Web Design jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Digital Design Specialist.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About the role

Working Monday – Friday 8:30am-5pm. This is a fixed term contract for an initial 12-months. You will play an important part within the Content Marketing team as one of our Brand Ambassadors.

You will be responsible for

• Delivering creative design across multiple digital channels working for route marketing and global strategic objectives.
• Protecting our brand & identity and constantly looking at innovative solutions for creative development.
• Responsible for external agency relations, including creative and production.
• Supporting our content calendar with creative ideas and assets.
• Supporting global brand development.

About you

Our ideal candidate is a creative and skilled graphic designer with experience and a good understanding of digital marketing and distribution.

The role requires a self-starter and collaborator who can manage multiple projects and work with stakeholders. This will be someone who likes to make a difference and has a customer centric and entrepreneurial mindset.

Skills and experience will include 1–3-years’ working as a graphic designer (primarily digital), an understanding of UX design, and a knowledge of print. Expert skills are required in Adobe software (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) to produce digital assets for web, emails, infographics, video and social. Experience with motion graphics and the use of Premiere Pro and After Effects is highly desirable.

As a fast-moving industry, we are also looking for someone who has a keen interest in current technology and innovation in the design industry like the automation of assets and AI.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.