Digital Designer - Contract - Global Retailer

Creative Digital Designer

Location: 2 days per week in the Watford Office
Day rate: 350 Outside IR35

Duration: 2 months (rolling)

We're seeking a talented Creative Digital Designer to join our dynamic creative team. You'll play a key role in producing engaging digital content for a leading retail brand, working on high-profile campaigns and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on-brand digital communications, including 8-10 marketing emails per week (some with motion graphics)
• Support email project work, proofing, and ongoing template development
• Adapt and create campaign assets for major events (e.g., Red Nose Day, Christmas)
• Stay up to date with e-commerce, eCRM marketing, and motion graphic trends
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Manager and Film Editor to ensure creative alignment and upskill in motion graphics
• Use analytics and campaign performance insights to drive continuous improvement
• Foster a positive, innovative, and collaborative team culture

Requirements

• Graduate-level qualification in Digital Design or similar
• 3+ years' industry experience
• Proficiency in Figma/Adobe XD, Photoshop, After Effects
• Ability to create engaging animations for email (GIFs, lightweight video)
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms and HTML
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles for email
• Basic retouching skills and understanding of analytics
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a customer-centric mindset
• Experience with task management tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, Trello, Google Docs, etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience with interactive email elements (AMP for Email, CSS animations)
• Knowledge of email analytics and A/B testing