...:

At Cooper Parry, we're

in it together

. All we ask of our people is that they

play all in

. You'll continuously strive to

keep learning

- whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll

be brave

, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all,

be nice

. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.





In addition to those core values, as a

Design Lead

you should;



Have a design related qualification and at least 2 years' experience in design roles Can confidently use the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Can prepare and optimise files for print and digital distribution, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards. Have a strong understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout principles. Experience with motion graphics or video editing software would be a bonus Can manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs within established deadlines

About us...:

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

Best Companies'

No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company

to Work For in the UK Became

B Corp

Certified

in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow Achieved 5 awards at the

Inspiring Workplace Awards

in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience


What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

A

flexible approach

to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients A generous

holiday

entitlement An

enhanced parental leave

policy An

enhanced pension

scheme

No dress code

- just "wear something!" A

multi-award-winning wellbeing offering

to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health

Volunteering

opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities Cooper Parry social/sports clubs


Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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