Junior / Midweight Designer

About us

Spring is a green mission-led start-up with currently a team of 30 brilliant people.

Our mission is to change the way we all use technology as every day thousands of forgotten tech devices waste potential, lose value and add pressure on the planet. The world currently generates 50 million tonnes of e-waste every year and that figure is set to double by 2050.

We want to allow everyone to give old tech a new life while saving the environment by reducing e-waste going into landfills and the CO2 emissions. You can now easily sell, recycle and trade in your old tech, through our self-service machines (Pods).

We have Series A private equity funding and contracts with national retailers, Morrisons & Co-Op.

We are really proud of the astonishing results we have achieved so far but this is just the beginning! With an exciting future ahead there wouldn’t be a better time to join us as we have great projects for the future and we are really determined to succeed! We want someone who shares our values, who breaths our culture, and who is willing to leave a mark on a more sustainable future.

Come and join our vibrant and passionate team who are looking to transform the world of consumer electronics: Let’s make the difference together!

Find out more about as at spring.co.uk

About the role

We're not specifically looking for a junior or mid-weight designer. We're looking for the right person who will complement our team. So please note that salary offers may vary.

The right candidate will be working across our marketing and product teams, you will have a crucial role in shaping the evolution of Spring's visual identity and user experience. You'll have the opportunity to progress your design skills in a range of areas. Whilst honing in on skills that you're passionate about.

You will be involved with design tasks and projects from conception to completion and will work as part of a creative team that will support and encourage you.

Who you are

• You’re an enthusiastic designer who’s comfortable working across print and digital.
• You’re interested in learning about and working with UX and UI (if you’re not already competent in this field).
• You’re willing to learn and develop new skills.
• You’re proactive and ambitious.
• You have the confidence to initiate design ideas and ask the right questions when required.
• You’re aware of the latest design and social and cultural trends and are willing to share ideas and inspiration with the team.
• You have experience with interpreting briefs, technical requirements and business challenges.
• You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks whilst meeting deadlines and working well under pressure.
• You clearly communicate your ideas and present them with clarity and enthusiasm.
• You take pride in your work and have an excellent eye for detail.
• You’re happy to work independently and with the broader team, contributing to a positive and creative team environment.

What you’ll do

• Develop compelling print and digital assets for general marketing and campaigns. Including flyers, packaging, billboards, digital ads online and OOH, social media posts, emails, landing pages etc...
• Collaborate with other creatives in the marketing team and freelancers when developing new concepts for social media content, campaigns and general marketing collateral.
• Support our senior product designers and head of design with UX research and UI designs.
• Work within our existing brand guidelines whilst having the opportunity to suggest impactful updates.

Experience and skills needed

• Strong design skills and a portfolio that demonstrates great understanding and experience with typography and layout.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of artworking process.
• Knowledge of how to prepare digital assets for web.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency or experience with Figma.
• Knowledge of design systems.
• Experience creating motion graphics in After Effects.
• Experience with art direction, photography and video production.