Middleweight Digital Brand Designer (Maternity Cover)

We're looking for a Midweight Digital Brand Designer to join our award-winning team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

About Lyon & Lyon

We’re a young, hungry, multi-award-winning conscious design agency growing from strength to strength. Working across brand, digital, packaging, and motion. We partner with progressive startups and established brands who want to challenge conventions and create work that actually moves people.

This year has been a standout one creatively, with two Pentawards wins for Sitch haircare and an Awwwards Site of the Day for our work with Bright Biotech. Our work spans FMCG, beauty, food and drink, as well as climate tech and biotech. Working eco giants like Who gives A Crap to founder lead brands, all of which have some benefit on the planet or the people in it 🌍

We run a 4 day week and are proud to have been named one of the Top Creative Companies in the If You Could Awards 2024 (read more)

The Role

Fixed-term Maternity Cover (10-11 months) · UK Remote-

This is a fixed-term contract for maternity cover, with an anticipated start date of mid March 2026. The contract is expected to last approximately 10-111 months and will end when the employee being covered returns to work or the maternity cover is no longer required. There may be a possibility to continue in a full-time role.

We are looking for a highly creative and motivated Midweight Digital Brand Designer to join our studio. This role focuses on creating brands first, with a primary emphasis on digital touch points. You'll be instrumental in developing brand identities that thrive in the digital space, working independently on projects that move from concept to execution across web, social, and motion. This role is perfect for someone with solid agency experience, eager to step up, take ownership, and contribute original thinking to our creative process.

Be ready to create work like this https://www.lyonandlyon.co.uk/project/micro-harvest/ https://www.lyonandlyon.co.uk/project/revyve/ https://amperealliance.ca/

Responsibilities

• Create and execute strong visual concepts for brands with a primary focus on digital application.
• Design and implement key digital brand touchpoints including website design, UI/UX elements, social media content, and presentation deck templates.
• Produce light 2D motion graphics and simple animations for social or web (using tools like After Effects).
• Lead smaller design projects independently while supporting senior designers on larger-scale work.
• Collaborate with strategy and account teams to understand client needs and contribute creative ideas.
• Ensure all work aligns with client brand guidelines and meets our high creative standards.
• Present ideas and rationale confidently to internal teams and clients.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing fresh inspiration into your work.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, offering feedback and support.
• Assist in preparing presentations, mock-ups, and pitch materials.
• Explore AI tools to enhance design work and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in a branding/design agency.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, technical skill, and conceptual thinking for digital-first brands.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma is a must.
• Strong understanding of branding and identity design, including logo design, typography, and digital brand guidelines.
• Proven experience in website design and understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Required experience with light 2D motion design/animation (e.g., After Effects).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills—able to articulate design decisions clearly.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• An interest in exploring AI tools to enhance creativity.
• Applications without a clear, relevant portfolio link will not be reviewed.
• UK-based applicants only (must have the right to work in the UK).
• Open to attending team meetups every two months.

Your Vibe:

• You believe in the power of creativity to make the world a better place.
• You’re proactive, enthusiastic, and always looking to improve.
• You stay curious about design trends and new creative approaches.
• You enjoy working collaboratively but can also own projects independently.
• You want to be part of a team that values innovation and purpose-driven design.

Perks:

• Four-day week – We work Monday to Thursday to encourage a better work-life balance and personal growth.
• L&L Vibe Time™ – Monthly team event to chill, learn, help others, get inspired, eat, and drink.
• Potential for travel – National and international opportunities.
• Self-Development Fund – Financial support for personal growth and learning.
• Remote working – Work from anywhere in the UK, with the option to collaborate in our Sheffield or Cardiff studios.
• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per year (based on experience) for a four-day workweek.

Equal Opportunities:

At Lyon & Lyon, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability, or age.

Your well-being matters to us, and we actively foster a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both physical and mental health.