Midweight Designer

What’s the deal

Title: Midweight Designer

Location: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, inc. 3 days per week at our studio on London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NG

Who we are

Launch Studio is a creative agency based in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire.

We work with our clients to understand their priorities, applying our design, branding and strategic expertise to move their business forward, through long-term relationships that sit naturally alongside their internal teams.

Our work spans everything from branding and websites to sales decks, social content and day-to-day design support. We work with a range of clients, from innovative small businesses and startups to large, prestigious global brands.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be joining a team packed with talent, in a role that gives you a chance to lead on projects, deliver hands-on, and support our design team.

• Salary band £32-36k based on experience

• Hybrid working (studio based Tuesday-Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays)

• Personal development opportunities

• Takeout Tuesdays (lunch on us, once a month)

• 22 days holiday + Christmas eve (+ England bank holidays)

• Opportunity to earn bonuses based on performance and new business referrals

What you’ll be doing

These goals and responsibilities encompass both the creative aspects of graphic design as well as the organisational and collaborative aspects necessary for success in a midweight position. 

• Design development and execution - Collaborate closely with team members and clients to understand objectives and explore creative ideas. Lead on the design development and execution of project work, apply strong craft and judgment to create high-quality, on-brief design. Stay up to date with tools, trends, and techniques that support creativity.

• Project ownership and coordination - Own and manage your own projects. Prioritise effectively, hit deadlines, and contribute to the steady day-to-day rhythm of our studio.

• Team support and development - Support junior designers through feedback, direction, and shared problem-solving. Help lift the team by contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

We work across a wide mix of design disciplines, from brand identity and web design, to content and campaign creative. As a midweight designer, you’ll be expected to bring relevant experience and judgement to the role, including:

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge and expertise based on 2+ years of experience

• An existing portfolio of published/live work that spans different channels: from print to digital, branding to websites, and everything in between.

• Confidence with Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch and Figma.

• Technical proficiency with both design, software and hardware

• Design qualifications (diploma, degree, etc) 

• Knowledge of website building platforms (Wordpress, Squarespace, Shopify)

• HTML & CSS not required, but preferred

• Attention to detail, especially around spelling, grammar, and layout

• Good communication across written, verbal, and visual