Digital Designer

This is a hybrid based role – we’re based at our studio in Primrose Hill on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday and we work from home on Monday & Friday each week.

What we're looking for:

An experienced digital designer with a great understanding of UI/UX, who effortlessly blends creative and strategic thinking to create visually engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.

You will play a key role in elevating our web output, working closely with our team of designers and developers.

We want you to bring your expertise and knowledge to our team to help lead and streamline digital processes. Applicants must have an eye for great design, a technical mindset and a valued interest in the world of digital. You should have your finger on the pulse for current and emerging technologies as well as design patterns and trends in the world of web.

Skills / Experience

• Have experience in designing for e-commerce and .com

• Have a technical mindset with core understanding of the holistic web experience

• Be highly organised with great attention to detail

• Great understanding of UX/UI design and able provide strong insights led by research to enhance the overall user experience

• Ability to create sitemaps, clear and intuitive information architecture, wireframes and prototypes

• Knowledge and ability to build out component libraries and develop design systems in order to deliver high quality web designs ready for hand-off to our developers

• Proficient in Figma and other web-based design tools

• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite apps such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Not required but a bonus:

• Front end development knowledge (HTML, CSS, basic JS)

About Otherway:

Launched in 2013, Otherway is a strategically-led design, digital and advertising agency. We create, refresh and invest in brands. Our knowledge of how to connect with a new generation of consumers is where our strengths lie. We focus on the ideation of new brands and the redefinition of existing brands to create the most compelling customer experiences. Based in Primrose Hill, our 50-person multi-disciplined team is made up of strategists, designers, creatives, copywriters, account managers, performances marketers and web developers - all full of smart ideas and a shared purpose to help our clients and ventures succeed.

Our Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday with an extra day per year to a total of 28 – It's important to take a break and recharge, that's why we offer a generous holiday allowance + all the usual bank holidays

• Plus, office shut down between Christmas & NY – extra time off to spend with friends & family during the festive period which is separate to your holiday allowance.

• Free Breakfast & snacks – it’s important you are well fuelled for the day, so we've got your breakfast and snacks covered + free lunch on a Wednesday

• A hybrid structure – we’re in our studio on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday and we work from home on Monday & Friday.

• Health and wellbeing focus – We offer mental health support through MYNDUP, cycle to work scheme, plus free eye tests & flu jabs annually. We'll be sure to always prioritise your physical and mental health.

• Travel card loan scheme – we get it, travel can get expensive. Let us help with the commute costs.

• Dog-friendly office!