Todaydigital

Work Perks - Private healthcare, wellness program, rewards and discounts + more Location : Manchester, UK (On-site) Contract Type : Full time Start Date : Immediate Today Digital: Who Are We? Today Digital is a growing B2B technology publisher producing news, video, and digital media for business technology professionals around the world. Our brands help connect technology vendors, service providers, and enterprise buyers with the ideas and insights that drive progress. We're looking for a Senior Designer to join our in-house creative team in Manchester. This is a hands-on, on-site role for a multi-skilled designer who can bring ideas to life across graphics, video, motion, web, and brand design. You'll take a leading role in shaping our visual identity and ensuring our design work stays fresh, consistent, and effective. The Role The Senior Designer will oversee the visual direction of Today Digital's brands, creating high-quality assets for editorial, marketing, and commercial use. From branding and motion graphics to UX and campaign design, this is a varied and creative role that will suit someone who enjoys owning projects from concept to delivery. Key Responsibilities Brand & Identity Maintain consistency and strengthen brand identity across all Today Digital channels. Lead a full brand refresh covering every visual touchpoint, inside and outside the business. Develop a long-term brand and design strategy that supports business growth. Work with the wider team on website design improvements and ongoing UX updates. UX & Web Design I mprove user experience and site design across all platforms. Carry out regular design QA and UX testing to ensure quality and consistency. Collaborate with developers and content teams to improve usability and presentation. Video & Motion Design Create animations, branded stings, and video graphics to support storytelling and campaigns. Deliver weekly video edits, short-form social videos, and updated design templates. Enhance video branding across editorial, marketing, and partner content. Social Media & Community Assets Produce on-brand graphics and animations for social channels and community engagement. Keep visual standards consistent across posts, campaigns, and community content. Support marketing teams with creative ideas that boost reach and interaction. Editorial & Commercial Content Work with editorial and commercial teams to design graphics, infographics, and ad assets that bring stories and campaigns to life. Produce materials for events, digita l promotions, and brand partnerships. Design Governance & Process Develop simple design systems, templates, and approval workflows that ensure brand consistency and efficiency. Conduct regular brand and design reviews to maintain high standards across all outputs. Lead by example, setting design standards across the business. Work closely with teams across marketing, video, and editorial to deliver joined-up creative work. Contribute ideas for new projects, brand initiatives, and digital experiences. Skills & Experience Strong portfolio showing experience across graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics. Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects). Solid understanding of branding, UX design, typography, and visual layout. Confident managing multiple projects and working to deadlines. Good communicator and collaborative team player. Experience in B2B publishing, media, or technology. Knowledge of animation for social platforms, responsive design, and WordPress or similar CMS. Basic understanding of HTML/CSS to support web projects. What We Offer Compe titive salary (based on experience). The chance to lead design across a growing digital publishing group. Supportive and collaborative team culture in our Manchester office. Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm). Creative freedom to shape and refresh our visual direction.