Junior Designer (6 Month FTC)

Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. 

Got your attention? Read on…

We put people first. It’s all about you..

As a Junior Designer, you’ll have the chance to get stuck in and make your mark from day one. You’ll be working alongside—and learning from—a talented team of designers, copywriters and animators, helping to deliver best in class work to our internal and external audiences. Here's the key skills & experience we're looking for you to showcase:

• A well-rounded portfolio showing examples of print and digital work (Please share a copy./ link in your application)
• Experience working either in-house or for a creative agency;
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma. Knowledge of Google Workspace (Slides, Docs) is desirable;
• Solid layout and typography skills
• Illustration, iconography, and motion graphics skills are a bonus
• Knowledge of art direction, ideation and concepting advantageous

You'll also bring..

• Curiosity with a passion for design and an eagerness to learn and grow;
• Organisation, punctuality and great time management
• Conceptual thinking with the ability to work at scamp level through to execution
• Good communication skills and an interest in developing your presentation skills to confidently articulate ideas
• An eye for detail
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

This is a 6 month contract to cover parental leave. It is a hybrid role working from our central London hubs 2 days per week. This is an immediate start vacancy.

We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…

You'll work within the central Creative team at UW, reporting into the Design Leads. The role is highly collaborative and you'll have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, a diverse and talented design team. 

We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact.

As a Junior Designer, you you'll get stuck into..

• Creating visually engaging designs from concept through to delivery;
• Supporting senior creatives with the design of print and digital marketing assets, from social media banners and Google Display ads to booklets and merch;
• Adhering to brand guidelines to ensure brand consistency across all outputs;
• Leveraging existing templates for some day-to-day tasks;
• Maintaining a high standard of design in all work; 
• Participating in and contributing to creative workshops and team meetings;
• Showing a willingness to learn and grow from constructive feedback.

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits: 

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences

Apply here!

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.