Job Description

Description

We're looking for a

Senior Creative

to elevate CDL's brand identity and marketing output on a global scale. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you'll define our visual language, accelerate go-to-market campaigns, and leverage AI-powered creative workflows to deliver high-impact assets faster and smarter.

You will be teaming up with the Product Designer, working closely with Product, Marketing, Commercial, and Leadership teams to craft compelling visuals, motion graphics, and digital experiences that resonate with diverse audiences worldwide.

We have a salary of

up to 55,000 per annum + benefits

, based on experience.

About CDL

CDL is one of the UK's leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company's robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.

We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.



In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!

Why Join CDL?

Play a pivotal role in shaping CDL's global brand presence. Drive innovation through AI-powered creative practices. Reduce reliance on external agencies and deliver cost-efficient, high-quality output. Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking design team embedded in technology.

What You'll Do

Shape CDL's Brand Identity:

Develop and evolve our visual language to position CDL as an innovative, trusted InsurTech leader.

Lead Creative Direction:

Translate marketing goals into engaging visual narratives across digital, motion, and print.

Accelerate Campaign Delivery:

Produce high-quality assets for launches, presentations, and international campaigns.

Leverage AI for Scale:

Use AI-powered tools for image generation, video editing, and automated workflows to triple productivity.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

Partner with Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams to deliver impactful creative solutions.

Mentor & Innovate:

We have Product Designers, you will be the first dedicated creative. You will set the creative standards, as we build the creative team guide junior designers, and build scalable design systems.

What We're looking For

Proven experience in a senior creative or design leadership role. Expertise in

motion graphics

,

digital design

, and

brand storytelling

; print knowledge is a plus. Strong strategic thinking and ability to align creative output with business goals. Proficiency with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and familiarity with AI-driven creative workflows. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Salary

The salary for the role of

Senior Creative

pays

up to 55,000p.a

. providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL's clearly defined career framework (https://progression.cdl.co.uk/).



Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.

Benefits

Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD) Truly flexible working. 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days. Top employer for 9th year running Excellent training and development platform Opportunities for career progression Health and Wellbeing programme Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups. Life and health assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme Established Recognition Award System Great Parental Benefits Diversity and Inclusion network Pension scheme Community projects and volunteer days Refer a friend bonus

Campus Benefits:

On-site free parking Open plan modern offices Quiet Spaces are also available Shuttle bus to and from the station Subsidised restaurant Games room and chill out zone Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more! Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site Cycle to work scheme Shower and dry rooms

Diversity and inclusion

We're on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.



CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.

Recruitment Agency Notice:

CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details--including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted)--will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.

Only candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. Any submissions from non-PSL agencies, or those made outside of agreed processes, will be deemed non-compliant and will not be eligible for any fees or consideration.

About CDL Software

The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.

This Policy was last updated in April 2025