Web Design jobs in Cramlington

Junior Graphic Designer

Due to growth within our agency, we are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our team. In this role, you'll support the creation of branding and website design projects, working closely with our design, development, and project management teams to deliver high-quality work while developing your skills and experience.

Who We Are

Based in Blyth (just outside of Newcastle!), Canny Creative builds brands and websites for clients all over the world, from Canada to Japan and the UK. As we continue to grow rapidly, we're looking for an enthusiastic designer who is eager to learn, develop, and grow alongside our team.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of brand identities and website designs.
• Support senior designers in developing creative concepts and project deliverables.
• Conduct basic market, competitor, and client research.
• Help prepare design presentations, mock-ups, and documentation.
• Collaborate with developers to help ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Ensure brand identity guidelines are followed across projects.
• Create graphics and marketing materials for both client and internal projects.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Participate in team reviews and take onboard feedback to improve your work.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions during project discussions.

Required Skills

• Good proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Good understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and colour theory.
• A willingness to learn branding, website design, UX, and UI best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to receive constructive feedback.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Google Gemini.

Ideal (But Not Essential) Skills

• A design-related degree, qualification, or relevant portfolio.
• Experience with WordPress.
• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Knowledge of motion design or After Effects.
• Experience creating content for social media or digital marketing.
• Ability to sketch and develop creative concepts.
• Understanding of accessibility and user experience principles.

What You'll Love About Us

• Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 (experience dependent)
• 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday!)
• 25 days holiday, including Bank Holidays and Christmas
• Hybrid working options
• Regular travel opportunities
• Casual dress & a relaxed office culture
• Team socials and events
• Free on-site parking
• Office within walking distance of the harbour, park, and beach

Next Steps

If you think you're the right fit for this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your CV and a portfolio showcasing your best design work. Don't worry if you don't have commercial experience yet – we're more interested in seeing your creativity, potential, and willingness to learn.

Let's create something great together!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blyth NE24 3AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please provide a link to your portfolio of work

Work Location: In person