Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a Junior/Mid-weight Designer to support delivery of website design, digital marketing, and creative projects for a mix of client and internal work. You'll play a key role in helping design websites, social and PPC ad campaigns, email templates, and more - while growing your skills across UX, content population, and project collaboration.

You'll work closely with our design lead and wider team, learning how to break down complex client briefs into effective visual outcomes, always with attention to detail and consistency. There's scope for full ownership of own website projects too.

About you

You have 1-2+ years' experience in a junior digital or graphic design role, ideally within an agency environment You have a keen interest in web and digital design, with solid understanding of layout, typography, and UX fundamentals You're organised, proactive, and comfortable managing your own tasks You're a confident communicator who's open to feedback and can work collaboratively You must show a strong portfolio that demonstrates well-crafted website layouts, digital campaign assets, and clear design thinking across web, social, and marketing projects
Key responsibilities

Design responsive website layouts, marketing landing pages, and digital campaign assets in Figma Build smaller websites using platforms like Squarespace Create PPC ad layouts, social media content, email designs, and internal creative assets Assist with creative research, moodboards, and workshop preparation Work with the wider team to interpret briefs, contribute ideas, and deliver well-crafted design work Where needed, work directly with clients to understand goals and present creative solutions Support with content structuring as part of design deliverables Help populate content into CMS platforms and help maintain/update existing websites when necessary Carry out QA checks on website builds to ensure accuracy and consistency when necessary
Skills & experience

A portfolio showing strong attention to layout, typography, colour, and UX principles across digital projects Proficiency in Figma (Adobe Creative Suite knowledge also useful) Comfortable managing your own tasks and workload with good time management skills Confident, clear communicator, both written and verbal A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new tools, platforms, and techniques 1-2+ years of experience in a junior design role, preferably within an agency environment
What would set you apart from other candidates?

Degree or similar qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related discipline Familiarity with modern AI creative tools as part of your workflow Writing clear, engaging copy to support visual design work Experience of using WordPress CMS Basic understanding of SEO and digital marketing best practices Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, or other front-end fundamentals An interest in UX audits, conversion optimisation, or broader digital strategy Awareness of project commercials -- timescales, budgets, and scope considerations
What benefits can Upperdog offer you?

30 days of annual leave from your first day,

plus

Bank Holidays Hybrid and flexible working Private healthcare - Including mental health support, therapies and diagnostic Development and events contribution - 500 per year towards any additional learning such as online courses, subscriptions or reading materials to help you expand your knowledge Gym membership / subsidised parking Referral fee - bonus referral for any new starter or client Monthly team lunches Quarterly team building - from the New Forest water park to crazy golf! Dog friendly office Quarterly appraisals - which clear objectives, training and development plans and discussions on career progressions Pension scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bournemouth BH2 5BD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person